Pioneer Programme Review
at Rothschild & Co
School Leaver Programme
Finance
London
Review Submitted: August 2021
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.4/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
- Gained an understanding of the Bank's structure, specifically the Global Advisory, Wealth Management and Merchant Banking.
- Shadowed analysts within Global Advisory.
- Did a Dragon's Den project to provide a product/service to Rothschild and Co and presented it to a group of Directors and Analysts.
- Shadowed analysts within Global Advisory.
- Did a Dragon's Den project to provide a product/service to Rothschild and Co and presented it to a group of Directors and Analysts.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I thoroughly enjoyed the programme. The organisers were supportive and the connection I made were very useful and interesting. It was definitely insightful.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I developed the skills of presenting a project and collaborating in a team as well as improving my app prototyping abilities. Furthermore, I learned the act of communication and networking with senior members at Rothschild and Co.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme was very well organised. We got sent a timetable of what will happen when and we stuck to it pretty closely. A very structured and packed programme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
The employer was very supportive and could easily be contacted if needed.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
The training provider was also very supportive and available for guidance upon request.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
The training provider gave me confidence and a sense of security to complete the role to the best possible degree.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
There was a networking event and a social, team event in an escape room.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend Rothschild & Co to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The experience was very insightful and I made a lot of great connections.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rothschild & Co?
Don't be afraid of applying and make sure to do your research about the bank before you apply.
