Why Finance?
Finance sits at the heart of how our bank thinks, decides and grows. Through analysis, insight and reporting, we help colleagues make informed decisions, manage risk and invest in the things that matter most to our customers.
From managing our balance sheet to shaping long-term strategy, Finance plays a vital role in helping the bank perform today while planning for tomorrow.
Your internship journey
Our Finance summer internship is designed to give you a real insight into life at NatWest Group, while helping you build the skills, experience and confidence to explore your future career options.
During the programme, you'll gain hands‑on experience working alongside Finance professionals, applying your skills to meaningful work and learning how financial insight helps drive decisions across the bank.
Over the course of this eight-week programme, you can look forward to:
- Learning about our culture, values and the role Finance plays in supporting the bank's success
- Building an understanding of the fast-moving financial services industry
- Developing practical experience in analysing data and producing insights to support business decisions
- Gaining exposure to forecasting, planning and financial performance activities
- Taking part in training, learning opportunities and day‑to‑day team activities
- Working on a business improvement project that helps you apply your skills in a real‑world environment
- Developing transferable skills in collaboration, problem‑solving, communication and commercial thinking
- Seeing first‑hand how colleagues across the bank work together to deliver good customer outcomes
At the end of the placement, we'll assess what you've learned. If successful, you could be offered a place on our Finance graduate programme, giving you the opportunity to continue your development and take the next step in your career.
How you'll benefit
We'll reward you with a starting salary of £27,090 pro rata.
Plus, you'll benefit from:
- Learning from experienced Finance professionals and seeing first‑hand how a leading bank makes decisions
- Access to research, insights and development opportunities to support your growth
- Building a network of colleagues, mentors and peers across Finance and the wider bank
- A supportive and inclusive environment where you can bring your whole self to work
- Early responsibility and meaningful work that contributes to real business outcomes
- Growing your confidence, resilience and professional impact
- Developing transferable skills in analysis, decision‑making, collaboration and commercial thinking that can support a wide range of future career opportunities
- The experience of working in a purpose‑led organisation focused on delivering good customer outcomes
Entry requirements
To be eligible for our Finance summer internship, you'll need:
- To be in your penultimate year of university
- To be on course to achieve a 2:1 in your degree
- An interest in understanding how businesses make decisions and create value for customers
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- The ability to communicate clearly and build positive relationships with others
- Attention to detail and a willingness to learn
- Initiative, curiosity and the confidence to explore new ideas
Hours 35
Ways of Working:Hybrid
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Finance - Internship employer: NatWest Group
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