Commercial Banking Intern Review
at NatWest Group
Internship (1 Month+)
Commercial Banking
bishopsgate
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 Role
5/5
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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.
As an intern, I spend two days a week in placement. My placement is within corporates and institutions. During these days I have completed NTC's and other tasks involved in the funding of large companies. On the other three days I attend talks from different people within the bank and get involved in a charity project and a business specific project.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I have been given a lot of responsibility, some of the work that I am producing is checked by my team but then is used and sent off to other teams. This has improved my confidence greatly as I am more assured that I can produce work to a high enough standard.
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 my networking skills as well as my communication skills. Being online communication skills are key and therefore I have had to ensure I am communicating to the best of my ability. I have learned lots within the banking world as it was completely new to me, I have been able to learn lots of different things and understand how a job at the bank would be on a day to day basis
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?
5/5
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. In particular from my line manager and buddy. It was made apparently clear to me that I could ask them both any question I had. They have both been very supportive and happy to explain anything to me. The early careers team have also made themselves easily accessible and keen to help anyone.
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?
It is very friendly. I know to work hard but to also take care of my wellbeing. I have been welcomed into the team and supported. The atmosphere, even online, has been very calm and has made me feel at ease during my time.
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 thoroughly enjoy it. I think it is a brilliant experience and I have learned a lot of valuable things. I have enjoyed getting to know what it would be like to work in a bank and I feel like the environment has been very welcoming.
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
To have a good research of the purpose of the bank as this is what a lot of work centers around. Knowing the purpose well allows you to understand a lot of the things NatWest do. Within the assessment center, having a lot of examples from your life helps explain your personality. I was inspired to join due to the banks inclusion and having a female CEO was very inspirational.
