Commercial Banking summer intern Review
at NatWest Group
Internship (1 Month+)
Commercial Banking
London
Review Submitted: July 2021
Overall Rating
5 /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
5/5
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Company Culture
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 virtual experience and what was involved on a day-to-day basis.
The virtual experience involved a mix of Early Careers led events and days in a specific placement working with a team in Commercial Banking. There were lots of development sessions, business speaker sessions, socials and networking events led by Early Careers. Two days a week were based within my placement which involved attending team meetings and meeting with individuals within teams. I was also given research/live deals to do to learn more about what my team does.
What was it like understanding all about the business and potential roles available?
Really interesting because I had no prior knowledge of NatWest or banking. I was surprised at the variety of roles within the bank. I was also surprised at how much you can vary your role within the bank by getting involved in various groups no matter what your role. I learnt a lot about NatWest purpose which then helped explain a lot of the processes and guidelines in place
Please rate how insightful you found the virtual experience
5/5
How would you rate the structure of the virtual experience
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
My networking skills have got much better and there has been a big focus on giving interns as many possible chances to meet with a wide variety of people in the bank. Development sessions on confidence and presentation skills have really improved my ability to present to a group of people I do not know. I also now know more in general about commercial banking and the roles it encompasses
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 virtual experience
5/5
What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
Everyone I have met is unbelievably friendly and I was surprised at how much time people would take out of the diary to meet me. There was a big emphasis from my manager that the work/research he was giving me that I actually enjoyed doing/learning about. In team meetings everyone had the chance to contribute and I immediately felt welcomed which was really helpful to settling in.
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 virtual experience?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy the virtual experience?
I surprised myself at how much I enjoyed the internship. I was doubtful coming into it due to lack of experience but the friendliness of people in the bank really made it enjoyable. A lot of the sessions are structured in a really useful way to make them relevant to interns. My opinions being appreciated made the work interesting as I knew my ideas would be taken on board
Please rate your level of enjoyment on the virtual experience
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5
Were you paid or reimbursed adequately for this experience?
I was paid
Recommendations and Advice
Please rate the future employment prospects at NatWest Group
5/5
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group
Don't worry about not having banking knowledge and instead focus on showing transferable skills as you can alter learn about banking. Also be ready to contribute in group discussions and be innovative to bring new ideas in the assessment centre.
