Apprentice Review
at NatWest Group
Higher Level Apprenticeship
Finance
London
Review Submitted: March 2023
Overall Rating
4.4 /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
Studying chartered financial analyst level 6 apprenticeship programme, CFA level 1 and investment management certificate. Working with large corporate clients in a coverage team focusing on professional and business service clients. Attending client meetings and helping support and work on financial deals. Keeping up to date with Macro updates and sector content.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
4/5
I am really enjoying my apprenticeship programme i have lots of support from other colleagues and my coach at BPP. I get involved in lots of different pieces of work and have attending in person client meetings and events which has been great. I am able to study for my qualification and work at the same time.
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
4/5
Yes i have developed and learnt lots of skills. Managing my diary and completing tasks within the given timescales. Presenting and speaking in front of clients and groups. Networking with other colleagues in the bank and apprentices. Improved knowledge of corporate banking: financial statements, financial modelling and attention to detail
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
My programme is well organised and i receive regular information and updates. I have a schedule for when assignments are due and details of my upcoming webinars. The resources we have access to on the hub for my programme are really helpful and we have a clear timetable for my programme.
How much support do you receive from your employer?
4/5
i recieve a lot of report from my employer there are lots of different training sessions to help my learning. as part of my apprenticeship programme i get 20% a week to focus on my studying/apprenticeship which is really helpful. I have a great team to help support me.
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
4/5
I recieve lots of support from my training provider i have regular quarterly catchups with my BPP coach and can also email/speak to her if i have any questions. I have a tutor to help with my CFA exam and there are weekly webinars and drop in sessions to help.
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
My qualification definitely helps with my role. For the CFA the topics are relevant in my day to day role so learning more about them and the financial maths will definitely help me to improve in my day to day role. Also the assignments i complete are examples of things i do 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
I am part part of the appretnice buddy scheme, apprentice ambassador and apprentice working group. I netowrk with other apprentices in the business and attend team networking events such as bowling. I have attend client result presentations and a client summer event which was great to see and be invited to
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Yes definitely would recommend NatWest, they other many different types of apprenticeships to individuals in different areas of the business and each different levels. There is a network of all apprentices and it gives us a chance to gain a qualification whilst gaining experience in professional workplace and banking environment.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group?
The NatWest websites has tips to help you with your application and there is also useful things on YouTube. Be yourself and showcase who you are and your personality and what you think you could bring to NatWest. There are also videos on the natwest careers website of apprentices telling you what it is like to work at NatWest.
