RISE programme Review
at Deutsche Bank
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Banking
Colchester
Review Submitted: March 2024
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.8/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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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.
We had sessions with different sectors within the bank to find out about what they do. We had some activities for us to see if this is something we would enjoy doing. There were also activities to help discover ourselves and what value we bring to deutsche bank. There was a lot of networking sessions over breakfast or coffee where we met with people in the organisation as well as getting to know each other on the programme.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was exciting as some of the roles I didn’t even know were available to us as graduates. The business has great values that align with mine so I can see myself working there in the long run. I can also say that I know exactly what I need to do to start a career at deutsche bank.
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?
I definitely developed my interpersonal skills due to the constant networking. I learnt a lot about communication and body language in order to have the most effective conversations. I developed my team working skills when we did the projects in groups as well. I acquired work ethic skills on how to behave and present myself in a professional environment. Even more so, I grew my creativity through the projects we did.
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was a relaxed and comfortable environment. Everyone genuinely seemed happy to be there. It’s a very inclusive atmosphere with many resources allocated to promote diversity. It’s a great learning environment as it allows people to join without having studied finance or economics. They are very friendly and easy to talk to as well. I reached out a lot of times with questions and they were happy to answer and keep contact even after the programme.
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 absolutely loved it. I had very little expectations for what it would be because I had never been to one nor did I know that spring insight programmes were a thing, but as soon as I joined it I can definitely say it was beyond my expectations. I would even go as far as saying it’s life changing because I was exposed to opportunities that I didn’t know was possible for me. I didn’t think I would work in the UK after my course, let alone deutsche bank.
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 paid and reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Deutsche Bank
4/5
Would you recommend Deutsche Bank to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Deutsche Bank
I would say definitely do your research. They provide a lot of support for placement years and career development but you have to be proactive. You have to look for opportunities every chance you get. It is located in a small town so if you’re looking to live in a big city then it’s not the best place to go. It’s extremely diverse so you’ll most definitely find your representatives there. Participate in everything.
