RateMyPlacement and RateMyApprenticeship are now Higherin: Learn More

Higherin
NatWest Group

Digital Transformation Intern Review

at NatWest Group

Internship (1 Month+)

Business Operations

Edinburgh

Review Submitted: July 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 - Overview of Role
4.8/5 - Skills Development
5/5 - Support and Guidance
4.8/5 - Company Culture
5/5 - Overall Experience
5/5 - Future Career Prospects

Overview of Role

Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
working on self-led learning tasks like datacamp coding.
listening in on meetings that my manager has, getting to understand how the department is run.
coffee catch ups/ networking.
working through my project by setting up meetings with experts.
researching for my group project.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
absolutely:
- trusted to help a project manager come to a business decision about the efficiency of a process (i had to do research and come back with my informed opinion)
- responsible for sensitive information and upholding bank reputation
- responsible for ensuring a group project is completed over the 8 weeks with no guidance.
Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
5/5

Skills Development

Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
coding.
asking good questions.
investigation.
leadership.
being proactive.
time management.
empathy.
project planning.
professionalism.
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
4/5
How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
5/5
How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
5/5
Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
5/5

Support and Guidance

How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
My manager has always been reachable if there has been a problem and everyone has the philosophy 'there is no silly question'. I have received enough support also from grads and my buddy, as they are always there for a conversation should I need it. With this said, the support is not overbearing which I really like, no one is breathing down your neck to check on work.
How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
5/5
How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
5/5

Company Culture

What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
I adore the company culture, it is relaxed because the expectations are high and everyone here knuckles down when they need to, there is no pressure when you adhere to the company behaviours. Everyone has been very welcoming and always up for a chat (project centred or networking) and Gogarburn feels like a serene utopia, there are so many extracurricular activities to get involved in.
How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
5/5
How would you rate the social opportunities?
5/5
How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
5/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
4/5

Overall Experience

To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I thoroughly am enjoying my time with NatWest, through the social network I have been able to make, the friendliness of the other interns, the challenges I have been tasked with overcoming and the responsibility of being involved with such a reputable organisation.
Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
5/5
Please rate how your experience met your expectations
5/5

Future Career Prospects

Please rate the future employment prospects at NatWest Group
5/5

Recommendations & Advice

Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
What advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group
To not be afraid to apply! I study a humanities degree and thought this would hinder my chances, but NWG is not looking just for tech wizards, they want interesting and proactive people: you are so much more than your degree!
In This Review
Join Now

Join the Higherin Community

Save Time

Easily add jobs from Higherin or external platforms to keep everything organised.

Personalised Alerts

Get tailored job recommendations and updates straight to your inbox.

Exclusive Features

Access tools like application tracking, deadline reminders, and saved searches.

Stay Ahead

Be the first to know about the latest opportunities and deadlines.

Completely Free

Create an account and unlock powerful features at no cost.