Milly Thomas is a Final year International History and Politics student at University of Leeds. Colleagues describe them as "Milly was an industrial placement intern at SMBC BI and we worked together on a Bank Securities integration programme. She is very proactive, organised and grasps concepts quickly, always demonstrating initiative and willingness to learn, driving optimal outcomes. She maximised her opportunity at the bank, building a strong senior network and continually impressing with her desire to be widely involved, developing her knowledge, both working autonomously and as part of a team. On personal note, she is a trusted, fun and positive team member: a great asset to any institution." and "I have worked with Milly at SMBC Bank International plc on a project to integrate SMBC’s investment bank into the wholesale bank. Milly has been truly excellent in assisting me with a wide variety of legal tasks, including research, contractual matters, drafting agreements and reviewing in-house legal policies and she has been an incredible help. Milly has a superb ability to grasp legal concepts quickly, present results and find solutions in a very clear and concise manner whilst focusing on what is truly important. Milly has a level of ability, professionalism, focus and end product that goes way beyond what might be expected by someone who is an intern during university studies. She gives every impression of having worked in the bank for years. She is an incredibly impressive individual who is hugely able, level-headed and composed in a demanding environment. She has a demonstrated a superb approach to working life within a huge corporation. She is professional, collegiate and it is an absolute pleasure to work alongside her."