Data & Analytics Graduate Review
at NatWest Group
Graduate Scheme
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banking, Computer Science, Data Analysis
Manchester
Review Submitted: October 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!
4.8/5
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Overview of the Role
5/5
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Experience & Company Culture
5/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at NatWest Group?
I've been through 4 placements in different teams as different roles - Data Scientist, Data Engineer and Machine Learning Engineer. I received all the support I need and learned a lot of things in different business areas, it was great!
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Rotate within the D&A department as different roles, working as a grad to support the team on different projects to learn and prepare myself to be a permanent colleague.
I'd say it's the various opportunities that I enjoyed most.
I'd say it's the various opportunities that I enjoyed most.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
5/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
Not that competitive comparing to grads in other high street banks, but it's nice as I don't live in London.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
Nothing better than having a grad experience in your early career
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
I got all the support I needed
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
It's a bank, so you know, WLB is usually good
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
Super
How would you rate NatWest Group initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
Super
How would you rate NatWest Group CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Super
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good place to work and start your career
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
5/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to NatWest Group?
Be curious and bold
