The integration of Lloyds TSB and HBOS was one of the largest in
history, and although the official integration period is over,
there is still much for us to do internally. Responding to a
dynamic regulatory framework and continuing to work together as one
company with many separate brands brings us many challenges. It
brings opportunities too, as we work to ensure that the customer is
at the forefront of all our decisions.
Few other organisations are experiencing change of this
magnitude, so joining Lloyds Banking Group will enable you to gain
invaluable experience within this exciting industry.
Our Finance Programme is sponsored by several senior leaders
within the business. Their direct input into the scheme and
placements will ensure you develop all the skills needed to
fast-track you into becoming a future financial leader too.
We've designed this three-year rotational programme to give you
a broad overview of how each part of the bank operates. From the
Retail Branch Network, Commercial Banking or an Operations centre,
to the Finance Director's Office and other Group Executive
Functions, you'll work with a variety of internal and external
stakeholders. You'll be exposed to business areas and opportunities
few finance professionals are lucky enough to experience - giving
you all the skills and expertise you need to lead this department
and help shape its future.
Throughout the programme, we'll also support you to gain your
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) or Associate
Chartered Accountant (ACA) qualifications, with training delivered
by the UK's leading professional education group, BPP. Our
dedicated Finance Academy will also support your development and
career progression.
Your first, one-year, Core Finance placement is all about
gaining an in-depth understanding of the major influence Finance
has in the success of our business. Here you'll gain a breadth of
experience, learning about the many roles and responsibilities that
make up our Finance function.
It's vital that you gain a thorough understanding of how we
operate, and so your second placement - Commercial Business - will
see you take an exciting six-month journey into the unknown. You
might end up in a team leader role in one of our operational
centres, or even one of our high street branches. Wherever you find
yourself, you'll develop customer focus and leadership skills to
the full. Next, a six-month Finance Project placement will enable
to you apply what you've learned - giving you the basic skills for
becoming a successful co-pilot.
In the final year of the programme, you'll find your niche.
Refining, polishing and broadening your skills, you'll become a
well-rounded Finance professional. Whether you take on a Generalist
or Specialist Finance position, you'll build on your knowledge,
expertise and leadership flair, and springboard into a promising
future with us.
We're looking for people with the talent, energy, drive and
determination to bring a whole new dimension to our business. You
should be able to influence and build professional relationships at
all levels. And, as well as being adaptable in a constantly
changing environment, you'll need to be geographically mobile -
able to work wherever we need you across the Group.