Strategic Development Intern Review
at NatWest Group
Internship (1 Month+)
Banking
City of London
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
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
5/5
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Support and Guidance
4.8/5
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Company Culture
5/5
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Overall Experience
5/5
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Future Career Prospects
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
Each day differs, at some days I would do a lot of networking within the team and the group. I am also given tasks that have high impact and that truly challenges me. Some days, usually Mondays, I tend to have a lot of meetings where we set up the week and the tasks that need to be done. I also have set days to work on the intern project with my group.
Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
I was given great responsibility, my tasks were not "time-fillers", but proper tasks that actually help the team progress. I had a task with the head of the team, where I worked closely with him as he really cared about that task as it was important that it be done perfectly (it will be shared externally).
I would say I felt as an important member of the team.
I would say I felt as an important member of the team.
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?
AI skills
Communication skills
teamwork skills
time management
strong work ethic
adaptability
Climate and Sustainability awareness
Business Awareness
Climate and Sustainability in the context of financial institutions
Communication skills
teamwork skills
time management
strong work ethic
adaptability
Climate and Sustainability awareness
Business Awareness
Climate and Sustainability in the context of financial institutions
How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
5/5
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?
Great guidance and support, I would always get check-ins from my buddy, placement manager, line manager, and the team manager (he doesn't need to do it)!.
They are also very nice and very accessible if I ever needed them.
They are also very nice and very accessible if I ever needed them.
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?
The best thing about NatWest is the people! The culture is great; people are really nice, open, and close to each other. NatWest is one of the few organisations where I see people stay in for 10 years +, this is because of all the opportunities available within the group + the great culture
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?
4/5
How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
5/5
Overall Experience
To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
I really enjoyed this internship, I wish it was longer.
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
Look at the critical people capabilities. This group really cares about its people and is a great place to start your career, grow, and have a healthy personal life too!
