Assistant Relationship Manager Review
at NatWest Group
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Banking
Reading
Review Submitted: May 2025
Overall Rating
4.9 /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!
5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
4.8/5
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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:
5/5
As an assistant relationship manager in commercial banking, I support my manager in managing a diverse portfolio of businesses, helping to ensure smooth day to day banking and relationship development.
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
5/5
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I've developed communication and people skills, whilst also deepening my banking knowledge.
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
5/5
The programme is well structured
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
My employer is extremely supportive
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
5/5
I receive lots of support from my training provider, BPP, especially as they provide a coach that I have a review call with monthly and can always reach out to for support
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
5/5
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 opportunities for community work, delivering support for schools at careers fairs/ CV writing skills workshops. Also there is an apprenticeship council within NatWest that arrange social events for apprentices to go to and connect with each other
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
NatWest are a supportive employer, with many employee benefits and the management are interested in personal development as an individual, and are keen for us to grow and prosper after the apprenticeship role.
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group?
When applying, ensure you understand NatWest's values and think about how they align with your personal values, and also how you would implement these values in day to day life both outside work and in the job role.
Also, read into the apprenticeship job role you're applying to, and the type of individual NatWest are looking for to fill this role.
Example: Natwest mention in the job description that "they're looking for an enthusiastic individual who is always looking to develop processes". Look at this and as yourself the following questions:
- Does this individual sound like me?
-If so, how can I/ have I shown being an enthusiastic person/ made a system/ process better
-If I haven't done this before, think of a process I can make better and how I can do so?
Also, read into the apprenticeship job role you're applying to, and the type of individual NatWest are looking for to fill this role.
Example: Natwest mention in the job description that "they're looking for an enthusiastic individual who is always looking to develop processes". Look at this and as yourself the following questions:
- Does this individual sound like me?
-If so, how can I/ have I shown being an enthusiastic person/ made a system/ process better
-If I haven't done this before, think of a process I can make better and how I can do so?
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