Graduate Trainee - Data Science

NatWest Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £42,000

Flexible benefits package

Job summary

NatWest Group invites applications for a 12-month Data Science Graduate programme designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to become a leading data science expert across customer-focused domains.

You will develop deep technical expertise, work on real business projects, and learn to deploy AI solutions using modern cloud technologies while collaborating with engineers and analysts to translate findings into business outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2:1 degree in a STEM subject.
• Genuine passion for data science, AI, and helping customers.
• Good problem-solving skills with an analytical approach.
• Comfort with ambiguity and championing change and innovation in an evolving world.
• Resilient, curious, and inquisitive.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Ambiguity tolerance

Resilience & curiosity

Education

2:1 STEM degree

Job description

Why Data Science?

At NatWest, our purpose is at the heart of everything we do. By deeply understanding our customers’ needs, ambitions, and the changing world around them, we use data as one of our most valuable assets to deliver better experiences, drive informed decisions, and make our customers’ lives easier.

To stay truly data-driven, we seek world-class Data Scientists who can innovate, challenge the status quo, and solve tomorrow’s problems. Using advanced analytics, machine learning, AI, and strong technical expertise, our teams create, test, and scale solutions that transform how we work and unlock new possibilities for our customers.

Your graduate journey

As a Data Scientist graduate trainee within NatWest, we’ll equip you with the knowledge, skills, and experiences you’ll need to make a significant impact through your work and become a leading data science expert.

Over the course of this 12-month programme, you can expect to:

• Develop deep technical expertise in data science, working alongside experienced professionals
• Collaborate on real business projects to solve complex problems in areas such as Economic Crime or Climate
• Gain a strong understanding of how data science can enhance customer experiences across our customer franchises including Retail, Wealth and Commercial
• Gain hands‑on experience with key tools and technologies, develop models using state of the art cloud technology, and learn about how to effectively build models utilising generative AI and machine learning frameworks
• Learn the full lifecycle of developing AI solutions, from ideation and model development to deployment, monitoring, and continuous improvement
• Work with large and complex data sets, applying statistical analysis, machine learning, and data visualisation techniques to uncover insights and inform strategic decisions
• Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and cross-functional teams, developing your communication and problem‑solving skills to effectively translate technical findings into actionable business outcomes
• Explore ethical considerations in data science, with a strong focus on data privacy, responsible AI, and doing what’s right for our customers and communities

How you’ll benefit

We’ll reward you with a starting salary of £42,000. And on top of your salary, you’ll have access toour flexible benefits package.

You can also expect to:

• Learn from industry experts and immediately apply your learnings
• Accelerate your technical capability
• Enrich your learning with full access to our data pathways
• Expand your global professional network
• Grow your confidence, build your resilience, and elevate your presence and personal brand
• Experience first‑hand what it’s like working in a purpose‑driven organisation that’s investing in technology to deliver first class customer experiences

Entry requirements

To be eligible for our Data Science Graduate programme, you’ll need:

• Tohave, or be on course to achieving a 2:1 in your degree in a STEM subject
• A genuine passion for data science, AI, and helping customers
• Good problem‑solving skills with an analytical approach
• To be comfortable with ambiguity and championing change and innovation in an evolving world
• To be resilient, curious, and inquisitive

Have another question?

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