Spring Week Review
at Rothschild & Co
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: April 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!
5/5
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Overview of Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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.
The insight consisted of talks given by bankers at the firm to provide insight about the different teams and the work they do, as well as speed networking with a range of Rothschild & Co bankers and a group project with the other interns.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I found learning all about the business and the potential roles available extremely insightful and it opened up my mind to different teams that I had not previously ever considered. The programme also gave insight into the rich history of the firm which incredibly interesting to learn about through a session covering the Rothschild Archives.
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?
I have developed my networking skills through meeting so many bankers throughout the programme, as well as my fellow Spring interns. I also learnt new skills such as technical skills required when valuing a company, which I had the chance to put into practice in the group project.
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?
The company culture was extremely open and inviting. Every banker I had the chance to meet or interact with was extremely willing to answer any questions I had and they all spoke fondly of the atmosphere. It became apparent that the firm is one of the more social banks to work at, with the members of different teams socialising outside the work place as well.
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 thoroughly enjoyed the insight programme. Even though it was virtual, there was plenty of opportunity to network with bankers from the firm and I came away having learnt a lot about the business and the different roles. The sessions were engaging and interactive, which also contributed to the enjoyment.
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 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
I would advise really understanding the core of the business, what the firm values and the different roles available within the firm. At a place where the culture is so central to what they do, it is important you try and work out whether it is the sort of environment you would like to work in.
