GROW Spring Intern Review
at Deutsche Bank
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Finance
London
Review Submitted: April 2023
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 insight programme is split into mainly three generic divisions, GROW RISE and ADVANCE. And there is also a non-diversity programme called, 'spring into banking'. The insight included various elements, but was mostly aimed to give an overall idea of what an investment bank does. This involves learning about products, or learning about different asset classes. On the other hand, it could be learning some less technicals, but more soft skill side like efficient networking.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
I was very astonished to see the variety of the roles at an investment bank and how broad the financial sector is and the fact there is so much potential and opportunity here for every background - a certain personality is not at all 'better suited' to banking and in the same way, there are no requirements of cultural background or educational background. You are able to embrace your identity and find what role suits you the best
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?
Coming from a non-finance background, it was really nice to get exposure to actually technicals behind different products and roles. Through MDA training, Deutsche Bank went much more in depth than other spring weeks and we were able to apply this virtual training element to real life, hands-on experience through desk shadowing. I have also learnt some invaluable soft skills and generally improving my skills of dealing with people through the role play part of the week.
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?
I partcularly enjoyed the DEI session, which stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion because I got to know more about what the firm is proactively doing to make a difference. Furthermore, I got to talk to the different organisations/groups within the bank that brings employee's together whether that is LGBTQ+ or Christianity etc. The general atmosphere was really welcoming, the HR team was very helpful and kind and approachable. Everyone is willing to help and give back to the juniors like us.
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?
I did enjoy the insight because it was a first-time for me for a lot of things - for example, it was my first time being physically on the trading floor and talking to traders, seeing their numerous screens. It was a time when everything kind of came real into the picture for me. I do wish that all 5 days were in person, but a lot of the banks are slowly transitioning still from COVID and prefer hybrid insight weeks.
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 paid and reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Deutsche Bank
5/5
Would you recommend Deutsche Bank to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Deutsche Bank
I would say make sure you pass the first round of the application process - so this includes CV screening and numerical reasoning tests. These are easy first rounds to get through if your CV is solid and you have practiced your tests. They aren't looking for huge experiences so in your CV and in your telephone interview, try to think of transferrable skills that you might have gone through within university society for example.
