End Date Sunday 18 January 2026 Salary Range £45,000 Before you start your
application, please note alternative formats are available on request. Please
contact us by emailing lloydsbankinggrouptalent@peoplescout.co.uk or calling on
0345 330 4576. If emailing, please tell us how you would like us to respond - we
can email back or call you to discuss any requirements or concerns you might
have. We will get back to you as soon as we can but during busy times, it might
take up to 5 working days (Don't worry, this won't affect your progress in the
application process) Job Description Summary Prior to submitting your
application, please visit our early careers website to find out more about the
schemes we offer and the recruitment journey: www.lloydsbankinggrouptalent.com.
Our graduate schemes may close early if we receive a high number of
applications, so it’s best to apply as soon as you can. If you have any
questions, please do contact the team at
lloydsbankinggrouptalent@peoplescout.co.uk Job Description Your AI era starts
now At Lloyds Banking Group, data isn’t just something we store in the cloud.
It’s the juice that keeps ideas flowing, decisions sharper, and progress
unstoppable. Our Chief Data & Analytics Office has one mission: weave data,
analytics and AI into every decision we make. The goal? Simple. Every choice,
everywhere, driven by data. As a Data Science & AI Graduate, you won’t be on the
sidelines watching the algorithms run the show. You’ll be training models,
crafting algorithms, deploying scalable solutions, and showing exactly what AI
can do in the real world. Whether you’re optimising performance, unlocking
insight or making predictions, everything you do will be rooted in data
literacy, ethics and genuine business impact. Two years. Three game-changing
rotations This two-year programme blends office and home working. Across three
eight-month placements, you’ll see how we use data and AI to crack big-ticket
challenges. From detecting fraud and managing credit risk to decoding customer
behaviour and building smarter banking tools. You could become: • A Data & AI
Scientist uncovering insights, making predictions and solving complex problems
with machine learning techniques. Always with an ethical and accurate lens. • A
Machine Learning & AI Engineer designing and deploying robust ML systems that
bring data science to life through automation, CI/CD, and modern cloud
engineering practices. Wherever you land, you’ll be working with some of the
biggest datasets in the UK — using everything from Spark and statistical methods
to domain knowledge and emerging GenAI applications. The work you could be doing
• Design and deploy machine learning models for fraud detection, credit risk,
customer segmentation, and behavioural analytics using scalable frameworks like
TensorFlow, PyTorch, and XGBoost. • Engineer robust data pipelines and ML
workflows using Apache Spark, Vertex AI, and CI/CD tooling to ensure seamless
model delivery and monitoring. • Apply advanced techniques in deep learning,
natural language processing (NLP), and statistical modelling to extract insights
and drive decision-making. • Explore and evaluate Generative AI applications,
including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and safety alignment using tools like
Gemini, Claude, and OpenAI APIs. • Design agentic AI systems that integrate
autonomous decision-making and multi-agent collaboration, contributing to
next-gen banking solutions. • Innovate on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), scaling
from experimentation to production. • Learn to deliver AI in an ethical and
responsible way, understanding AI risks, bias mitigation, explainability, and
governance frameworks. Your skills toolkit You’ll master: • Programming
languages like Python • Machine learning techniques and theory • Generative and
Agentic AI • AI Solution design and evaluation techniques • Cloud platforms like
GCP • CI/CD, DevOps and software engineering • Data analysis, modelling and
strategic design • Business and commercial insights Your multi-week AI power-up
We start with a blended learning bootcamp. Your fast track from fundamental
concepts to advanced technologies and AI skills (and your chance to learn a few
tricks even the bots don’t know yet). You’ll cover: • Foundations of machine
learning • AI literacy • Ensemble methods & model optimisation • Databases & big
data • Neural networks & deep learning • LLM foundations, engineering,
customisation and integration • MLOps & cloud computing It’s all live lectures,
tutor-led group work and real-world challenges from day one. Learn it. Apply it.
Keep going Your personal learning plan could include: • Up to three Stanford
Artificial Intelligence Professional Programmes • Google Cloud certifications •
Coursera courses on everything from advanced ML to AI ethics and explainability.
Because your career is more than your day job, you’ll get stuck into
side-of-the-desk projects to build your network, test fresh ideas and put your
creativity to work. The team in your corner • A dedicated mentor • A buddy who’s
been through it before • A close-knit community of data professional who speak
fluent Python… and coffee, naturally. Your future. Fully funded You’ll earn a
good salary while mastering the skills shaping the future of tech and finance.
Training? Bootcamp? Certifications? All on us. By the end, you’ll have the
technical confidence, strategic mindset and industry know-how to take your
career wherever you want - from deep technical roles to AI strategy leadership…
or even inventing the next big thing that no-one has thought of yet. Benefits We
also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: • A generous pension
contribution of up to 15% • An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares • Benefits you can adapt to your
lifestyle, such as discounted shopping • 28 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on
top • A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
Requirements What you need to apply • While we do not require a set minimum
degree achievement, we strongly recommend the ability to be able to demonstrate
sound knowledge, understanding and technical skills aligned to the role. Some
aspects of this will be assessed through the application process. • We encourage
all students to apply, from newly graduated through to MSc/PhD. • Knowledge of
analytical techniques and experience in manipulating and deriving insight from
data. Python coding experience, knowledge of SQL and the ability to use
statistical modelling techniques as this will form a part of the assessments. •
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this programme and you must have full,
unlimited right to work in the UK. Qualifications Choose from various
qualifications to boost your career, including certifications through Stanford
University Online. Work to a personal learning plan that matches your interests
and goals. Locations Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds, London, Manchester. You
will be expected to work in your allocated office a minimum of two days a week
as part of our hybrid working policy. Opening and Closing Date Applications for
our Data Science & AI Graduate Scheme opens on 24th September 2025. Apply soon
as our programmes may close early if we receive a high number of applications.
How to Apply Our application process is designed to help you shine. We want
everyone to feel they belong and can be their best, regardless of background,
identity, or culture. Find details, including stages and tips for success, on
our how to apply page. 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. 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 Learn about the Group and our culture
and values on our talent website Home – Lloyds Banking Group Talent or visit our
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