Portfolio Manager Review

by NatWest

Best Apprenticeship Employer

Rating

9.4/10

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

Work for NatWest Bank in the Commercial banking sector •Job title is a Portfolio Manager •Customers/business’s with accounts starting at £2 million reaching up to £25 million. Someone that manages a customer’s facilities and determines whether they are appropriate and serviceable.

10/10

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

Currently studying towards the Professional Banker Certificate. Develop confidence skills, communication skills, people skills.

10/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

It's a brilliant opportunity to be involved in. It's a great starting block for a young person to enter the banking world.

9/10

4. How valued do you feel by NatWest?

My line manager is supportive of everything I do, we have 121's weekly to see how my week has been and to monitor my development within the programme. I receive feedback regularly on how I am getting on, and am praised for the work I have been doing!

10/10

5. How well organised/structured is your programme?

Very organised, I received my Individual learning plan with sets out my webinars, my task books suggested exam date etc. So I always know where I should be in terms of progress. I have weekly 121's with my line manager to discuss how I am getting on. I also have catch ups with my BPP university tutor.

9/10

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

I have guidance and support whenever I need it.

7/10

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

My line manager is always full of support to help in my further development, she's been brilliant. My BPP University tutor is happy to answer any questions I may have. Everyone within the bank is happy to help and support apprentices!

10/10

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

The salary for a apprentice is brilliant, coming in from just a weekend job to a fully fledged salary was great. Considering the national apprentice wage is £3.48 RBS pay much more than what most employers do.

10/10

8. Are there many opportunities outside of work?

I have been involved with volunteer projects! There are always networking events to meet new people.

10/10

9. Would you recommend NatWest to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

They want everyone to succeed, they will happily support anyone who shows willing to want to do well. They are a modern thinking bank, with employee networks such as 'Focused Women' and 'Rainbow Network' which empower diversity throughout the bank. There are many different routes within the bank to try and gain experience in and always opportunities to progress.

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

It's a lengthy process with many stages but as you pass each stage it makes you determined to show that you definitely want this job and that it's the right opportunity for you. In terms of the interview, you are providing week before with help sheets and a list of scenario questions that give you a guide of how to structure your answers.