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Placement details

Overview

Locations: Edinburgh

You’ll need to be flexible. Mix office and home working with our hybrid working policy.

Start date: Early to mid-September 2026

Application criteria:

Edinburgh

• You’ll need to be 18 years old by the end of February 2027.  
• Nat 5 at grade A – C in both Maths and English (obtained).
• 4 Highers at grade BBCC. These grades can be predicted, but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications.

Application deadine: The closing date to apply for this opportunity is Wednesday 31 December 2025.

How to apply: click 'Apply' at the top of this page!

 

About the Commercial & Business Banking Apprenticeship Programme

Qualifications: Level 6 Financial Services Professional with Kaplan and Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) Diploma & Professional Banking Certificate

Duration: 3 years

Salary: £26,500 + fantastic benefits

As a Commercial & Business Banking Apprentice, you’ll build client relationships, learn how banking really works, and earn industry-recognised qualifications - all while getting paid. 

This apprenticeship gives you the chance to study with Kaplan and CBI while gaining experience across different banking roles. 

You’ll cover topics like: 

• Professionalism & ethics
• Commercial lending
• Green & sustainable finance
• Legal & regulatory frameworks

And you’ll do work that really matters, from managing client portfolios to analysing performance and supporting financial queries. 

You’ll master: 

• Banking and financial services fundamentals
• Relationship management
• Risk and regulatory knowledge
• Data analysis and reporting 

We’ll cover your salary and qualifications. By the end, you’ll have: 

• A fully funded Level 6 Financial Services Professional apprenticeship
• CBI Diploma and Professional Banking Certificate
• Experience across multiple areas of banking
• Skills to take you anywhere in financial services 

About Lloyds Banking Group

They are the UK’s biggest digital bank, supporting over 22 million digitally active customers. They’re investing over £3bn in their people, technology, and data, to drive positive change, and their focus is on green finance and sustainable products to deliver a better future for everyone.

Their focus is to ensure they're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. They want their people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. They especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

Find out more about Lloyds Banking Group on their company page.

 

Commercial & Business Banking Apprentice – Edinburgh

 

Next Steps

Click ‘Apply’ at the top of this page!