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NatWest Group

Risk Intern Review

at NatWest Group

Internship (1 Month+)

Insurance and Risk Management

edinburgh

Review Submitted: August 2024

Overall Rating

4.3 /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!

4/5 - Overview of Role
3.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.5/5 - Company Culture
4/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
I attended meetings where at times i had to taking minutes and take notes to assisted team members. I complete a variety of task both qualitative and quantitative in nature, which included using tools such as excel, word and PowerPoint. I work on an intern business project with the aid of other interns and presented it in front of a small audience. I also engaged with self development tasks, which aided with my coding knowledge and improve my office skill set such as minitue taking.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
yes. Everything i did was a key project and act of support to the team
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
4/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
Yes I have developing my coding skills. Mostly focusing on python and SQL as those are commonly used with risk section. I had several opportunities to sharpen my presentation skills including a training. I also received many opportunities to get some practice in minute taking. I was provided with several resources to help me with it.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
3/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
4/5
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?
Plently. We were given graduate buddies for support our wellbeing. The managers where kind and supportive of all our work. Everyone iw anted to talk to were more than happy to engage with me.
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?
open and welcoming. Ready to help and answer any questions posed by me.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
4/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
4/5
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?
very much . It was a fantastic experience
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
4/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
4/5

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
enjoy the process
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