Spring Intern BCMA Review
at Citi
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Investment Banking
London
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.5 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Experience
4.5/5
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Skills Development
4.3/5
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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.
Specifically an IBD spring intern but the 5 day generalist virtual spring week gave all spring interns and insight into all areas of the bank including Markets and Securities Services, Operations & Technology, TTS via different deep dive sessions with various professionals in the respective areas. Before having IBD specific sessions towards the end of the week. Day-day included panel sessions, Amplify trading simulations, an escape room, networking sessions and an assessment centre workshop.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Very comprehensive spring week especially given as it was mostly a generalist spring week allowing all spring interns to gain an insight into different areas of Citi including infrastructure roles, and different areas of BCMA including investment banking, capital markets, private banking and corporate banking. We were able to get a deep dive into each of these areas and how they fit into the bank's model
Please rate how insightful you found the insight
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the insight
4/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
Amplify Trading IPO skill sessions gave a greater insight into capital markets.
Ability to develop commercial awareness via insight sessions in the different areas of BCMA and landmark deals the bank had completed.
Ability to develop commercial awareness via insight sessions in the different areas of BCMA and landmark deals the bank had completed.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
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?
4/5
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?
Very friendly, open and engaging- HR and all professionals involved with the spring week were very attentive and easy to interact with. Complementary souvenirs e.g water bottle/notebook/hoodie sent from Citi to all spring interns before the start of the spring week.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the networking opportunities?
4/5
Please rate how valued you felt during your insight?
4/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the insight?
Thoroughly enjoyed it - really well structured and executed. Despite having to accommodate for 100+ spring interns across all business divisions. Enjoyed the generalist structure which allowed you to find out more about Citi holistically and not be siloed into your specific business division
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
Really be able to answer the 'Why Citi' question for interviews and tailor this answer to make it personal. Also be aware of recent news coverage about Citi. Be personable in interviews and remember most importantly to get on with your interviewer
