Rothschild Spring Insight Programme (Virtual) Review
at Rothschild & Co
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Banking
Chelmsford
Review Submitted: April 2021
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 Experience
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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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 programme lasted 4 days. There were talks about the work that Rothschild do in Global Advisory and also about the culture at the firm, from balance and inclusion to the Rothschild archives. We also had the opportunity to network with an analyst/associate from global advisory alongside our assigned buddy. Lastly, throughout the week, we worked on a presentation which we presented at the end to senior staff.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was great. Rothschild has a rich culture, based in its long and impressive history. This culture seems to have sustained throughout the firm's existence through their key values which seem to still resonate with the people that work there.
It was so useful to understand what exactly they do in GA, and to see the pipeline of recruitment clearly laid out for us.
It was so useful to understand what exactly they do in GA, and to see the pipeline of recruitment clearly laid out for us.
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?
Definitely learnt how to ask better questions, to work well in a team on an investment banking related project, and to network. There were also talks on presenting skills and how to do well in assessment centres which also helped in looking out for things that will make you more successful at interview.
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?
Great. As mentioned, their culture is rich and based in their values which have spanned the firm's history. Admittedly, you will hear that it is hard to work in investment banking, and the analysts did confirm this too, but the people and the culture make that easier, which is something that came up repeatedly.
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?
It was great. The project was a really great way of learning about the sorts of things you would do in investment banking, the talks were all engaging, the analysts/associates were all so kind and happy to talk to you and answer all silly questions. All in all it is a really valuable insight programme.
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
Be confident, research the firm's values, it's history and try to reach out to someone who works there. Try to connect with the firm on a personal level! This should obviously be alongside all the usual competency based practice.
