Is our Corporate Banking and Markets graduate scheme for you?
Curious to learn what makes the economy tick? Love to work with some of the biggest global businesses? Ready to develop your technical skills and product knowledge? This is your moment.
From day one, you’ll learn from world-class teams and support some of the largest and most high-profile clients we work with. You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of financial markets and transaction solutions, to be well equipped to succeed in corporate and financial institutional banking. You’ll be valued for your perspective and have real responsibility. And you’ll enjoy unlimited opportunities to be innovative, think critically and add real value to our business. Which includes supporting our role in creating a more sustainable and inclusive society.
What you'll learn
Over the course of four placements, you’ll work in a variety of teams to support our clients, providing financing, risk management, trading and transactional banking solutions.
Your first three placements will see you gain experience and confidence in client facing, risk and product specialist roles. For your final placement, you’ll preference a specialism based on your experience and aspirations. And on completion you’ll have the skills and awareness to take your career anywhere across our Group.
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 offer tailored solutions, using data analytics for deeper insights.
- Assisting deal teams with pitching, developing opportunities, and closing deals.
- Analysing market trends to identify trade ideas and conduct financial analysis.
- Creating business cases for product innovation and supporting pricing and trading activities.
- Contributing to initiatives that promote inclusivity and break down barriers.
Requirements
What you need to apply
A 2:2 degree or above in any subject area from any university in the world. Note we’re not able to sponsor visas.
Location
This is a rotational Programme across key business hubs of London, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.
Graduates can expect to be rotated into placements across our main hubs in London, Birmingham, and Edinburgh, with the potential for relocation every six months. We support hybrid working with at least two days a week in the office.
Closing date
Applications for our Corporate Banking and Markets Graduate Scheme close on Sunday 20 October 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.