Apprentice Corporate Bank L6 in London

Country: United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE. Santander is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation, and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference.

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Corporate and Commercial Banking: The CCB team acts as a strategic partner, offering local expertise combined with the global reach of the Santander Group to help businesses grow and manage their finances effectively. Services include managing assets, acquiring funding, trade finance solutions, and online banking platforms. As an apprentice, you will need to have the ability to truly listen to clients and colleagues, build lasting relationships, and have excellent numerical and writing skills. You will have a highly collaborative approach to work and the confidence to speak up with great ideas, embrace change, and seek innovative new ways of doing things.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE: CCB is looking for Apprentices based out of various locations. You have extraordinary potential. Whatever your background or qualifications, an apprenticeship is only the beginning. Through comprehensive training and on-the-job learning, you’ll develop the confidence, skills, and experience to launch a career with a world-leading bank.

As one of our Corporate & Commercial Banking apprentices, you’ll get the chance to help our mid-market, large corporate, and global customers prosper. You’ll undertake three 9-month placements in Relationship Banking, Chief Operating Office, and Structured & Specialist Finance teams. All will provide a wealth of exposure and the experience, skills, and confidence you need to forge an exceptional career. Your final 6-month placement will be shaped by you and your future career interests and could be in any area across the Corporate & Commercial bank. Over 33 months, you’ll work with and learn from a collaborative and highly skilled team of specialists, as you develop the know-how behind building successful businesses for our customers and a successful career for you.

What You’ll Bring: Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us stronger as a team and as an organisation. We’re enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring. The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role:

• Maths and English GCSEs grade 4 or above (Required)
• A minimum of 104 UCAS points (top 3 A Level grades or equivalent, excluding General Studies and Extended Project) from the new UCAS scoring methodology or equivalent, including further education qualifications (Required)
• An actively collaborative and intellectually curious approach to work (preferred)
• A flair for seeing the small details, as well as the bigger picture (Preferred)
• An ability to build strong relationships and influence colleagues at all levels (preferred)
• The confidence to share ideas and embrace new ways of working (preferred)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT: At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported, and rewarded in return. Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It’s about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive — personally and professionally.

Starting salary of £27,500 plus a £500 annual cash allowance to spend on our great range of benefits. 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 26 days after 5 years service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year. Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates, including dental insurance and health assessments. Free medical insurance.

We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer. Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover. Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.

As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services. Competitive rewards that reflect the real impact you make and the value you bring.

Wellbeing that goes beyond work — we work with a range of wellbeing partners across our 4 pillars of wellbeing (physical, mental, social, and financial) to give you access to a suite of apps, discounted gym and fitness access, weekly online classes, flexible healthcare, and mental health support. Support for every life stage — from menopause and pregnancy to parenthood and beyond, with enhanced family leave, childcare options, and tailored wellbeing support. Time to give back through volunteering opportunities that let you make a difference in the communities we serve. Global growth opportunities to shape your career, learn new skills, and explore what’s possible across our international network.

Ready to be recognised? It starts with you.

LOCAL COMPLIANCE: At Santander, we’re proud to be an inclusive organisation that provides equal opportunities for everyone — regardless of age, gender, disability, civil status, race, religion, or sexual orientation. We’re committed to creating a recruitment experience that’s accessible, fair, and welcoming for all candidates. We want our people to thrive — at work and at home — while delivering the best outcomes for our customers and supporting each other to grow.

Our Corporate and Commercial Banking team have business centres across major cities in the UK as well as presence in our London office. We offer our Corporate & Commercial Banking Apprenticeship Programme in the below regions: North, London & Southeast, Southwest & Wales, Midlands, Scotland. To make this possible, our roles are site-based with a hybrid working pattern, where colleagues are expected to attend the office at least 12 days per month (pro-rata for part-time roles). When applying, please consider the travel distance, time, and cost to your chosen office location(s).

What To Do Next: If this sounds like a role you are interested in, then please apply. If there’s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it’s a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we’re available through email.