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Bank of America

Investment Banking Summer Analyst Review

at Bank of America

Internship (1 Month+)

Investment Banking

London

Review Submitted: August 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 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
5/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
2 weeks of training and 8 weeks of working at desk of the Investment Banking Division. Pooling system through the whole period which provide opportunities to work with any teams you are interested in during the summer.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
Yes. I have worked on the master files in many projects and take charge of some work when my analysts were on holidays.
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?
Yes, I've learnt more fundamental valuation practice and presentation skills. I have developed my communication skills and working efficiency.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
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?
I have received support and guidance both on my work from my project analysts and associates and on my career development from my buddy, mentor, and DO.
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?
Collaborative, helpful, respectful, encouraging.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
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?
I enjoyed my internship very much.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at Bank of America
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend Bank of America to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to Bank of America
Well prepared for both industrial knowledge and motivation for the bank and the role. Be yourself do not fake answeres.
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