Job Title: Associate - UK Banks, Building Societies, Irish Banks & South Africa Banks
Location: London | Hours: Full time | Working Pattern: Hybrid – at least two days per week or 40% at an office site.
What you’ll be doing
Build relationships with the UK’s leading financial institutions across a broad product suite. Work with a portfolio of UK banks, building societies, Irish banks and South African banks to deepen client relationships and identify growth opportunities. In collaboration with relationship directors and product specialists, support delivery of complex client solutions in Transaction Banking, Liquidity, Foreign Exchange, Debt Capital Markets, Structured Solutions and Repo. Work on strategic opportunities and collaborate across Product, Risk and Client Services to deliver outstanding outcomes for clients.
Requirements
- 1–2 years’ experience in coverage and/or products within a banking environment.
- Solid understanding of banking products and solutions and ability to understand client requirements and find opportunities across Transaction Banking, Liquidity, Foreign Exchange, Debt Capital Markets, Structured Solutions or related products.
- Demonstrated relationship building and communication skills, with experience encouraging effective connections and influencing internal and external audiences.
- Experience analysing financial performance, market information and client trends to support commercial decision‑making and deliver client solutions.
- Collaborative work across multiple teams and business areas, balancing client needs, commercial objectives and risk considerations.
- Understanding of the regulatory environment affecting banks and financial institutions, plus knowledge of risk management, governance and control frameworks in a regulated organisation.
- Bonus: Experience using Bloomberg or similar financial market data and analytics tools; strong PowerPoint and Excel skills; a quantitative degree such as Finance, Economics or Mathematics.
Workplace & Culture
We’re committed to diversity, inclusion and creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Reasonable workplace adjustments are available for colleagues with disabilities and for those with long‑term health or neurodivergent conditions. As a Disability Confident Leader we guarantee fair interview opportunities. We offer flexible working patterns and location choices.
Benefits
- Generous pension contribution up to 15%
- Annual performance‑related bonus
- Share schemes including free shares
- Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle (e.g. discounted shopping)
- 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
Ready for a career where you can have a positive impact? Apply today and find out more.
Associate- UK Banks, Building Societies, Irish Banks & South African Banks employer: Lloyds Bank plc
Lloyds Banking Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Cardiff that fosters professional growth and collaboration. With a competitive salary package, generous benefits including a robust pension scheme and flexible working options, employees are empowered to thrive both personally and professionally. The company prioritises inclusivity and well-being, ensuring that all team members can achieve their full potential while making a meaningful impact in the SME banking sector.
