Corporate Banking and Markets Graduate Scheme
Imagine what’s next. Imagine supporting some amazing companies to achieve their goals, developing your people and product skills, and working to Help Britain Prosper. Make it real. Apply now for our Corporate Banking and Markets Graduate Scheme.
Duration
2 years
Salary
£45,000 + fantastic benefits
Location
Rotational Programme across key business hubs of London, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.
Qualifications
If you’d like to study for a relevant professional finance qualification such as ACT, CFA, IMC, GCC, CIMA, we’ll take care of training and costs.
Join a trusted partner of UK businesses
We’re on a mission to Help Britain Prosper, by supporting the financial needs of large and globally listed companies and financial institutions with strong UK ties. We’re leaders in markets, finance, and transactional banking, and we help businesses manage risks and go green with cutting-edge products and services.
Right now, we’ve got some amazing opportunities for talented graduates to join our team. And you might be surprised to learn that you don't need a banking or finance degree to join us. If you’re collaborative, with energy and ideas, you’ll be a great fit for our diverse, inclusive and supportive culture.
Is our Corporate Banking and Markets graduate scheme for you?
Curious to learn what makes the economy tick? Love to work with some of the biggest global businesses? Ready to develop your technical skills and product knowledge? This is your moment.
From day one, you’ll learn from world-class teams and support some of the largest and most high-profile clients we work with. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of financial markets and transaction solutions, to be well equipped to succeed in corporate and financial institutional banking. You’ll be valued for your perspective and have real responsibility. And you’ll enjoy unlimited opportunities to be innovative, think critically and add real value to our business. Which includes supporting our role in creating a more sustainable and inclusive society.
What you'll learn
Over the course of four placements, you’ll work in a variety of teams to support our clients, providing financing, risk management, trading and transactional banking solutions.
Your first three placements will see you gain experience and confidence in client facing, risk and product specialist roles. For your final placement, you’ll preference a specialism based on your experience and aspirations. And on completion you’ll have the skills and awareness to take your career anywhere across our Group.
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 offer tailored solutions, using data analytics for deeper insights.
- Assisting deal teams with pitching, developing opportunities, and closing deals.
- Analysing market trends to identify trade ideas and conduct financial analysis.
- Creating business cases for product innovation and supporting pricing and trading activities.
- Contributing to initiatives that promote inclusivity and break down barriers.
Requirements
What you need to apply
A 2:2 degree or above in any subject area from any university in the world. Note we’re not able to sponsor visas.
Location
This is a rotational Programme across key business hubs of London, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.
Graduates can expect to be rotated into placements across our main hubs in London, Birmingham, and Edinburgh, with the potential for relocation every six months. We support hybrid working with at least two days a week in the office.
Closing date
Applications for our Corporate Banking and Markets Graduate Scheme are currently closed.
Our graduate schemes may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so it’s best to apply as soon as you can.
How to apply
Our application process is designed to help you shine. We want everyone to feel they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity, or culture.
Find details, including stages and tips for success, on our how to apply page.
The application process
Ready to take the next step? Find out how to apply for our placements here.
Meet Tanyaradzwa
A dream of helping develop countries was the catalyst for Tanyaradzwa’s step into a career in Energy Transition and Commodities at Lloyds Banking Group.
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Your development
We’ll make sure you have everything you need to build the future you want. You'll find support through networks, mentorship programmes and your team. You'll find life-long learning, too, through the training opportunities we offer and the professional qualification we'll help you reach.
FAQs
Looking for help with your application? Need to know more about the interview process? Search our FAQ page to find useful information, tips and support.
Why LBG?
We're a financial services group, with millions of customers and a presence in almost every community. Our purpose is to help Britain prosper, by meeting our customers ever-changing financial needs.
