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Investment Analyst Intern Review

at Aon

Internship (1 Month+)

Finance

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: August 2023

Overall Rating

4.9 /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 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
4.5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Work with the investment client teams to monitor pension scheme investments and provide reports to clients. Communicate with both external investment managers and clients.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was very impressed with the amount of responsibility and work I was given and I believe this meant I got so much out of my internship. I was always working within a team there was always plenty of support and work was checked so although I was given responsibility I wasn't under too much pressure
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
I use excel on a day to day basis in order to monitor and report, hence I have become competent in the utilizing excel. I have developed general excel skills but also company and role specific skills. The role involves presenting to both clients and the wider team so I feel I have really developed presentation skills. More generally, I have learnt the importance of prioritising and developed time management skills.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
I was paired up with two buddy's before I started who were there to offer support and guidance during the internship. They set up weekly meetings to check up on progress. Working in a relatively small office, I felt that there was a very supportive environment, everyone I worked with were always willing to help and everyone was approachable.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
4/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
A very friendly and welcoming company. It was clear from the beginning that colleagues enjoy what they do and care about the company. I noticed no sense of seniority in that even the most senior colleagues were approachable and willing to have a chat and help out. Through the intern project and client work I had the chance to work with colleagues in offices around the UK, feeling like one big team
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly enjoyed my internship. It provided me with a valuable insight into what a full time role would involved and I gained industry knowledge. There was a great social aspect that made me enjoy coming into the office and the work that I did.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Aon
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Aon to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Aon
Become familiar with Aon values as these are highly important to the company and a focal point in all business areas
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