Assistant Relationship Manager Review

by NatWest Group

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

10/10
  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

    • Supporting relationship managers to achieve growth targets Participating as a member of a highly motivated team, sharing best practices and coaching less experienced colleagues Owning, managing, identifying and reporting the risks which exist in the business area Taking on new clients and holding meetings with customers Maintaining and updating client records to show any changes in their status

    10/10
  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

    • Knowledge of business applications Good problem solving and decision-making skills An awareness of risk in a financial environment Good credit skills with strong levels of accuracy

    10/10
  • 3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

    • I enjoy my programme as the bank provides plenty of opportunities to grow, learn and network. The programme provides enough challenge so that I am stretched and develop skills for the future.

    10/10
  • 4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

    • The programme is well organised with a clear structure and key dates to keep you on track

    10/10
  • 5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

    • A lot - my employer takes pride in their apprentices and seeing them excel in their career. NatWest spend a lot of time an energy investing in their apprentices and developing them with the skills needed for the future.

    10/10
  • 6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

    • - meeting with coach every 6 weeks - can send emails / set up calls earlier if need be - detailed feedback with coursework

    10/10
  • 7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

    • The course aligns very well with my role

    10/10
  • 8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

    • Yes - I am on the apprentice council - also on the DEI board and empower (womans) board

    10/10
  • 9a. Would you recommend NatWest Group to a friend?

    • Yes

  • 9b. Why?

    • - provides a good starting salary - guaranteed job if you pass probation / apprenticeship - opportunities to get involved with extra curriculum activates - good job progression - great culture

  • 10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to NatWest Group?

    • - Knowing why you want to work at NatWest - Having commercial knowledge about the bank and it's products and NatWest wider impact in society - connect with employees on LinkedIn and ask them about their role

Details

Level 3 Apprenticeship

Banking

London

May 2025

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