Spring Intern Review
at Rothschild & Co
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: June 2021
Overall Rating
5 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Recommendations and Advice
Overview of Experience
Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Rothschild ran a number of sessions each day, which included a combination of information sessions, networking opportunities, workshops and time allocated for a group project. The main information sessions were regarding Global Advisory, Debt Advisory, Equity Advisory and a more general introduction to investment banking, but there were also informative sessions specifically regarding the company values. There were many opportunities to ask questions during and at the end of the sessions.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I have come away from the experience definitely feeling like I know the company's values, opportunities and employees very well. We were given information about a variety of departments and teams at Rothschild and there was a lot of opportunity to engage with employees at all different levels within the company. I think the high level of engagement and possibility for questions definitely assisted in my understanding of the business.
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
The programme has been incredibly beneficial for my confidence in networking. We were given opportunities to virtually meet with analysts, a female banker panel and our 'buddies' to ask them any questions we may have and exchange contact details. The group project we were tasked with has also hugely developed my team working skills, as well as improved my ability to comprehend large quantities of data in short periods of time.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate the knowledge learned around personal or professional skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how the knowledge learned has helped you with regards to your career development
5/5
Company Culture
How would you rate business leader involvement during the insight
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
I found everyone at the company very approachable, friendly and willing to answer any questions. All of the employees were also very happy to give out their contacts details in case we had more questions in the future. I was very pleasantly surprised at the culture of the company because I had preconceptions that it might be slightly competitive and intimidating, and this was mostly definitely not the case.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I thoroughly enjoyed the insight programme. I think it was a really good length and considering it was delivered virtually, I found it incredibly engaging. I think there was a really good balance of networking opportunities and informative sessions.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was not paid and had no expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Rothschild & Co
5/5
Would you recommend Rothschild & Co to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rothschild & Co
Definitely for the interview/ assessment centre stage, just be yourself and try to be as friendly and positive as possible. You're not expected to know much about investment banking at all so its the perfect opportunity to ask questions and learn all about it. I think the most important thing when applying is trying to convey your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
