Commercial Banking Intern Review
at NatWest Group
Internship (1 Month+)
Banking
London
Review Submitted: August 2023
Overall Rating
4.9 /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
4.8/5
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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.
Attending meetings with my team and clients. Producing information packs about new partnerships. Attending events and networking with partners and clients. Group intern business project in which we had to create a product to hyperpersonalise a customer's experience with their money and present back to our managers.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given a good level of responsibility, I felt trusted whilst also not feeling to overwhelmed. There was a good balance of direction and self led tasks.
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 developed an understanding of how banks function and more specifically commercial banks. I have developed my networking skills and learnt how to partake in and set up client meetings. I have also improved my presentation and teamwork skills.
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?
4/5
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?
I received a lot of support which was great. We were partnered with a grad to be our buddy which was a big help. My line manager was also fantastic along with the wider team. There is a great culture in the bank of support and good relationships.
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?
Very warm and friendly. There is a big emphasis on work life balance and support that stretches to even outside work matters. Very encouraging with further learning and qualifications.
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 have really enjoyed my placement and I would love to return for the grad scheme.
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 NatWest Group
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group
Be curious, there are so many people in the bank who want to see you thrive and are willing to help you. Speak to as many people as possible to really get to know the bank and how it works, there is a wealth of opportunities available to you.
