Risk Assurance Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.9/5
  • The Role
    5.0
  • The Company
    4.7
  • The Culture
    4.9

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I have had exposure to different teams and have learnt valuable insights on how the bank works as a whole. Colleagues are very friendly and are open to explain any questions. Q&A sessions with senior members were very helpful. Learning opportunities are sufficient and the Challenges sessions have improved my ability to work with colleagues as a team.

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • My voice can always be heard. My questions can always be answered in time with patience. Team members are very friendly and are open to share their experience and expertise. They have given me great exposure to the team and the department. Any contribution I make is valued and appreciated.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My manager and team members are very friendly and always answer my questions in time with patience. They offer opportunities to show me what they do and they always give me guidance and suggestions when I have difficulties. During the weekly meeting, my manager comments on my performance and gives me advice on how I can improve.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Appropriate amount of work has been allocated to me to make sure I have enough to do, and besides my projects team members have been inviting me to their meetings and conference calls in order to give me more exposure to the bank. I feel my time is well occupied.

    5/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I have been doing a project that would be of a great help for my team once it is completed, which I feel very proud of. I have been attending meetings and conference calls. Sometimes I give some suggestions or ask questions and I feel my voice can always be heard.

    5/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • My time management skill and multitask ability have improved significantly, which will be very helpful in my degree studies where I will need to allocate my time properly to different courses. Also my communication skill has enhanced. I have learnt how to work in a team better and how to deal with team members with different personalities.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • My colleagues have been very friendly to me and are always open to answer any questions with great patience. Senior members in my team always make sure I have enough resources to support my project and have been continuously providing me with guidance and advice. Team members look after each other like a big family.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • In the very beginning of the internship, the induction programme was very helpful in giving us a big picture of how the bank worked, what was the culture. It also provided some trainings in soft skills which have been b proven very helpful for my work. My project and responsibility are very clear and I always have access to most resources I need.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • I have had trainings in soft skills and GPL courses in recent regulation change and bank-wide policies. I also had the chance to meet senior members and ask questions. It would be very helpful if I could have more exposures to other teams within my department and have an idea of what each team does.

    4/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Flexi Time

    Working from home

    5/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • 5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • 5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • 5/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • 5/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • 5/5

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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

International

July 2018


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