Mortgage Sanctioner Review

by NatWest

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

8.1/10

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

I work in the mortgage lending unit within credit risk. My day-to-day job involves assessing mortgage applications and making credit decisions on whether to approve or decline them based on information provided.

8/10

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

My communication skills have significantly improved since starting the programme. From contacting brokers/customers to general interaction with my team. Other skills include having an eye for detail and being able to analyse and understand complicated documents.

5/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme as it has allowed me to join the bank at a very early stage, I'm learning a lot and progressing onto more complicated tasks. The opportunities provided by the bank once you role off the programme are good too and definitely an important factor for me.

7/10

4. How valued do you feel by NatWest?

I feel generally well valued by RBS. The compensation package is great and team and managers are always keen to know how you are getting on and how to improve.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The structure of the programme is good. I am part of the first batch of apprentices to join this specific unit and therefore it has been new to them. The learning has been steady and progressive which is great.

9/10

6a. How much support do you receive from your training provider?

Support from my training provider has been ok, I don't really feel as though i've needed any extra support so that's good but the contact has been minimal.

6/10

6b. How much support do you receive from your employer?

Support is excellent, I'm always asked oon how they could make things better for me and therefore feel really well supported. Managers are always helpful and happy to accommodate any requests you have.

10/10

7. How well does your salary/package meet your costs?

The salary package is excellent. It definitely covers more than enough of my costs and I feel this is a great starting salary.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

There are numerous social events that go on which you can always get involved in.

8/10

9. Would you recommend NatWest to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

I feel its a great start to a career. It gives you the foundation needed to really excel once you role off the programme. If your keen to learn and also want to join a large organisation where there are numerous opportunities, RBS is the place for you.

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

Make sure you thoroughly read up on the values and visions of RBS. RBS have brilliant values and you should really believe in them if you are to be successful in applying.