Summer Intern Review

As a Summer Student within the Investment DB team at Hymans Robertson, I supported a wide range of client, governance, responsible investment and research activities while gaining exposure to different areas of the business. My day-to-day work involved analysing and validating investment data, carrying out asset valuation checks, supporting client deliverables, attending internal and external meetings, researching investment managers, reviewing governance documentation and completing ad hoc project work.
A significant part of my internship focused on a project- alongside this, I contributed to client work, cost transparency exercises, governance reviews and manager research projects, requiring both technical analysis and communication with colleagues across different teams.

Yes. Throughout my internship I was trusted with meaningful pieces of work that contributed to live projects and client deliverables. Rather than only observing, I was given ownership of tasks and expected to manage them independently while seeking guidance when required.

Yes. During my internship I developed my skills in data analysis, Power BI, investment consulting and responsible investment research. I also improved my communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills through working with different teams, contributing to client projects and presenting my internship project findings to colleagues.

I received a high level of support throughout my internship. My manager, buddy and colleagues were always available to provide guidance, answer questions and offer feedback when needed. At the same time, I was encouraged to work independently, take ownership of tasks and develop confidence in my own decision-making. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and open to help with any sort of support whenever I required.

The company culture was welcoming, collaborative and supportive. One aspect that stood out was the relatively flat hierarchy, which made it easy to approach colleagues at all levels, ask questions and contribute ideas. Everyone was willing to help, and I felt trusted and included in team discussions and project work from an early stage.

I thoroughly enjoyed my internship and found it both challenging and rewarding. I was given the opportunity to work on a wide variety of meaningful projects, develop new technical and professional skills, and build relationships with colleagues across the business. The supportive culture and flat hierarchy made it easy to learn from others and contribute with confidence, making the experience extremely valuable for my personal and professional development.

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