Graduate Review
at NatWest Group
Graduate Scheme
Banking, Commercial Banking
London
Review Submitted: September 2026
Overall Rating
4.1 /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
4.2/5
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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?
A great culture and workplace environment, with a strong sense of community amongst the graduate cohort.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Analyst / assistant director level responsibilities, professional chartered banker training, dedicated early talent resources for professional development in each rotational role.
To what extent does your role give you the opportunity to contribute meaningfully and feel valued by your team?
4/5
Valued as a junior member of each rotational team.
How does your compensation package - including perks & benefits - fairly remunerate you for the work you do?
4/5
Believe it has since increased, and accurately reflects the wider graduate market.
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
4/5
Preparation towards a roll-off graduate role along with support to find the most aligned area you wish to join.
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
Professional / technical skills developed through day-to-day rotational experience in your team. Softer skills developed through early talent and coaching / mentorship.
Experience & Company Culture
How is the support you receive?
4/5
How is your work-life balance?
4/5
What is the organisational culture, values and general atmosphere like?
4/5
How would you rate NatWest Group initiatives when it comes to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility?
4/5
How would you rate NatWest Group CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) initiatives?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Strong team and wider one bank culture and working environment. Opportunities for career development are actively encouraged and nurtured through the graduate scheme.
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?
Tailor your CV & cover letter to the specific role, practice competency based interview questions, research NatWest's purpose / core behaviours and how the bank operates in the wider UK market
