Job Description Summary
Job Description Summary: Please make sure that you will be available to work 35 hours per week for the duration of the internship placement (Monday 21st June - Friday 13th August 2027) in order to be eligible for this program.
Duration & Location
Duration: 8 weeks. Location: London.
Work with the companies everyone else talks about. At Lloyds Banking Group, we serve some of the largest corporate and institutional clients with strong UK ties. We’re talking big. Really big. Generally, those with a turnover above £500m.
Our teams in the UK and the USA are their go-to for funding big infrastructure, backing major housing and manufacturing projects, supporting higher education and regional development, and helping them navigate the fast‑changing world of finance. We’re experts in transaction banking, debt financing, risk management and ESG advisory. And right now, we’re investing in new products, digital trade solutions and capital markets growth – all while improving our client experience and building innovative offerings that help our customers make responsible, sustainable choices. 8 weeks. Real impact.
Role and Responsibilities
Your first taste of CB&M life could include:
- Joining key client meetings, developing stakeholder management skills and learning how to build trust fast.
- Creating slick, client‑facing packs that showcase our solutions.
- Delivering strategic review presentations – complete with case studies – to celebrate wins and set next‑step action plans.
- Make senior management pipeline reports more visual and insightful.
- Design one‑page growth strategy templates to spot opportunities for strategic accounts.
You could get involved with:
- Supporting financial modelling to shape the future of a deal.
- Contribute to Deal Screening Committees, weighing up which opportunities should fly.
- Analyse ESG and reputational risks, proposing ways to solve them.
- Sustainability-focused – diving into ESG opportunities that help clients make responsible choices.
- Product & Risk‑driven – getting under the skin of our lending and transactional banking solutions.
Learn. Apply. Repeat Along the way you’ll have the opportunity to:
- Build commercial awareness and technical skills.
- Learn directly from relationship managers, traders and product specialists.
- Join your fellow interns in running events, from client networking to socials that bring the team together.
Who you’ll meet
You’ll work with senior leaders, specialist teams, and top‑tier clients – getting an insider’s view of how the UK’s biggest banking decisions get made.
You’ll also see how we’re investing in infrastructure, trade digitalisation, ESG growth and capital markets to keep our clients, and ourselves, ahead of the curve.
Your future. Fully loaded
You’ll earn while starting to build real world skills, knowledge and networks to go anywhere in Corporate and Institutional Banking. By the end, you’ll start to fully understand the players, the products and the markets. Ready to specialise, lead projects, or take your career global.
What’s Next
Your internship is just the beginning. It’s your chance to build skills, make connections and show what you can do. After your placement, you could be considered for our 2028 Graduate Programme – and take your career to the next level.
Progression to our graduate opportunities isn’t guaranteed, securing an offer is based on the following: Your performance during the internship
Eligibility for the Graduate Programme – Read more on eligibility in our Graduate FAQs
Successfully completing the fast‑track assessment process
Opening and Closing date
Applications for our Corporate Banking and Markets Internship Scheme open on 3rd November 2026 and close on 20th December. Our schemes may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so it’s best to apply as soon as you can.
Data and diversity
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.
With 320 years under our belt, we’re used to change, and today is no different. Join us and help drive this change, shaping the future of finance whilst working at pace to deliver for our customers. Here, you’ll do the best work of your career. Your impact will be amplified by our scale as you learn and develop, gaining skills for the future.
Should you need help or want to ask a question, please contact us at LloydsBankingGroupTalent@peoplescout.co.uk
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Corporate Banking & Markets Internship in City of London 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.
