Business & Commercial Banking Internship

Job Description

Location: Bristol

Duration: 8 weeks

Help get the economy back on track by joining us on our mission to Help Britain Prosper and support UK businesses.

We create and deliver all kinds of financial products for businesses of every size and shape. We help them manage risks, become more sustainable, innovate, bring on new talent, and grow.

Finding solutions, embracing tech

When world events shake up markets, we're quick to collaborate and find solutions. We're flexible and excited to embrace new tech to improve the way we work. With our goal of finding even better ways to help our customers and businesses become more sustainable, this is a program you'll be proud to be part of. And you don't need a banking or finance degree.

Growth

From day one of your internship, your perspective is valued and it’s real work that matters, helping real businesses grow. It’s real responsibility.

Specialities

You may dive into all kinds of specialties and build a solid toolkit of skills, including working directly with Business & Commercial clients – understanding what they need and building relationships that last. Getting to know our range of products like lending, foreign exchange, payments, and merchant services.

Teams

You’ll work alongside engineers and experts to make our products better and create smoother experiences for customers.

Learning

You’ll get an insight into how we handle risk across the business (think credit underwriting and conduct controls) to support customers and make finance a positive force.

Skills

Through your internship, you’ll connect with colleagues, build your network, and make a difference. Build the career you want in our inclusive, growth-focused culture.

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 with an expert.
• Monitoring market opportunities and generating new and innovative ideas.
• Developing financial business cases for investments and initiatives while also supporting pricing.
• Supporting efforts to break down barriers and build a more inclusive society.

What’s Next

Your internship is just the beginning. It’s your chance to build skills, make connections and show what you can do. After your placement, you could be considered for our 2028 Graduate Programme – and take your career to the next level.

Progression to our graduate opportunities isn’t guaranteed, securing an offer is based on your performance during the internship, available roles, eligibility for the Graduate Programme, and successfully completing the fast-track assessment process.

Requirements

What you need to apply

• Be in your penultimate year at university.
• We strongly recommend the ability to demonstrate sound knowledge, understanding, and technical skills aligned to the role. Some aspects of this, alongside behaviours and values, will be assessed through the application process.
• We cannot sponsor visas.

Locations

This role is based in Bristol. All colleagues are expected to spend a minimum of two days each week in the office, some roles are five days per week.

Opening and Closing date

Applications for our Business and Commercial Banking Internship open 3rd November 2026 and close on 20th December.

Our schemes may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so it’s best to apply as soon as you can.

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 mean you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow, and develop.

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.