Commercial & Business Banking Apprentice

• Duration: 3 years
• Salary: £26,500 + fantastic benefits
• Location: Isle of Man
• Start: Early September 2026
• Qualification: Level 6 Financial Services Professional with Kaplan + Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) Diploma & Professional Banking Certificate

Job Description

Come in. Show us what youremade of.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we help businesses of every shape and size grow,thriveand prosper. From green finance to commercial lending,weresupporting the UK economy at every level.

As a Commercial & Business Bankingapprentice,youllbuild client relationships, learn how banking really works, and earn industry-recognised qualifications - all while getting paid.

Three years. Endless possibilities.

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

Youllcover topics like:

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

Andyoulldo work that really matters, from managing client portfolios to analysing performance and supporting financial queries.

The work you could be doing

• Supporting Relationship Managers in managing portfolios of banking clients and growing the business.
• Driving simplification of the business through proactive and pace led change
• Supporting strategy, planning and system migrations
• Applying insights, from client and stakeholder in supporting the development of products and services

Your skills toolkit

Youll master:

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

Support in your corner

• Blended learning: classroom + on-the-job training
• Time for your development
• A mentor, a manager and abuddywhovebeen there before
• A network of colleagueswhollcheer you on (and help you grow)

Your future. Fully funded

By the end of theprogramme,youllhave your salary and qualifications fully covered, including a fully fundedlevel 6 Financial Services Professional apprenticeship.Youllalsoacquirethe CBI Diploma and Professional Banking Certificate, diverse banking exposure,andadaptableskills that can take you anywhere in the financial services industry.

Requirements

What you need to apply

• You must be a resident or have been born inIsle of Manto be eligible for this role.If this is not the case, you will not be considered for this vacancy
• Youll need to be at least 18 years old on 1stSeptember 2026
• GCSEs at grade 4 9 in bothin Maths and English-Obtained
• 3 A Levels at gradeBCC -These grades can be predicted, but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications

Important information

Anadditionalrequirement for the apprenticeship position is that you must currentlypossessa valid Right to Work in the UK. Your visa end date must extend beyond the duration of the apprenticeshipprogramme, which will last up tothreeyears.

Due to Home Office requirementsregardingSkilled Workers,wereunable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet theminimumthreshold if this situation applies to you, please consider looking for other vacancies which may be more suitable.

Location

This apprenticeship is based inIsle of Man, and you will be expected to work from your primaryoffice throughout theprogramme. While our hybrid working policy requires office attendance at least two days per week (40% for full-time colleagues), apprentices are expected to be in the office most days during theinitialsettling-in period.

If your commute exceeds 1.5 hours, we strongly recommendrelocatingcloser to the office to ensure consistent attendance in line with contractual and hybrid working expectations.

About working for us

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities andwerecommitted to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive,learnand develop.

We were one of the first majororganisationsto set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns. And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet theminimumcriteria for the role with a disability, long-termhealthor neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.

Salary

You will join us on a fixed apprenticeship salary. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you willbe re-graded, with your pay range consistent with thejob familyfor your business area.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual performance-related bonus
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 22 days holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

The closing date to apply for this opportunity is 7th January 2026

Our roles generate a lot of interest and occasionally we needclosefor applications earlier than originally advertised. If you think working with us could be right for you, please apply now and see where an apprenticeship with us can take you!

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 were building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.

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