Structured Finance Analyst Review
at NatWest Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
Manchester
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4.6 /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
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Overview of Role
4/5
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Skills Development
4.6/5
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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
Supporting tasks which to provide financing solutions for a range of businesses. Tasks include financial and non-financial analysis, credit report writing, deal admin tasks, liaising with customers and 3rd parties (solicitors and debt advisors).
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Have completed the programme but I have enjoyed it due to the exposure to businesses and the level of complexity the role and the tasks we complete.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
How to critically analyse non-financial and financial information on businesses. How to complete pricing models which indicate whether we should lend to a business.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
It's okay, but room for improvement. I sometimes struggled to link the tasks on the apprenticeship to my role.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My line managers, teams and colleagues are really supportive. We have regular check ins, more so since working from home. It's feels like a safe and secure environment where you could discuss issues if you have any.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
My tutor from BPP was super helpful, we had regular check-ins and no question felt too silly or small. She was really great and helped me alot.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
It gave me an insight into some of the topics I would work on within my role. It gained my confidence as I had to create and lead a project, which is something I wouldn't have done usually as a junior member.
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
5/5
Lot's of things and areas to get involved in. There's something for everyone.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Friendly and supportive colleagues, plenty of departments to get involved in, always a range of vacancies available. Overall great place to work.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group?
Research the bank and mainly it's purpose. Link that to your personal achievements.
