Internal Audit Graduate Trainee Programme

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Internal Audit Graduate Trainee Programme

Why Internal Audit?

In Internal Audit, we provide assurance for the bank by calling out risks, asking the tough questions, and challenging where we need to. We’re an independent voice in our organisation, integral to protecting our customers' interests and meeting our long-term ambitions.

We make sure effective controls are always in place to manage our risks, keeping the bank and our customers safe.

Our world-class graduate programme

As a graduate trainee in our Internal Audit programme, we’ll equip you with the knowledge, skills and experiences you’ll need to make a significant impact through your work.

Over the course of this three-year programme, you can expect to: 

• Quickly gain experience and insights into the financial services industry, products and operations
• Learn from leading industry experts to build a deep understanding of our risk environment and the controls we use to mitigate those risks
• Build a deep understanding of the changes happening across financial services
• Help assess risks and controls, and undertaking testing, effectively contributing to continuous monitoring by analysing Mi/data or reviewing risk information
• Work directly with stakeholders across the bank to improve their risk and control frameworks
• Gain unique experience helping to deliverour audit plan and provide assurance to our Audit Committee
• Support continuous risk monitoring and help to evolve our control framework
• Tailor your experience by achieving a professional qualification relevant to your job.

How you’ll benefit

We’ll reward you with a starting salary of £35,000. And on top of your salary, you’ll also have access to our flexible benefits package. 

You can look forward to: 

• Learning from industry experts and immediately applying your learnings
• Accelerating your risk management capability
• Enriching your learning through our NatWest Group Academy
• Mastering your ability to influence change and challenge the status quo
• Developing excellent relationship management skills
• Expanding your global professional network
• Growing your confidence, building your resilience, and elevating your executive presence
• Experiencing first-hand what it’s like working in a purpose-driven organisation

At the end of the programme, you’ll be well positioned to work at the forefront of your profession by securing a job as a senior auditor.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for our Internal Audit graduate programme, you’ll need:

• Tohave, or be on course to achieving a 2:1 in your degree
• Great listening and communication skills
• A deep sense of integrity
• To enjoy collaborating and working as part of a team
• A rigorous approach to problem solving
• Curiosity and an open mind

About NatWest

We’re more than just a bank. We're your partners in progress, dedicated to empowering individuals like you. We believe in the potential within everyone, and we're here to help you unlock it. From bustling cities to quiet communities, we're building a future where financial barriers don't exist. Together, let's think again and explore a new world of possibilities.

Discover a world of opportunities with us. We're a leading UK financial services group home to a diverse family of iconic brands, including NatWest, RBS, Coutts, and more.

Our approach:

• Ethnically diverse: It’s important that the diversity of our team reflects the diversity of our customers; we’ve set ourselves the goal of identifying, developing and appointing at least 14% Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) leaders by 2025.
• Gender balanced: A gender balanced team is vital to our success and we're working towards a target of having women in 50% of our top level leadership roles by 2030.
• LGBT+ Innovative: Our goal is to deliver a better LGBT+ colleague and customer experience by continuously challenging the status quo. With insight, education and support we are working towards being an LGBT+ employer of choice.
• Disability smart: We're positively addressing the needs of disabled colleagues and candidates, and we’ve set ourselves the goal to be recognised externally as a disability smart organisation through our actions and internal initiatives

Our Graduate, Internship, and Insight Experiences offer structured learning tailored to your aspirations. We're committed to helping you find your perfect fit within our organisation. Whether you thrive in fast-paced environments or prefer a more strategic approach, we’ve opportunities to suit your unique skills and ambitions.

We believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. Our diverse teams bring fresh perspectives and drive innovation.

How to apply

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