Finance Graduate Trainee Programme

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Finance Graduate Trainee Programme

Why Finance?

In Finance, we tie together all the financial activity across the bank through analysis, insight and reporting. It’s our job to manage the bank’s balance sheet, report on our financial performance, and make sure we’re making the right decisions for our customers.

Our customers expect their money to be well managed. We help our colleagues to make clear decisions while developing the right long-term financial strategy.

Our world-class graduate programme

As a graduate trainee in Finance, 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 will have 4 x 9 month placements (3 of which will be in Edinburgh with one of your placements being in Manchester) and you can expect to: 

• Work with respected industry leaders to develop a comprehensive understanding of the financial services sector, products and operations
• Quickly deepen your analytical skills and see how we use data to make decisions to improve what matters most to our customers
• Be involved in core finance activities, such as managing the bank’s balance sheet, reporting on financial performance, and developing a long-term financial strategy
• Nurture excellent relationship management skills by managing multiple stakeholders from a range of businesses
• Develop your ability to negotiate and challenge with purpose to make clear decisions and deliver good customer outcomes
• Tailor your experience by studying towards a professional accountancy qualification with ICAS

At the end of the programme, you’ll be well positioned to apply for finance roles in Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, Finance Partnering and Business Intelligence teams, and across our control functions.

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 also expect to:

• Learn from industry experts and immediately apply your learnings
• Enrich your learning with access to world-leading research and insights
• Accelerate your analytical capability
• Explore your potential in a truly inclusive environment
• Develop your relationship and stakeholder management skills
• Expand your global professional network
• Grow your confidence, build your resilience, and elevate your presence
• Experience first-hand what it’s like working in a purpose-driven organisation 

Entry requirements

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

• To have, or be on course to achieving a 2:1 in your degree
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Great communication skills
• Attention to detai​
• Creative problem-solving skills
• A real sense of initiative and resourcefulness in your work

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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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.

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