Strategy, Corporate Development & Sustainability Graduate Trainee Programme

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Strategy, Corporate Development & Sustainability Graduate Trainee Programme

Why Strategic Development?

Strategic Development sits at the heart of our business ensuring that we are building a bank that is ready for the future.

We are made up of teams for Strategy, Climate and Sustainable banking; working together to shape our future and make sure we’re building a sustainable, innovative and purposeful bank.

Our world-class graduate programme

As a graduate trainee in Strategic Development, 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 two-year programme, you can expect to: 

• Establish your own track record of success in areas like Strategy, Sustainable Banking and Climate
• Tackle some of the most challenging issues faced by the bank
• Build a breadth of customer, banking and innovation knowledge
• Develop highly sought after and transferable skills
• Elevate your digital and commercial awareness
• Gain unique development experiences across different environments

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
• Accelerate your data analysis and research capability
• Enrich your learning through our NatWest Group Academy
• Master your project 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

At the end of the programme, you’ll be well positioned to apply for a job in any of our Strategy teams or as an analyst or social researcher.

Entry requirements

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

• To have, or be on course to achieving a 2:1 in your degree
• A growth mindset
• To enjoy problem solving and have strong critical thinking skills
• A sound sense of judgement
• To be creative, curious and inquisitive
• A strong customer focus

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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