What you'll learn
Over two years and four rotational placements you’ll discover all that Business and Commercial Banking has to offer. Right from the get-go, your team will value your perspective, give you real responsibility, and rely on you to help businesses grow. You’ll explore a variety of specialisms and develop a well-rounded skill set, including:
- Working directly with Business & Commercial clients, understanding their needs and developing strong relationship-building skills.
- Understanding our range of products including lending, foreign exchange, payments and transaction banking, and merchant services.
- Learning how we develop our products to improve the customer experience, working with engineers and experts to enhance product journeys.
- Understanding how we manage risk across the business, including credit underwriting and conduct controls, to support customers and shape finance as a force for good.
You’ll be matched up with a buddy or mentor to support you and offer guidance throughout the scheme, and you’ll have access to technical and business-aligned training, including platforms such as Viva Learning and Learning Management systems, to further help your development.
With opportunities for extracurricular activities to expand your skills and experience across the bank, and with introductions to colleague networks, you’ll make great connections to further your career.
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
A 2:2 degree or above in any subject area from any university.
Locations
This is a rotational Programme across key business hubs of Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester.
Graduates can expect to be rotated into placements across our main hubs in Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds and Manchester, with the potential for relocation every six months. We support hybrid working with at least two days a week in the office.
Closing date
The closing date for applications for our Business & Commercial Banking Graduate Scheme is Sunday 3 November 2024.
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.
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 our how to apply page.
