Finance
Consumer Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship
Lloyds Banking Group
Location
Leeds
Salary
£27,400 + fantastic benefits (Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol and Edinburgh); £32,000 + fantastic benefits (London)
Duration
3 years
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
Level 6
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
26 January 2027
Minimum grades
GCSE Maths and English grade 4+ (or National 5 grades A-C in Scotland), 96 UCAS points
Disability Confident
✓ Yes
About the role
As a Consumer Financial Services Professional Apprentice, you'll build client relationships, learn how banking really works, and earn industry-recognised qualifications while getting paid. You'll study while gaining experience across different banking roles, covering topics like the external environment and sustainability, legal & regulatory frameworks, customer and client relationship management, and digital tools and data systems. Work spans managing portfolios of banking clients, supporting strategic planning and system migrations, or exploring innovative product areas such as sustainable finance or market risk.
Requirements
England locations: At least 18 years old on 1st September 2027; GCSEs grades 4-9 in both English & Maths; minimum of 96 UCAS points. Scotland: At least 18 years old by end of February 2028; National 5 grades A-C in both English and Maths; minimum of 96 UCAS points. Must currently possess a valid Right to Work in the UK with visa end date extending beyond the apprenticeship duration. No visa sponsorship available.
Working week
Office attendance required most days during initial settling-in period. Hybrid working policy requires office attendance at least two days per week (40% for full-time colleagues) after settling-in period.
Skills
Banking and financial services fundamentalsRelationship managementRisk and regulatory knowledgeData analysis and reportingClient portfolio managementStrategic planning
Required qualifications
Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
UCAS Points · Any · Grade 96
Essential
Degree · Consumer Financial Services Professional · Grade Level 6
Training & development
Blended learning combining classroom and on-the-job training. You'll develop banking and financial services fundamentals, relationship management, risk and regulatory knowledge, and data analysis and reporting skills. Fully funded level 6 Consumer Financial Services Professional apprenticeship with a Chartered Banker Institute professional qualification.
Additional training
Support includes a mentor, manager and buddy. Access to a network of colleagues for development and guidance. Time allocated for your development throughout the programme.
Future prospects
By the end of the programme, you'll have your salary and qualifications fully covered. You'll develop diverse banking exposure and adaptable skills applicable across the financial services industry. Upon successful completion, you will be re-graded with pay consistent with the job family for your business area.
Company benefits
Generous pension contribution up to 15%, annual performance-related bonus, share schemes including free shares, adaptable benefits (discounted shopping), 22 days' holiday plus bank holidays, range of wellbeing initiatives, generous parental leave policies, menopause health package, Working with Cancer Initiative, reasonable workplace adjustments for disabled colleagues.
Things to consider
If your commute exceeds 1.5 hours, relocation closer to the office is strongly recommended to ensure consistent attendance. Applications may close earlier than advertised depending on location interest. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role due to Home Office skilled worker salary threshold requirements.
About Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Banking Group helps businesses of every shape and size grow, thrive and prosper. From green finance to commercial lending, supporting the UK economy at every level. Committed to being the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Website
www.lloydsbankinggroup.comIf this one works out
This role is in Leeds. If you'd be moving for it, a room in a shared house there typically runs £500–£730 a month.