Apprentice Relationship Manager Review
at NatWest Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
London
Review Submitted: April 2021
Overall Rating
4 /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
4/5
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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
My role within the real estate finance coverage team was to build and maintain relationships with our customers and support them with their funding requirements. I became a contact point for our customers regarding their day-to-day and operational queries
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I enjoyed the programme and felt that it gave me a good understanding of the principles relevant to the financial services industry, allowing me to apply these to my role.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
I was able to build a strong customer focussed attitude and develop my ability to engage with various types of customers, adapting the way I communicate to suit their needs.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
The programme was well organised and it was made clear who was available to contact for support if necessary.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
I received a good level of support from my employer, both for time to allow me to complete my qualification and for assistance if I was struggling with a piece of work
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
My skills coach from BPP was very supportive and made himself available whenever I needed assistance or had any questions. I was able to approach him for help numerous times and he always responded quickly.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification gave me a base understanding of the fundamentals of my role and allowed me to apply these in my work
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
There are various extra-curricular activities available which allow for networking and knowledge/skills development. These are both internal and external, as we are able to utilise relationships with professional firms that sometimes provide training to the team.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
So far during my time at NatWest I have found it a great place to work. All employees are treated fairly, given equal opportunities and there is a huge variety of work to get involved with that ensures the role remains interesting
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group?
Always make sure to ask lots of questions of your colleagues/peers, particularly if joining externally, as this will enhance your learning and open up more opportunities.
