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Deutsche Bank

Intern Review

at Deutsche Bank

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

Review Submitted: September 2021

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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - 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.
On my first rotation, I assisted the desk analysts to analyze the credit quality of distressed issuers through conducting fundamental credit analysis and recovery analysis. The second rotation included idea generation across a spectrum of credit products. Day-to-day tasks include using micorsoft excel and networking with seniors in the bank to gain a more comprehensive insight into what Deutsche Bank has to offer.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
On the distressed desk, I was given a decent amount of responsibility given the tasks handed were related to the specific projects and deals the team was engaged in. Contrarily, on the sales desk, my tasks were mainly generating and presenting trade ideas to the team. Although not many of them were implemented, I still learned a lot about each product I pitched and honed on my ability to articulate my thoughts.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
The internship enabled me to develop a greater sense of confidence. Through the vasts amount of networking, I was able to familiarize myself by talking to seniors, thus improving my confidence and communication skills. Moreover, I have further honed my analytical skills and the ability to articulate my ideas better given the countless opportunities to present trade ideas in front of seniors.
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?
The internship program was designed perfectly to assist and fulfill the needs of interns. The program champion and buddy system helped me tremendously get through any uncertain times. Moreover, desk managers were pretty supportive as they would take time out of their day to check on interns and teach us new concepts within financial markets. Overall, everyone I met at Deutsche Bank was super approachable and helpful, which is a testament to their supportive culture.
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?
Like I mentioned, Deutsche Bank exudes a very supportive and friendly atmosphere. Everyone that I have networked with was willing to take time out of their day to talk and provide good advice to me. Moreover, they would also recommend any of their useful contacts to get in touch with me, which was how I was able to expand my network significantly around the bank.
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 enjoyed the internship a lot. Not only was I able to learn a lot about the culture and industry, but was also able to engage in activities with colleagues outside of the office, which made the overall experience enjoyable.
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 Deutsche Bank
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Deutsche Bank to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Deutsche Bank
Don't stress too much on mastering the technical questions as the most important characteristic is personality and attitude to learning.
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