Wealth Intern Review

by NatWest Group

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.7/5
  • The Role
    4.8
  • The Company
    5.0
  • The Culture
    4.3

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Overall, a lot of fun, really interesting and a career I want to pursue.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Team were fantastic and everyone in the wider business were so keen to help.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Could've asked for a more supportive line manager. So welcoming and helped me to meet the objectives I set out at the start.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Genuinely, the perfect balance between day to day tasks, projects and extras, like events and shadowing.

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • A fair amount.

    4/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Considering this is the career I want to pursue, the internship was ideally suited to forging a career in this area.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Team were hilarious, really helpful and friendly.

    5/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Lot of events for us to do, as well as being really well planned by both Coutts and Group.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • So many different activities to do! The first week was training in IT, banking and credit, then plenty of speaker series events, networking, etc.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Subsidised Canteen

    Subsidised/Company Gym

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

    • Exceptionally good. Graduate scheme is really well put together. Ideal for starting a career in Wealth Management and Private Banking.

    5/5

    The Culture

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

    • Couldn't ask for a better group of people. We've all become really good friends.

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

    • It's London so it isn't cheap and the bank is based on the Strand. Though it's a fantastic location and is cheaper if you look for deals etc.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • It's based in London so there are activities to suit all tastes, music preferences etc.

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

    • Plenty to get involved in, such as networking events, a charity project and applying to become a campus brand ambassador.

    5/5
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Details

Internship (1 Month+)

Banking

London

August 2013

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