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Job Description

Risk Graduate Scheme  

Imagine using the latest techniques and technologies to quantify, understand and optimise the risk of millions of customers and Help Britain Prosper.  

Help us protect our 30 million customers across the UK.  

We’re all about Helping Britain Prosper, and protecting our customers is a big part of that. All across the UK, from the general public to small businesses and big corporations, we’re relied upon for ultra-secure services and support. And so, making sure the bank is safe from risk is essential.   

That’s why our Risk teams play a vital role. From supporting lending applications and pricing decisions to assessing the credit quality of billions of pounds of borrowing, they enhance our decision-making across the Group.   

Our Risk Graduate Scheme is a fantastic opportunity to make a real contribution to the success of our business. You’ll dive into the latest and most effective techniques for analysing, modelling, monitoring, reporting, and mitigating risks. You'll work with a series of different teams, gaining diverse experience in various risk scenarios, all while building the essential and transferable skills you’ll need for a successful career as a Risk Manager. This is a hands-on learning experience. Ready to make a start?   

Is our Risk Graduate Scheme for you? 

Comfortable with numbers? Love working through complex problems and getting stuck into a challenge? Are you able to communicate the complicated in a simple way? This is the scheme for you. This scheme will lay the foundations for a thriving career that could take you in any number of directions.   

And you might be surprised, but you don’t need a specific degree to join us. If you’re curious, always ready to learn and enjoy getting to explore new technologies, we want to hear from you. And all the better if you can combine this with advanced communication and collaboration skills.   

What you'll learn  

Over two years, you'll complete multiple placements, each focusing on a different aspect of our work. For example:

• Analyse and assess risk to forecast performance.
• Familiarise yourself with regulatory frameworks. 
• Work with sophisticated data modelling techniques.
• Design and launch new products, like payment technologies or current accounts. 
• Advise on business lending and monitor portfolio quality.
• Dive into areas like sustainability or climate risk.

You’ll be matched up with a buddy or mentor to support you and offer guidance throughout the scheme, and you’ll have access to technical and business-aligned training, including platforms such as Viva Learning and Learning Management systems, to further help your development.    With opportunities for extracurricular activities to expand your skills and experience across the bank and with introductions to colleague networks, you’ll make great connections to further your career. 

All you experience across the scheme will give you a well-rounded view of risk management. By the end of the scheme, you'll have everything you need to progress in your career.

The work you could be doing In all our locations you’ll work with experts to help us lend money responsibly, whether it’s with our large multinational clients, or modelling decisions for millions of credit card customers, or working to interpret the latest set of regulations into complex business processes or working to ensure outcomes from digital processes still deliver for our customers.

Each location also hosts specialist teams and experts in their field, from which you can learn. 

Birmingham is a centre for Economic Crime Prevention, through both strategic defence and a powerful intelligence unit these teams keep our customers safe. 

Bristol is a hub for modelling and forecasting. Bristol teams also partner with the business to provide expert advice and support on operational risk matters. 

Edinburgh houses a broad range of teams and is the heart of our Insurance, Pensions and Investment business. Providing expert risk partnering, insight, and support is key to a healthy company. 

Leeds boasts a variety of modelling teams and forecasting specialists. They work with sophisticated models, large data sets and other parts of the Group to inform decision making. 

London is the hub of our Financial Markets business. Our teams work to evaluate and mitigate the risk posed by market shifts, forecast liquidity requirements, and engage our Regulators.  

Requirements

What you need to apply

• A 2:2 degree or above in any discipline from any university.
• Legal right to work in the UK, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this programme.

Locations This scheme operates in Bristol, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds, and London. You’ll select one of these locations and be based there throughout your programme We support hybrid working with at a minimum of two days a week in the office.

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 keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us, which is when we run our background checks.  We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. 

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.