Horizon Insight Programme Review
at Rothschild & Co
Insight / Vacation Scheme (< 4 Weeks)
Commercial Banking
London
Review Submitted: April 2023
Overall Rating
4.8 /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
4.5/5
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Company Culture
4.5/5
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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.
Had talks most days from different divisions in the firm. Had a really informative Finance 101 session which helped me learn. Networked throughout the week and did work shadowing. Completed and presented a group project at the end of the week about a hypothetical M&A deal.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
It was really informative with lots of opportunities to ask questions. Gained a wide knowledge about the firm, beyond global advisory
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?
Networking. Dynamic communication. Teamwork and adapting styles of working. Technical skills
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
4/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
It was very welcoming, even people at the firm who weren’t helping on the programme were really lovely. Lots of opportunities and the office was lovely
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 really enjoyed the insight, it was something I hadn’t done before and made me want to pursue a career in IB
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the insight
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was reimbursed expenses
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at Rothschild & Co
5/5
Would you recommend Rothschild & Co to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to Rothschild & Co
Be yourself, understand the firm and its values. Most importantly, its family values and the long run outlook that the firm has for its clients
