Financial Service Professional School Leaver Apprentice (Lending & WCPM) – London

Please note, this site is only for external candidate applications. If you currently work for Lloyds Banking Group please apply via the internal career site. Please note: In order to complete an apprenticeship there needs to be a significant learning need. You need to consider your previous qualifications or significant relevant work experience which may mean you cannot proceed with this application. End Date Sunday 30 April 2023 Salary Range £31,941 - £46,137
Agile Working Options Flexibility in when hours are worked Job Description Summary The Financial Service Professional School Leaver Apprenticeship (Level 6) is an ideal opportunity for enthusiastic school leavers to start their career within Lloyds Banking Group and gain a professional qualification at the same time.

Lloyds Banking Group aims to Help Britain Prosper, and we aspire to create the bank of the future. We’re looking for innovative problem solvers, team players and individuals with an eye for detail who are keen to make an impact within financial services and want to be our leaders of the future.

You don’t need any banking experience as we’ll guide you on everything you need to know. What we’re looking for is passion, personality, and the commitment to learn!

This is an exciting time to join us, as you’ll gain exposure to our business at a time of significant growth, so if you want to join an expansive, values-led organisation apply now! Job Description What you’ll do: You’ll work within the Lending & Working Capital Product Management team, part of Business & Commercial Banking. if you're someone who enjoys managing a broad range of activities across stakeholder groups, appreciates variety and takes accountability for business improvement and delivery this could be the ideal role for you. Activities can include improving the risk profile of the product, supporting the delivery of operational efficiencies, assisting with risk events and incidents and business transformation. This role will provide you with an excellent opportunity to showcase your talent and excel within the Group by supporting complex activities, optimising client outcomes & product performance. We're recruiting the best people to work with us and in return for your dedication, you’ll enjoy our commitment to your ongoing personal and professional development. You can expect to be supported to grow and advance with the support of excellent training and progression opportunities. About the programme: Starting in September 2023, we’ll support your study towards a Level 6 – Financial Services Professional apprenticeship. This apprenticeship programme will last for 36 months, during which time you'll gain a degree level qualification - the Chartered Banker Advanced Diploma in Banking and Leadership in a digital age. Whilst on the Apprenticeship scheme 20% of your time will be dedicated to ‘mandatory apprenticeship hours’, which can include attending workshops, shadowing, reading, completing assignments etc. This means 80% of your role is applying your learning in the workplace, in a safe environment. Please note – you’ll be based in the location listed on this vacancy and will be expected to be ‘on-site’ in the office as and when required by the business. Additional travel may also be required as part of this role. What you’ll have: We expect you to be motivated, ambitious and committed to your own development. In particular, you’ll be keen to get to grips with financial systems and processes. The minimum qualifications required for this role are:

• Minimum 5 GCSEs Grades 4 - 9 or equivalent (including Maths and English) AND
• At least one A-Level or equivalent by September 2023

Please note - these can include predicted grades. The following skills would also be beneficial for this role:

• Ability to interact with and present to senior management and key internal senior business partners
• Strong analytical and organisational skills
• Ability to work and solve problems independently
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously while meeting associated deadlines
• Strong PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet, etc.)

Application Process: After submitting your initial application, you’ll be required to complete an Online Test and Job Insight Assessment. If successful, you’ll be invited to attend a virtual assessment centre as part of the selection process. We’ll let you know as soon as we can if you have been successful at each stage. What you’ll get in return: Starting salary:

• London – £31,941

We offer a competitive package which includes salary, bonus (performance related), a generous pension contribution, an attractive path of progression and flex cash to spend on a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle. We have a long track record in flexible working and we’re always open to new ways to improve our people’s work-life balance. Lloyds Banking Group is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit. Apprenticeships worth discovering: At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We're passionate about creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the chance to make a real difference. Our roles generate a lot of interest and occasionally we have to close the adverts slightly earlier than stated on our website. So if you think working with us could be right for you, please apply now. If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process please email: lloydsbankinggroup@cappfinity.com At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.