Finance – Internship

Tamfol; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay

Pension funding

Annual leave

Volunteering

Training

Job summary

NatWest Group in the United Kingdom invites applications for a Finance summer internship based in Edinburgh with hybrid working between home and office. Over eight weeks you’ll work alongside Finance professionals, gain hands-on experience in data analysis and forecasting, and develop transferable skills in collaboration and commercial thinking.

A pro rata salary and structured learning programme accompany your placement.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year of university is required.
• On track to achieve a 2:1 in your degree.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication and relationship-building ability.
• Attention to detail and a willingness to learn.
• Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this programme.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience by working with Finance professionals.
• Analyze data and produce insights to support decisions.
• Contribute to forecasting, planning and financial performance activities.
• Complete a business improvement project.
• Develop transferable collaboration and communication skills.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Initiative

Curiosity

Education

Penultimate year

2:1 degree

Job description

Job Type:Permanent, Part-time, Full-time

Work location:Edinburgh, Scotland

You’ll split your time between working from home and at one of our offices, hubs or customer locations. Most hybrid roles require a minimum of two days a week in the office, with some roles requiring more frequent on-site collaboration.

Entry Level

This is a general indication and doesn’t always reflect day-to-day responsibilities. Check the job description for full details.

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This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom.

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.

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
• Please note that we do not offer visa sponsorship for this programme

Your benefits breakdown

Here’s a quick look at what your pay package and annual leave could look like if you get accepted for the role. We have a wide range of benefits to support you in your working life and beyond.

Your pay package

100% Base pay This is your base pay package that you take home every month.

+10% Pension funding This is monthly funding paid towards your pension.

Your leave allowance

25 days Annual leave You’ll also have the opportunity to purchase up to 5 additional days off.

3 days Volunteering Take time off to support the causes you’re passionate about.

3 days Training Take time to build the skills you need to grow your career.

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