Corporate Banking & Markets Graduate Scheme

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Work with the companies everyone else talks about
At Lloyds Banking Group we serve some of the largest corporate and institutional clients with strong UK ties. Were talking big. Really big. Generally those with a turnover above 100m.

From our bases in the UK and the USA were their go-to for funding big infrastructure backing major housing and manufacturing projects supporting higher education and regional development and helping them navigate the fast-changing world of finance.

Were experts in transaction banking debt financing risk management and ESG advisory. And right now were investing in new products digital trade solutions and capital markets growth - all while improving our client experience and building innovative offerings that help our customers make responsible sustainable choices.

As a CIB Graduate you wont just hear about the big deals. Youll be in the room learning how theyre made and seeing the strategy unfold.

Two years. Four rotations. Unlimited learning
Over two years youll take on four placements across our hubs in London Birmingham and Edinburgh with the chance to explore other strategic locations (and maybe even a stint in Frankfurt). Think of it as a guided tour through the most fascinating corners of corporate and institutional banking.

Your first taste of CB&M life
In your coverage rotation you might:
Join high-stakes client meetings picking up stakeholder management skills and learning how to build trust fast.
Create slick client-facing packs that showcase our solutions.
Deliver strategic review presentations - complete with case studies - to celebrate wins and set next-step action plans.
Make senior management pipeline reports more visual and insightful.
Design one-page growth strategy templates to spot opportunities for strategic accounts.

Your risk and product rotations you could get involved with:
Supporting financial modelling to shape the future of a deal.
Contribute to Deal Screening Committees weighing up which opportunities should fly.
Analyse ESG and reputational risks proposing ways to solve them.
Handle client queries across two portfolios while juggling tight deadlines like a pro.
Sustainability-focused - diving into ESG opportunities that help clients make responsible choices.
Product & Risk-driven - getting under the skin of our lending credit and transactional banking solutions.

Learn. Apply. Repeat
Youll work towards your Global Credit Certification (GCC) plus any other training that fits your placements and ambitions. Along the way youll:
Build commercial awareness and technical skills.
Learn directly from relationship managers traders and product specialists.
Join your fellow grads in running events from client networking to socials that bring the team together.

Who youll meet
Youll work with senior leaders specialist teams and top-tier clients - getting an insiders view of how the UKs biggest banking decisions get made. Youll also see how were investing in infrastructure trade digitisation ESG growth and capital markets to keep our clients (and ourselves) ahead of the curve.

Your future. Fully loaded
Youll earn a great salary while building the skills knowledge and network to go anywhere in corporate and institutional banking. By the end youll understand the players the products and the markets. Ready to specialise lead projects or take your career global.

Qualifications
Study for a relevant professional finance qualification such as Global Credit Certification (GCC) with the opportunity to take a further qualification in the second year of the programme. Training and costs are all taken care of.

Benefits
We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package which includes:
A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
An annual bonus award subject to Group performance
Share schemes including free shares
Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle such as discounted shopping
28 days holiday with bank holidays on top
A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Requirements

What you need to apply

While we do not require a 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 are unable to offer sponsorship for this programme and you must have full unlimited right to work in the UK.

Locations
This is a rotational programme across various UK Locations including London Birmingham and Edinburgh plus other strategic locations. Youll need to be flexible. Theres potential for relocation with our hybrid working policy 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 Corporate Banking and Markets Graduate Scheme open on 24th September 2025.

Our graduate schemes may close early if we receive a high number of applications so its 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 ourhow to applypage.

At Lloyds Banking Group were 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 youll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future whilst the scale and reach of our Group means youll have many opportunities to learn grow and develop.

We keep your data safe. So well only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. Well always explain what we need and why with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

Were 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 were building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.