Business and Commercial Banking Graduate Scheme

Business and Commercial Banking Graduate Scheme

Imagine a career at the forefront of the UK economy, building specialist skills to Help Britain Prosper.

Help us get the economy back on track

Looking for a role with real impact and meaning? How about playing a part in the UK’s economic recovery? We’re determined to Help Britain Prosper, and it’s vital we do all we can to look after the financial needs of UK businesses.

As the country continues its economic recovery, our work is more important than ever. We design and deliver a huge range of financial products for businesses of all shapes and sizes, helping them manage and minimise risks, improve their sustainability, innovate, recruit, and grow.

Right now, we're on the lookout for talented individuals to join our team and help shape the future. The best part? You don’t need a banking or finance degree to get involved.

We’re integrating digital innovation and sustainability into everything we do, helping our customer work towards net zero. Whatever the challenge, our mission is to discover even better ways to help businesses become more sustainable. Making this a scheme you’ll be proud to be part of.

Plus, we're quick to collaborate and find solutions when world events shake up markets. And we’re versatile and eager to adopt new technologies that will improve the way we work. If all this sounds good, we’re waiting to hear from you.

What you'll learn

Over two years and four rotational placements you’ll discover all that Business and Commercial Banking has to offer. Right from the get-go, your team will value your perspective, give you real responsibility, and rely on you to help businesses grow. You’ll explore a variety of specialisms and develop a well-rounded skill set, including:

• Working directly with Business & Commercial clients, understanding their needs and developing strong relationship-building skills.
• Understanding our range of products including lending, foreign exchange, payments and transaction banking, and merchant services.
• Learning how we develop our products to improve the customer experience, working with engineers and experts to enhance product journeys.
• Understanding how we manage risk across the business, including credit underwriting and conduct controls, to support customers and shape finance as a force for good.

You’ll be matched up with a buddy or mentor to support you and offer guidance throughout the scheme, and you’ll have access to technical and business-aligned training, including platforms such as Viva Learning and Learning Management systems, to further help your development.

With opportunities for extracurricular activities to expand your skills and experience across the bank, and with introductions to colleague networks, you’ll make great connections to further your career.

The work you could be doing

• Meeting clients to understand their needs and how we can support them.
• Helping teams pitch for business, develop leads, and make introductions.
• Working on deals within a team of experts.
• Monitoring market opportunities and generating trade ideas.
• Developing financial business cases for investments and initiatives and supporting pricing and trading.
• Supporting efforts to break down barriers and build a more inclusive society.

Requirements

What you need to apply

• A?2:2 degree or above?in any subject area from any university.
• Legal right to work in the UK at the start of employment, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this programme

Locations

This is a rotational Programme across key business hubs of Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester.

Graduates can expect to be rotated into placements across our main hubs in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester, with the potential for relocation every six months. We support hybrid working with at least two days a week in the office.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.