Duration: 2 years
Salary: £45,000 plus fantastic benefits
Locations: Rotational Programme across key business hubs of London, Birmingham, Edinburgh and other strategic locations.
Qualifications: Study for a relevant professional finance qualification such as Global Credit Certification (GCC) with the opportunity to take a further qualification in the second year of the programme. Training and costs are all taken care of.
Work with the companies everyone else talks about
At Lloyds Banking Group, we serve some of the largest corporate and institutional clients with strong UK ties. Were talking big. Really big. Generally those with a turnover above £100m.
From our bases in the UK and the USA, were their go-to for funding big infrastructure, backing major housing and manufacturing projects, supporting higher education and regional development, and helping them navigate the fast-changing world of finance.
Were experts in transaction banking, debt financing, risk management and ESG advisory. And right now, were investing in new products, digital trade solutions and capital markets growth - all while improving our client experience and building innovative offerings that help our customers make responsible, sustainable choices.
As a CIB Graduate, you wont just hear about the big deals. Youll be in the room, learning how theyre made and seeing the strategy unfold.
Two years. Four rotations. Unlimited learning
Over two years, youll take on four placements across our hubs in London, Birmingham, and Edinburgh, with the chance to explore other strategic locations (and maybe even a stint in Frankfurt). Think of it as a guided tour through the most fascinating corners of corporate and institutional banking.
Your first taste of CB&M life
In your coverage rotation, you might:
Join high-stakes client meetings, picking up stakeholder management skills and learning how to build trust fast.
Create slick, client-facing packs that showcase our solutions.
Deliver strategic review presentations - complete with case studies - to celebrate wins and set next-step action plans.
Make senior management pipeline reports more visual and insightful.
Design one-page growth strategy templates to spot opportunities for strategic accounts.
Your risk and product rotations, you could get involved with:
Supporting financial modelling to shape the future of a deal.
Contribute to Deal Screening Committees, weighing up which opportunities should fly.
Analyse ESG and reputational risks, proposing ways to solve them.
Handle client queries across two portfolios while juggling tight deadlines like a pro.
Sustainability-focused - diving into ESG opportunities that help clients make responsible choices.
Product & Risk-driven - getting under the skin of our lending, credit and transactional banking solutions.
Learn. Apply. Repeat
Youll work towards your Global Credit Certification (GCC), plus any other training that fits your placements and ambitions. Along the way youll:
Build commercial awareness and technical skills.
Learn directly from relationship managers, traders and product specialists.
Join your fellow grads in running events, from client networking to socials that bring the team together.
Who youll meet
Youll work with senior leaders, specialist teams, and top-tier clients - getting an insiders view of how the UKs biggest banking decisions get made. Youll also see how were investing in infrastructure, trade digitisation, ESG growth and capital markets to keep our clients (and ourselves) ahead of the curve.
Your future. Fully loaded
Youll earn a great salary while building the skills, knowledge and network to go anywhere in corporate and institutional banking. By the end, youll understand the players, the products and the markets. Ready to specialise, lead projects, or take your career global.
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 that we cannot sponsor visas
Locations
This is a rotational programme across various UK Locations including London, Birmingham and Edinburgh plus other strategic locations. Youll need to be flexible. Theres potential for relocation 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.
Opening and Closing date
Applications for our Corporate Banking and Markets 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 our how to apply page.
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