Data and Analytics Graduate Review
at NatWest Group
Graduate Scheme
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Data Analysis, Software Engineering
Edinburgh
Review Submitted: September 2026
Overall Rating
4.3 /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
4.6/5
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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 experience, meeting smart colleagues and working in high impact teams.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
Depends on rotation:
Data Science: Analysing data and building machine learning models. I enjoyed feature engineering and scoping the model with other data scientists and business stakeholders
Machine Learning engineering: taking models into production, MLOps tasks such as model monitoring and tools testing. It is very rewarding and challenging in a good way
Data Science: Analysing data and building machine learning models. I enjoyed feature engineering and scoping the model with other data scientists and business stakeholders
Machine Learning engineering: taking models into production, MLOps tasks such as model monitoring and tools testing. It is very rewarding and challenging in a good way
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?
2/5
How well do you feel the role is preparing you for your future career?
5/5
How would you rate the extent to which you were developing new or existing skills through formal training and your day-to-day role?
5/5
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?
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?
It's one of the finest places to begin your career by building technical depth but also soft skills that are essential for your career.
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?
No experience in whatever capacity is "unfit". Bring it all in and position yourself that way
