Business and Commercial Banking Graduate Scheme

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. 

Growth

From day one, your perspective is valued and it’s real work that matters, helping real businesses grow.  It’s real responsibility.

Specialities

You'll 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

Teaming up with engineers and experts to make our products better and create smoother experiences for customers 

Learning

Learning how we handle risk across the business (think credit underwriting and conduct controls) to support customers and make finance a positive force 

Skills

Grow your skills through our development opportunities. 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 within a team of experts.  
• Monitoring market opportunities and generating trade ideas.  
• Developing financial business cases for investments and initiatives and supporting pricing and trading.  
• Supporting efforts to break down barriers and build a more inclusive society. 

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.

Please note we’re not able to sponsor visas. 

Qualifications: Mandatory completion of the Global Credit Certification (GCC) with the opportunity to choose to take a further qualification in the second year of the programme. Training and costs are all taken care of.

Locations 

This is a rotational programme across various UK Locations including London, Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Edinburgh and Glasgow. You’ll need to be flexible. You will do your first year in one location but may need to relocate for year two.  

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.

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. 

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