2025 Horizon Work Experience Candidate Review
at Rothschild & Co
Work Experience
Banking
London
Review Submitted: August 2025
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
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Overview of the Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Company Culture
Overview of the Experience
Please give an overview of what your experience involved:
5/5
Attended a range talks on sectors of company (Global advisory, Wealth management, Redburn, 5 Arrows, etc). Had access to networking event with interns. Had the opportunity to question Wealth management and Global advisory panels. Completed group project work and presentation.
How well organised was your experience?
5/5
Extremely well organised.
To what extent did you enjoy your experience?
5/5
A fantastic experience. Informative and engaging.
How much did your experience help you in deciding on your future career path?
5/5
Increased my awareness, further allowing me to consider my future options.
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was reimbursed expenses
Skills Development
What training and skills development did you learn from your experience?
5/5
We received advice and practise on interview, application, networking, and presentation skills
Company Culture
How much did you learn about the company culture and what it would be like to work there?
5/5
General information on company ethos, and exposure to employees allowed one to develop a strong understanding of the company culture.
Were there opportunities for networking and meeting other employees?
5/5
Networking lunch with current interns
Recommendations and Advice
Would you recommend Rothschild & Co to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It was a generally fantastic experience. Provided invaluable exposure to the Rothschild & Co business model and employees, the opportunity to improve and practise relevant skills and unique insight to the financial services sector as a whole. I would recommend to anybody potentially interested in pursuing a career in finance.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rothschild & Co?
Aim to show your genuine interest and in depth research your covering letter, and follow the standard advice regarding your CV
