Equities Intern Review

Within the investment stream, I worked with the equities team. I researched companies within my region and undertook financial analysis - looking at their competitive advantages over competitors and analysing their financial statements. I joined in during management calls to encourage ESG best practices. I join in during meetings and often take the minutes or I do write ups from management meetings or investor education calls.

Yes - from the first day on the internship I was put into an important IPO call and took notes that were distributed to the entire team. Since then my responsibilities have increased where I research 2/3 companies in detail and so they're under my coverage.

Note taking efficiently - the calls go very quickly and so highlighting the important information is key.
Presenting - having to present to my team and senior members about companies I've researched.

There has been great support from my buddy, line manager, HR, other interns, and even members on my regional equities desk.

Welcoming - they encourage asking questions. Even senior investment directors ask questions that they state aren't "advanced" just so they can fully understand a company from the bottom up. Everyone is happy to help and they're invested in your progression over the 10 weeks.

I've thoroughly enjoyed my internship. I have learnt a lot from it - commercial awareness wise but also from a personal perspective. They have staff at the company who have been here for 10-20+ years and are really friendly and welcoming.

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