Supply Chain Finance Analyst Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.1
  • The Culture
    4.1

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement. I have had a great time learning about RBS and banking in general, I feel the experience has been very valuable and it has consolidated my desire for a career in Banking. I would recommend an internship to everyone as an insight into working life post university

    5/5

  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?
  • My colleagues were always very friendly and helpful. I was initially worried that I would be a burden to the team however I felt like I was a valued member of the team and helped top relieve some of their work load while actively learning about the team and their responsibilities.

    5/5

  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?
  • My manager was very helpful. We have weekly 1-to-1s where I can comfortably express my feelings about the role and my duties, while also suggesting ideas to further my learning and development. These suggestions were always acted upon and I feel like I benefitted a lot from my manager and his wider network.

    5/5

  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?
  • Fairly busy. I always had a range of tasks to flick between throughout the day and if I was ever stuck without work my manager would always readily offer new tasks and challenges to me. I was never bored. Along with this there were always external challenges and events to go to.

    4/5

  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?
  • I was given a fair amount of responsibility. My tasks always felt like they were important and necessary rather than being a side task. I did not have much responsibility in terms of dealing with customers however due to the nature of the role I didn't really expect this.

    4/5

  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?
  • The training and skills I have developed are invaluable to me, both academically and professionally. I have learned so much about day to day banking and professional etiquette, and gained skills such as networking and strong communication which will benefit me in any job. Academically, as an Economics student to have hands on experience in a financial sector and to understand how economic theory translates into real life consequences has been very interesting and will be valuable going into my final year.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?
  • The atmosphere was a healthy balance between hard work and fun. The team were very friendly and there was always time for conversation and getting to know one another. However the work centric approach was adopted and work was never sacrificed for this.

    5/5

  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?
  • Very well organised. We had regular events with the early careers team to learn more about the bank and its culture. We also had regular social events with the other interns and grads to get to know one another. There was a timetable set in place at the start of the internship dictating particular events such as learning spotlights and assessments which was stuck to well. This really gave the internship a good structure.

    5/5

  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?
  • The company hosted numerous spotlight events in which they asked leaders within the Bank to talk to the interns about future developments both personally and Bank wide. There was a real emphasis on our personal professional development both individually and as a whole.

    5/5

  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?
  • Sports and Social Club

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    3/5

  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?
  • Very appealing. The company seems a great place to work at, as I was told by numerous colleagues. the company invests strongly in early careers and young talent and I feel like if I were to pursue a career with the company I would be open to endless learning and development opportunities.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?
  • We had regular organised social events with the other grads and interns, at least 3 during our 10 week placement. Beyond that there was a sense of community with the other interns and we met up regularly outside of work.

    5/5

  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?
  • Prices were to be as expected, very similar to the prices at home. On some of the organised events we were treated to 50% off which made socialising very appealing and very cheap!

    5/5

  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?
  • Great. There was a range of bars and pubs in very close proximity to the office therefore there was never a lack of places to go to. This expanded greatly when the wider Manchester area was considered which has lots of bars, pubs and clubs to choose from.

    4/5

  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?
  • There were a few opportunities including social events and sports clubs. As I don't play sports I felt some of the opportunities were limited.

    3/5

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Internship (1 Month+)

Commercial Banking, Banking, Business Management, Economics

North West

July 2019


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