Finance Graduate Scheme (Edinburgh)
Finance Graduate Scheme (Edinburgh)
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End Date
Sunday 26 October 2025Salary Range
42000Before you start your application please note alternative formats are available on request. Please contact us by emailing or calling on 0. If emailing please tell us how you would like us to respond - we can email back or call you to discuss any requirements or concerns you might have. We will get back to you as soon as we can but during busy times it might take up to 5 working days (Dont worry this wont affect your progress in the application process)
Job Description Summary
Prior to submitting your application please visit our early careers website to find out more about the schemes we offer and the recruitment journey: .Our graduate schemes may close early if we receive a high number of applications so its best to apply as soon as you can.
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Job Description
Shape the numbers. Shape the future.
In Finance at Lloyds Banking Group we do a lot more than balance the books. Were part strategists part storytellers part tech-savvy problem-solvers. We guide big decisions steer smart investments manage risk. And keep the UKs biggest bank on the front foot.
This isnt your average add it up and file it away finance job. The financial world is changing at speed new tech new competitors shifting customer needs and were right there shaping what comes next. We dive into data track the markets stay ahead of regulation influence how products are built and make sure the Groups financial health doesnt just stay fighting fit it grows.
As a Finance Graduate you wont be watching from the sidelines with a spreadsheet. Youll be right in the thick of it. Bringing insights that shape where we put our resources how we manage risk and how we deliver value for millions of customers and shareholders.
Three years. Four big rotations. Unlimited learning.
Over three years youll rotate through four placements in Finance and beyond getting a panoramic view of how the bank ticks (and how to keep it ticking smoothly).
Including:
- Insight data and analysis - using new technology to forecast future performance.
- Core Finance crunching the numbers in reporting budgeting and forecasting.
- Business partnering - nurturing relationships between finance and the business.
- Non-Finance - the opportunity to work outside of Finance with one of our many business teams getting closer to customers.
- You could be spending time in teams such as Audit & Assurance Risk & Governance Strategic Business Management Management Accounting Finance and Reporting and Taxation or Treasury.
What your work could look like
- Spotting market trends and helping shape our investment strategy.
- Designing controls to keep the Groups finances rock-solid.
- Turning complex figures into clear actionable insight for senior leaders.
Across the programme youll get a 360 view of how finance powers the bank work on projects with real strategic impact and be part of tech-driven transformation thats redefining what a modern finance function can do.
The skills youll master
By the end of the scheme youll be:
- Finance-fluent creating accurate timely decision-ready financial info.
- Commercially sharp understanding how we generate revenue and create value.
- Insight-driven spotting patterns in data that others miss.
- Tech-ready hands-on with analytics tools reporting platforms and transformation projects.
- Influential building trusted relationships and using your analysis to spark decisions that make a strategic difference.
Youll also join multi-skilled teams where finance meets technology. Because in modern finance how we work is just as important as what
we deliver.
Your future. Fully backed.
By the end youll have:
- A respected professional qualification.
- A powerful mix of technical know-how strategic thinking and commercial awareness.
- The network confidence and skillset to take your career anywhere in finance and beyond.
- Well pick up the tab for training and exam costs and give you the time support and encouragement to succeed from dedicated study leave to mentors whove already passed the same exams.
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
- 22 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
Choose from various UK locations including Leeds London Bristol and Edinburgh. Youll be based there throughout your programme. With our hybrid working policy all colleagues are expected to spend a minimum of two days each week in the office.
Qualifications
Youll work towards a professional accountancy qualification recognised across the UK and internationally becoming chartered upon completion.
Opening and Closing date
Applications for our Finance 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
