Assistant Relationship Manager Review

by NatWest

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9/10

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

I am an Assistant Relationship Manager in Lombard, RBS Group. Lombard is an asset finance provider. I support Senior Managers in quoting customers and doing deals for all sorts of assets and customers.

10/10

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

I have completed AAT Level 2 & 3 along with working and have learnt a various number of skills. I have learnt a lot from the Regular reading reviews we do every quarter

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy the work environment and I love the team I work in. I didn't expect to enjoy myself as much as I have and make good friends along the way also

10/10

4. How valued do you feel by NatWest?

I feel valued because I am given flexibility and support when needed. Managers are always there for us to ask help from and talk to about anything.

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Well organised, we are given support and resources such as exam papers and detailed amount of notes to help us prepare for any exams we took.

10/10

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

enough, I attended college once a week and was given enough resources and studying time which enabled me to sit and pass the 10 exams that I took

10/10

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

A lot, I can get flexible working times and a lot of support from everyone. Line managers are kind and helpful as they listen to any problems I face.

10/10

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

The travel is expensive because I am based in central London. Living costs are okay but I think if I was living alone, paying rent, I'd struggle.

3/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

Many which I need to take. There's many sporting events, like squash and netball to raise money for charity. Company events to promote RBS and Lombard.

8/10

9. Would you recommend NatWest to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

RBS puts us first, our health and wellbeing is important to them. They support your needs and offer flexible times for you to work. Working from home etc

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

Just be yourself during the interview, you will be welcomed. Take all opportunities that you are given. keep calm on assessment day. I would have like to know more about my job role.