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Business and Commercial Banking Internship

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Duration

8 weeks

Salary

£27,400 plus fantastic benefits

Locations

Birmingham, Bristol and Edinburgh. Mix office and home working with our hybrid working policy.

Help get the economy back on track

Want a role that means more? Join us on our mission to Help Britain Prosper and support UK businesses.

Right now, what we do matters more than ever. 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. 

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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 programme you'll be proud to be part of. And you don't need a banking or finance degree.

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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.

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.

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.

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. 
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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 the following: 

  • Your performance during the internship
  • Available roles
  • Eligibility for the Graduate Programme – Read more on eligibility in our Graduate FAQs
  • Successfully completing the fast-track assessment process 
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Requirements

•    Be in your penultimate year at university.
•    While we do not require a set projected minimum degree achievement, we strongly recommend the ability to be able 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.

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

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. 

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.   

Want to know more?

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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. Summer Internship FAQs
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The application process

Gain useful insights into how to get the most out of your application with our helpful hints and tips. Summer Internship - Application Process