Build meaningful relationships, spot new opportunities, and help us
speed up the UK's economic recovery.
HELP US GET THE ECONOMY BACK ON TRACK
Our mission is Helping Britain Prosper as we look after the financial
needs of businesses across the nation. As the country continues its
economic recovery, our work has been thrown into the spotlight. We help
UK-based businesses, from start-ups to established corporations, invest
locally and trade globally. We advise them how to manage their risks and
become more sustainable, as well as designing industry-leading products
to meet their changing needs.
Right now, we're looking for even more talented people to join our team
and help us prepare for whatever the future brings. And the good news
is, you don't need a banking or finance-related degree to do it.
IS OUR BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL BANKING GRADUATE SCHEME FOR YOU?
Passionate about developing relationships? Curious about what drives the
economy? Keen to embrace new challenges? If this sounds like you, then
join us in supporting a more sustainable and inclusive society.
In Business and Commercial Banking, we work to understand our clients
and the challenges they face at the frontline of the UK economy. We're
quick to collaborate and find solutions when world events shake up
markets. We're also versatile and quick to adopt new technologies that
will improve the way we work. If that sounds exciting, this scheme is
designed for you.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ON THE BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL BANKING GRADUATE
SCHEME
Over the course of two years and four rotational placements, you’ll
develop the multi-faceted knowledge you need to succeed in our Business
and Commercial Banking division, as well as the chance to explore a
variety of specialisms. From day one, your team will value your
perspective, give you real responsibility, and rely on you to help
businesses grow.
You’ll work directly with clients in our Relationship Management team,
support our Risk and Credit teams in assessing lending decisions, and
collaborate on the development of our strategy and proposition. Several
placements will also focus on our products and services, where you’ll
discover the breadth of what we offer our clients, including foreign
exchange, payments and transaction banking. One of these will be working
in a team that combines technology and product expertise to improve
customer experience. You’ll work alongside engineers and experts to
improve product journeys for the likes of mortgage and credit
applications.
On top of that, you’ll learn how we’re building digital innovation and
sustainability into everything we do, helping clients accelerate their
transition to net zero through the solutions we create. Whatever the
situation, our goal is to find even better ways of helping businesses
become more sustainable. Making this a scheme you’ll be proud to be part
of.
THE WORK YOU COULD BE DOING
- Meeting clients to understand their needs and how we can support them
- Helping teams pitch for business, developing leads and making
introductions
- Working on deals within a team of experts
- Monitoring market opportunities and generating trade ideas
- Developing financial business cases for investments and initiatives as
well as supporting with pricing and trading
- Supporting our work to help break down barriers to build a more
inclusive society
WHAT YOU NEED TO APPLY
A 2:2 degree or above in any subject area from any university.
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Locations: You’ll be based at one of our main hubs for the two
years you’re on the scheme. These are in Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds,
Birmingham, or Bristol . Tell us which location you’d like to be based
at on your application.
Closing date: 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.
Duration: 2 years
Qualifications: While it’s not mandatory, we will support with
training and costs to help you achieve a relevant professional finance
qualification such as ACT, CFA, CIMA or Chartered Banker.
