Spring Intern Review
at Royal Bank of Canada
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: October 2021
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
4.3/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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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.
One day focussed on Global Markets and one day on Global Investment Banking. Introduction to different business areas in both Markets and IB. Q&A panel with Analysts and Associates. Multi-asset trading game with senior bankers and also an M&A Case Study in teams.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was informative to learn about the different business areas that the firm had and how these worked together. Furthermore, it was helpful when it came for me to make a decision as to where I wanted to apply for a summer internship role.
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?
Developed my ability to work in teams in order to solve complex strategic and financial problems.
Worked in pressurised situations within a team environment in the multi-asset trading game.
Developed my understanding of the field in Investment Banking 101 masterclass
Worked in pressurised situations within a team environment in the multi-asset trading game.
Developed my understanding of the field in Investment Banking 101 masterclass
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?
Main thing that stood out to me about the company culture was how willing other bankers were to help you out and make sure you understood what was going on - no matter how senior they were or how basic what they were explaining was.
The general atmosphere seemed collaborative but also welcoming and it seemed like everyone got on well which made RBC seem like a great place to work.
The general atmosphere seemed collaborative but also welcoming and it seemed like everyone got on well which made RBC seem like a great place to work.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
Enjoyed it a lot as it was a great opportunity to meet people - both other candidates, HR and RBC employees. It was clear that there was a lot of work put into the programme and I think it was a very balanced and informative insight into the work that RBC does.
It also touched on very important and senstive topics such as DE&I and the firm's approach to it.
It also touched on very important and senstive topics such as DE&I and the firm's approach to it.
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 not paid and had no expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Royal Bank of Canada
5/5
Would you recommend Royal Bank of Canada to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Royal Bank of Canada
Try and talk to as many people as you can before applying - it really helps you understand the values that the firm stands for, the nature of the business model and the corporate culture.
RBC is full of nice people who are easy to work with and you want to make sure that this comes across in your interview.
RBC is full of nice people who are easy to work with and you want to make sure that this comes across in your interview.
