Change and Business Solutions Intern Review

I have been carrying out various research projects, presentations, leading calls and generally learning more about financial crime and what my placement team are focused on achieving. This requires me to attend numerous meetings each day and often I am required to reach out to individuals from other teams for further information. I have also been carrying out intern based activities in groups with other interns that work on my problem solving and presentation skills.

My presentation skills have been further developed through my internship with the amount of presenting on calls, meetings and pitches I have been required to do. I have also developed my IT skills through the use of a variety of applications relating to my job area of financial crime. I have also gained very useful experience of what it is like to work in a business environment with hybrid working and collaboration across teams.

I was given a good level of responsibility during my placement with me completing work that had an impact on my placement team and also some additional research projects that could have future implications across the financial crime area. Additionally, I have been given responsibility when leading meetings and networking with other employees from across the bank.

I received a high level of support during my internship with regular catch ups with my placement manager and my graduate buddy. This meant I had a good space to voice any queries or concerns and I was able to draw upon their experience to give me access to a wider network and a range of resources for assisting me in my work.

The company culture and atmosphere was incredibly welcoming with employees happy to help whenever they were asked and the company polices on social responsibility were on show across the bank with high levels of focus on championing the potential of employees through lots of opportunities and focus on inclusion and diversity across the workforce.

I really enjoyed my placement as it provided me with an opportunity to put into practice the skills I have developed at University and further develop these within a business driven environment. The work was set at an appropriate level that challenged me without me feeling overwhelmed. Overall the placement was everything I thought it would be and more with the range of additional opportunities and social activities on offer.

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I would recommend others to be themselves during the interview and assessment process as it is just as much about your personality as your skills and previous experience. I would also recommend people to try to take as many of the opportunities offered to them as possible whilst on placement as they can all provide a unique experience and personal development opportunities. I was inspired to join NatWest based on positive feedback from others and the corporate culture displayed by the bank.