Financial Services Apprentice Review
at NatWest Group
Degree Apprenticeship
Finance
Manchester
Review Submitted: February 2023
Overall Rating
3.9 /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
3.8/5
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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
PMO role. Resource forecast and budget for projects/programmes. Minutes for meetings and keeping track of actions. Pack creation for meetings. Governance assurance.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
Finding the programme extremely enjoyable. Learning new skills and putting them into practice. Lots of support from line managers and BPP coach
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Finance budgeting is the main skill that I have learned.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Mostly well organised however I feel that the assignment webinars are not entirely helpful to completing the assignments
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
Lots of support. Encouraged to take regular study days. Lots of support in networking and have been given the chance to present in large meetings
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
Lots of support from BPP coach and regular webinars for assignments and CFA exam. I do feel that the webinars could be more tailored to the assignments.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
3/5
Good to have support from coach however work has to be completed to be able to meet learning outcomes for assignment so I feel the work itself helps me to be better at the role however the assignment is good to reflect on my progress
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
I go to the London office to allow me to network with my team. I am engaged in a communications stream as well as a team that allows colleagues to support colleagues through the promotions process as well as more general skills based learning.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great place to work. Friendly and supportive colleagues
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group?
Onboarding process is not simple but well supported with any issues. Friendly and supportive colleagues
