Product Manager Review
at NatWest Group
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Finance, Business Operations
London, UK
Review Submitted: July 2020
Overall Rating
3.7 /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!
4.5/5
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I work as a product manager in Cash Management. My role involves, launching, developing and in life maintenance of Cash management products and solutions within corporate and business banking.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
I thoroughly enjoy my role and course. I had previously attended university and found it wasn't for me. Earning a qualification alongside paid work is far more suited to how I learn
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I have certainly developed and refined existing soft skills but I am learning a huge amount about businesses, corporate roles and how they support each other, and project management
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
1/5
The Training provider has not been the most organised throughout my course. From the beginning their organisation skills have not met expectations and this has only worsened throughout the pandemic.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
The apprenticeship coordinators within the bank have been incredibly supportive and encouraging. In my day to day job my manager is fantastic and works with me to help develop my skills and manage my time. However, there is still a bit of a stereotype that apprentices are young and inexperienced (I have been in employment for several years) which means a minority of colleagues treat us as such.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
2/5
I am usually able to get support from my coach when needed but sometimes my emails are left unread.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
It definitely adds to my development due to the broader course content however, I learn more about my role on the job.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes, there are several employee led networks
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
The diverse culture in the bank is great and people are encouraged to be their authentic selves
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group?
Be yourself, be agile, and work hard
