Both ABG Sundal Collier (“ABGSC”) and the ABGSC Women in Finance Foundation are committed to helping to increase the number of women who pursue a career in the finance industry.
ABGSC is thrilled to be joined by a number of female interns this year, three of whom are profiled below.
 

What made you choose a summer internship in finance?
“I am curious about working in the finance industry and I thought that an internship would provide both unique insights and an excellent learning opportunity”.
Can you describe your time as an intern at ABGSC?
“I have met so many nice people, who have made me feel very welcome. I was given the opportunity to work on real projects from day one, which made me feel like I was contributing to something valuable and that my efforts were both useful and appreciated.  It has been very motivating to work in an environment where I’m surrounded by so many dedicated and talented people who always strive to deliver their best”.
What do you hope to learn from your internship this summer?
“I hope to gain valuable insight into what it’s like working as an analyst at ABGSC, in particular how analysts approach various issues and challenges. I also hope to increase my knowledge of specific sectors, companies and financial modelling, as well as gain a better understanding of how to approach changes in the macroeconomic environment”.
What do you find attractive about a career in finance?
“I believe the finance industry plays a fundamental role, both for individual businesses and for the economy as a whole; no business can grow without financing. Plus, I believe that a career in finance offers broad exposure to a variety of sectors and issues, which is something I find interesting on both an academic and a personal level”.
 

What made you choose a summer internship in finance?
“For many years now I have been interested in learning how the stock market works and how to properly do a company valuation. I started investing in stocks as soon as I turned 18. Once I began studying at university, I joined a finance group where we manage a fund of stocks; I also started attending seminars presented by companies within the industry. As a result, I became curious about the possibility of working in the industry, and especially the possibility of learning how to identify good stock purchases. I also have some friends who have worked in finance, who enjoyed it, and they recommended that I apply!”
Can you describe your time as an intern at ABGSC?
“I received a very warm welcome when I joined ABGSC this summer. So far I have worked with both the Construction & Real estate team and the Energy team. I have learned a lot and have been given the chance to solve real issues, related to real projects, and have gained insight in various sectors. My colleagues at ABGSC are nice to work with as they are, in my opinion, professional, knowledgeable and have a great sense of humour!”
What do you hope to learn from your internship this summer?
“I hope to gain insight into working in equity research, and, in particular, how an average workday at ABGSC compares to other investment banks in Oslo. I want to gain more knowledge of how equity research analysts do valuations of companies, how to search for relevant information in an efficient way, and how to structure it. Also, I hope to improve my excel skills significantly”.
What do you find attractive about a career in finance?
“You gain insight into a variety of industries around the world, and you get to develop a broad skill set, that encompasses everything from mathematics, to communication and people skills. Also, I thrive in environments where I am surrounded by knowledgeable people, and where I get to learn something new and develop my skills every day – as is the case within the finance industry”.
 

What made you choose a summer internship in finance?
“I chose a summer internship in finance out of curiosity. I have long been interested in the stock market and wanted to gain practical and professional experience from working with equity research”.
Can you describe your time as an intern at ABGSC?
“My time as an intern at ABGSC has been fun, intense and extremely educational. Since day one I have been able to work on challenging and rewarding tasks and have received trust and support from my colleagues”.
What do you hope to learn from your internship this summer?
“I hope to leave this internship with a greater understanding of the finance industry and an insight into what a desirable future career within the industry might be like”.
What do you find attractive about a career in finance?
“I am attracted to the finance industry because of the high intensity and the fast-moving work environment. I also enjoy working with competent colleagues that I can learn from every day”.
 

Are you interested in a career in finance? ABGSC’s next round of internship recruitment will be held in August/September 2022, for positions in 2023. For more information, please see our Careers page.
 

Published: 18 Jul, 2022