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Spring Intern Review

at Rothschild & Co

Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)

Investment Banking

London

Review Submitted: April 2022

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 Experience
5/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Recommendations and Advice

Overview of Experience

Please give an overview of the insight and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
Virtual programme this year. The spring programme consisted of a variety of talks given by a wide range of different people. These included talks introducing us to the different parts of R&co Global Advisory teams, as well as a training session on corporate finance and investment banking. In addition, we had the opportunity to participate in a networking session and have a virtual coffee with our buddies. During the week, we had to work on a presentation in order to present it to a panel of senior bankers on the final day.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
The presentations made during the week were all very well detailed. We had a pretty good picture of all the R&Co activities (global advisory, equity advisory, debt advisory, wealth management...). Everything was clear on every job and position available. We also had the opportunity to ask any question we wanted as well as interacting with analysts, associates and getting their mail to contact them later if we had any other concern. It was really helpful.
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?
Overall, the programme helped me to improve my own professional skills and provided a base on corporate finance technical skills. One of the skills that the programme helped me to develop was teamwork. Throughout the programme, we were tasked with presenting a fictional transaction. This allowed me to work in a team with other people and develop my teamwork and communication skills. It also helped me to improve my presentation skills as well as time management.
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
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
I feel like the culture is what kept all the panellists we had during the week at Rothschild during so long. Because of the family culture R&co has a long-term vision and really cares about employees at least it's what I felt from everyone there. I think the fact that the different teams are smaller compared to other banks/advisory boutiques also play a role in this, so the general atmosphere seemed really good. There is also a specific team dedicated to the well-being at Rothschild and it comforted me in believing that the atmosphere was indeed warm.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
5/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
5/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I really appreciated Spring Week, everything was clear and well presented, the HR teams were always present to answer our questions and it was the same for the other teams (Global Advisory, Equity Advisory,...). We felt listened to and above all we learnt a lot whether it was through the presentations or the exercises we did.
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 reimbursed expenses

Recommendations and Advice

Please rate the future employment prospects at Rothschild & Co
5/5
Would you recommend Rothschild & Co to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rothschild & Co
Just be yourself don't hesitate to ask questions. You have to know that you aren't assessed during the week so try to make the most out of it for your own needs and expectations. We all get a chance to get fast-tracked so really enjoy your week.
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