Financial Services Apprentice Review
at NatWest Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
Manchester
Review Submitted: March 2023
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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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
5/5
PMO Role. Budgeting and financials tracking. Managing project assurance e.g. risks, OKRs, business outcomes. Minute taking and action tracking for meetings.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Programme is very enjoyable. Banking is completely new to myself and I am learning a lot. BPP coaches/tutors are extremely supportive
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Budgeting and financials tracking. Managing project assurance e.g. risks, OKRs, business outcomes. Minute taking and action tracking for meetings. Developed on soft skills e.g. communication
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
BPP is very well organised and structured. Meeting invites sent out in plenty time, was provided with a full programme overview
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
Employer is extremely supportive. Study days given to complete assignments and CFA learning. Placement line managers very keen to support development
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
Lots of support provided. Regular webinars, quick responses to emails. Regular meetings with BPP coach
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
Somewhat helps. CFA exam not necessarily relevant to role however good qualification to have for future and helps to understand financial services better. For assignments, evidence of tasks to be provided therefore work already done prior to completing assignments however assignments help me to see my development and tasks I have completed
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
I am part of a group that looks to support other colleagues in their career development. Put on regular events such as how to build a good PDP, how to use a mentor etc.
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
supportive environment and colleagues. Good interest in employee wellbeing
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group?
Be yourself. Look at CPC's, values, purpose.
