Graduate Review
at NatWest Group
Graduate Scheme
Banking, Commercial Banking
Bristol
Review Submitted: September 2026
Overall Rating
4.5 /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
3/5
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Recommendations & Advice
Overview of the Role
Overall, how would you describe your experience at NatWest Group?
I’ve really appreciated how supportive everyone at NatWest has been, people are easy going and always willing to help. I’m very glad I chose this organisation for my graduate scheme.
What are the main responsibilities of the role and which elements of the role do you enjoy the most?
I really valued the four placements across different departments in the bank, as they gave me the chance to discover my skill set and explore different opportunities through the scheme. They included commercial product placement, technical skills and relationship management placement.
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?
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?
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?
5/5
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It offers the chance to work in a proper corporate environment while maintaining work-life balance and being surrounded by great people.
How well did the role match your expectations based on the recruitment process?
3/5
When considering the recruitment & onboarding process, have you any specific tips or advice you would give to others applying to NatWest Group?
I think it’s important to be yourself and consider whether this is something that really suits the person applying. Overall, just be studious!
