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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
Hours per week
35h
Level
Level 6 – Degree
Degree awarded
Level 6 Consumer Financial Services Professional Apprenticeship with professional qualification from the Chartered Banker Institute
Start date
1 September 2027
Application deadline
26 January 2027
Minimum grades
GCSE grades 4-9 in English and Maths (or Scottish National 5 grades A-C in English and Maths); minimum 96 UCAS points
Disability Confident
✓ Yes

About the role

As a Consumer Financial Services Professional Apprentice at Lloyds Banking Group, you'll build client relationships, learn how banking really works, and earn industry-recognised qualifications - all while getting paid. Over three years you'll gain experience across different banking roles, covering topics including the external environment and sustainability, legal and regulatory frameworks, customer and client relationship management, and digital tools and data systems. Depending on the team you join, you might be managing portfolios of banking clients, supporting strategic planning and system migrations, or exploring innovative product areas such as sustainable finance or market risk.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old on 1st September 2027 (England) or by end of February 2028 (Scotland). GCSEs grades 4-9 in both English and Maths (or National 5 grades A-C in Scotland). Minimum of 96 UCAS points. Must possess a valid Right to Work in the UK with visa end date extending beyond the duration of the programme (up to five years). No visa sponsorship available.

Working week

Office-based most days during initial settling-in period; thereafter minimum 2 days per week in office (40% for full-time colleagues) under hybrid working policy.

Skills

Banking and financial services fundamentalsRelationship managementRisk and regulatory knowledgeData analysis and reportingCustomer and client relationship managementDigital tools and data systems

Required qualifications

Essential
GCSE · English · Grade 4
Essential
GCSE · Maths · Grade 4
Essential
UCAS Points · Any · Grade 96
Essential
National 5 · English · Grade C
Essential
National 5 · Maths · Grade C

Training & development

Blended learning combining classroom and on-the-job training. Support includes a mentor, manager and buddy. Topics covered include banking and financial services fundamentals, relationship management, risk and regulatory knowledge, data analysis and reporting, sustainability, legal and regulatory frameworks, and digital tools and data systems.
Additional training
Apprentices are expected to be in the office most days during the initial settling-in period. Hybrid working policy requires office attendance at least two days per week (40% for full-time colleagues) after settling in.
Future prospects
Upon successful completion, you will have a fully funded level 6 Consumer Financial Services Professional apprenticeship qualification and a professional qualification from the Chartered Banker Institute. You will be re-graded with pay consistent with the job family for your business area, and will have developed diverse banking exposure and adaptable skills for a career in financial services.

Company benefits

Generous pension contribution of up to 15%, annual performance-related bonus, share schemes including free shares, lifestyle benefits such as discounted shopping, 22 days' holiday plus bank holidays, range of wellbeing initiatives, generous parental leave policies, reasonable workplace adjustments for disabilities.

Things to consider

If your commute to the office exceeds 1.5 hours, Lloyds strongly recommends relocating closer to the office. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. The closing date varies by location: London and Birmingham 1st December 2026, Leeds 15th December 2026, Bristol 29th December 2026, Edinburgh 26th January 2027.

About Lloyds Banking Group

Lloyds Banking Group is a leading UK financial services group that helps businesses of every shape and size grow, thrive and prosper. From green finance to commercial lending, they support the UK economy at every level. They are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and are a Disability Confident Leader.
Website
www.lloydsbankinggrouptalent.com
If this one works out

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