Investment Banking Summer Analyst Review

Item: Investment Banking Summer Analyst at HSBC
Rating: 5
Author: Anonymous

at HSBC

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

Review Submitted: August 2024

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 - Overview of Role

5/5 - Skills Development

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.

Preparing ECM related marketing materials and pitches to help clients raise funds either through an IPO or through a follow-on offering

Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?

Yes responsibility was gradually build up over time when I showcased as an intern that my work was trustworthy and of high quality

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?

Improved attention to detail, drive, perseverance, analytical thinking, communication skills, excel and powerpoint skills.

How would you rate the training provided during your experience?

5/5

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 received a lot of support through from my assigned buddy and line manager. My mentor also helped me navigate the different business units within the global bank.

How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?

5/5

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?

Very flat organisation. Possibility to approach anyone with any question. Everyone is very friendly and remains humble, regardless of the position held in the firm.

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?

Was one of the best 10 weeks of my life. Learned so much every single day. Flew by like it was only 4 weeks rather than 10. Incredible experience overall.

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 HSBC

5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?

Yes

What advice would you give to others applying to HSBC

Try to be your authentic self and don't only focus on preparing the technical skills questions. Make sure you showcase could soft skills and values in line with the overall business. It matters as much if not even more than the technical expertise of the candidate.

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