Commercial Banking Graduate Review
at NatWest Group
Graduate Scheme
Commercial Banking
London
Review Submitted: August 2026
Overall Rating
4.6 /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!
4.3/5
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Overview of the Role
5/5
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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?
I have really enjoyed my time at NatWest Group so far, the culture at the bank is very positive and there is support for young people.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
My main responsibilities so far has been organising communication between multiple stakeholders, problem solving for solutions which meet customer needs and amending policies.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
My current rotation provides me with a lot of responsibility, the team is relatively small which means that my work is more impactful and I get a lot of one-on-one time with my manager.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
5/5
The compensation package at NatWest is reflective of the work that I do on the graduate scheme.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
The graduate rotation is good in preparing me for a future career as I am able to rotate through different business areas to find out what area I prefer.
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
I am currently working on a lot of different projects which gives me exposure to a lot of different skills. Also, I am developing a lot of skills through the professional qualifications that I am doing through the graduate scheme.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
5/5
There are a lot of different people that I am able to contact and it is made clear which people to go to for different things
How is your work-life balance?
5/5
I am encouraged to work good hours and have time to exercise and enjoy activities outside of work
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
5/5
The work culture is very inclusive with a lot of employee led networks for different groups
How would you rate NatWest Group initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
5/5
I have not faced any problems regarding gender equality and there are a lot of women in senior positions
How would you rate NatWest Group CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
The Green Bond initiative
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
I think the rotational graduate scheme is a great way to learn about different areas
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
4/5
It has matched well
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to NatWest Group?
I would say to attend talks/reach out to people in the bank ahead of applying to understand the types of people the bank looks to employ
