Investment Banking Off-Cycle Intern Review
at HSBC
Internship (1 Month+)
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: May 2022
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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
4.8/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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Overall Experience
4/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
As an intern you take on similar roles to that of a first year analyst. The majority of my time was spent producing content in PowerPoint, which would then be presented to clients by senior members of the team e.g. MDs. I would work closely with others on the junior bench, Analyst-Associate level.
In terms of exposure, I was able to attend meetings with c suite level from major UK organisations.
In terms of exposure, I was able to attend meetings with c suite level from major UK organisations.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes, once I had settled onto the desk I took on tasks (almost independently) that are important to ongoing relationships with HSBC's clients
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Furthered skills in Modelling, PowerPoint, Excel, Valuations and Time Management
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
4/5
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?
Weekly catchups with staffer (line manager) and we were all allocated a buddy who was very supportive with the day-to-day role. HR were very active too.
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?
Brilliant culture in my team. I had less exposure to other teams but the culture appeared to be good within the wider business.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
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?
Hard work at times but I really enjoyed it
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5
Future Career Prospects
Please rate the future employment prospects at HSBC
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend HSBC to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to HSBC
Understand what HSBC offers (product wise) that many other banks don't
