Business and Commercial Banking Internship

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.

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.

What you’ll learn
Growth
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
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.
Team
Team
You’ll work alongside engineers and experts to make our products better and create smoother experiences for customers.
Learning
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
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 2027 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 FAQs
- Successfully completing the fast-track assessment process

Apply now!
Applications are now open! Think big. Act bold. We’re waiting for you to take the first step in joining Lloyds Banking Group where your ambition meets our opportunity.
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 do not sponsor visas.
Leeds, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester and Birmingham. With our hybrid working policy, all colleagues spend at least two days a week in the office.
Applications for the Business and Commercial Banking Internship will open on 12th November 2025.
We may close our internships early if we receive a high number of applications, so it’s best to apply as soon as possible.
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 out more, including stages and tips for success, on our how to apply page.


