Investment Summer Internship Review
at abrdn
Internship (1 Month+)
Finance
London
Review Submitted: November 2022
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 Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
5/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
My main projects included: creating an in-depth macroeconomic, political and ESG analysis/presentation on two emerging market nations.
Obtaining third-party views from sell-side analysts on our investments.
Conducting in-depth analysis of investment holdings requiring review.
Ad-hoc responsibilities include reviews, data management, and financial modeling.
Attend lots of team meetings both internal and external.
Attend development plans and live learning opportunities/webinars.
Networking and learning from employees of the wider business.
Obtaining third-party views from sell-side analysts on our investments.
Conducting in-depth analysis of investment holdings requiring review.
Ad-hoc responsibilities include reviews, data management, and financial modeling.
Attend lots of team meetings both internal and external.
Attend development plans and live learning opportunities/webinars.
Networking and learning from employees of the wider business.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
YES!
I had the opportunity to work on some critical projects and was honestly shocked by the level of responsibility given. It really allowed me to develop the necessary skills quickly and provide confidence in the role.
I had the opportunity to work on some critical projects and was honestly shocked by the level of responsibility given. It really allowed me to develop the necessary skills quickly and provide confidence in the role.
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?
I have learned and developed many skills:
Self-confidence and presentation
Teamwork and communication
The ability to demonstrate initiative
Technical skills such as understanding asset classes, Bloomberg terminal, Excel and PowerPoint
Financial and Economic Analysis
Self-confidence and presentation
Teamwork and communication
The ability to demonstrate initiative
Technical skills such as understanding asset classes, Bloomberg terminal, Excel and PowerPoint
Financial and Economic Analysis
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
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?
Lots of support and guidance. I received support from many different avenues. I received support on my work and projects through my team manager and everyone in the team was super happy to help anytime. I also received 1-1 support from my stream manager and my assigned buddy when needed. I received personal development support throughout the internship from the career development team and their resources.
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?
The company culture was super welcoming and modest. As someone who has come from a lower social-economic background, I was quite concerned about how I would fit into the company culture. I was pleasantly surprised to see how welcoming and friendly everyone is. No cut-throat culture and politics, just pure collaboration and teamwork to get the job done!
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 thoroughly enjoyed my placement and cannot recommend it enough!
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 abrdn
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend abrdn to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to abrdn
Stay persistent and be brave, and try to identify the company's unique selling points and its differentials. Read annual reviews/sustainability reports and news outlets to give yourself a holistic understanding.
