Insight into BCMA - Investment Banking Review
at Citi
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.
1st day: presentations about Citi and the broader divisions (Citi networks, panel discussions), a social.
2nd day: snapshot presentations about Market and BCMA, Trading Simulation with AmplifyTrading
3rd day: snapshot presentations about O&T, TTS, Private Banking, IPO Simulation with AmplifyTrading, networking event
4th day: Deep dive into BCMA (Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate Banking), case study.
5th day: Case study, Q&A panel, Assessment Center to convert into Summer Internship
2nd day: snapshot presentations about Market and BCMA, Trading Simulation with AmplifyTrading
3rd day: snapshot presentations about O&T, TTS, Private Banking, IPO Simulation with AmplifyTrading, networking event
4th day: Deep dive into BCMA (Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate Banking), case study.
5th day: Case study, Q&A panel, Assessment Center to convert into Summer Internship
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was an amazing opportunity to learn first-hand from experts about the industry and its' roles. From a superficial view, the roles within the banking industry are narrow, yet participating in this insight week showed me that there are a lot of subgroups within each division, making the professional market very broad and interesting. Getting the opportunity to understand key facts about the business was insightful and it made me want to pursue this career.
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've further enhanced my knowledge of IB, CM, CB, as well as other divisions. I learned about IPOs first hand and had the opportunity to take part in a simulation, developing existing skills like presentation skills (PowerPoint slides and verbal presentation), teamworking (by collaborating with 5 other people to deliver a successful IPO and then invest in other companies). I expanded my market knowledge.
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?
Citi's culture is amazing. It is all about collaborating, working in teams, developing one's character and knowledge whilst remaining true to the customer. Citi is an ethical, fair bank that focuses on adding value to its' customers and helping all stakeholders involved. The company focuses on growth and economic progress but emphasises its' employees and their development.
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?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
I enjoyed the event very much, as it was a truly insightful experience both in terms of practical knowledge and soft skills development. Not only getting the opportunity to learn more about the industry but also making tremendous connections and expanding my network was very valuable to me. I got to meet a lot of experts as well as other passionate students. Overall, I am very grateful for this insight week.
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 Citi
5/5
Would you recommend Citi to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Citi
For anyone interested, I definitely recommend Citi. In terms of tips and tricks for applying, researching the business (what Citi does, where it operates, jobs available and what they entail), its' mission, values and culture is definitely important. Not only it will show that you are passionate and interested in the job you apply for, but also you get the chance to see whether you're a good fit. One key thing: be yourself.
