Commercial Banking Graduate Review
at NatWest Group
Graduate Scheme
Commercial Banking
Manchester
Review Submitted: October 2025
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 the Role
4.8/5
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Experience & Company Culture
4/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at NatWest Group?
Great for development and knowledge across various business functions and teams
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Structured into 6-month rotational placements over 2 years:
1st Placement - Coverage team, enjoyed variety of customer related tasks, business development and events.
2nd Placement - Digital lending journey team, enjoyed being part of change transformation.
3rd Placement - Structured Finance team, enjoyed being part of complex deal completions.
4th Placement - Credit Delivery team, enjoyed taking ownership of transactions and cases.
1st Placement - Coverage team, enjoyed variety of customer related tasks, business development and events.
2nd Placement - Digital lending journey team, enjoyed being part of change transformation.
3rd Placement - Structured Finance team, enjoyed being part of complex deal completions.
4th Placement - Credit Delivery team, enjoyed taking ownership of transactions and cases.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
4/5
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
How would you rate NatWest Group initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
How would you rate NatWest Group CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
4/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Great opportunities to learn, contribute and be a part of various teams, opens you to various career pathways
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to NatWest Group?
Be enthusiasitic and open to opportunity. Make meaningful connections in the workplace.
