Financial Service Professional School Leaver - Andover, United Kingdom - Lloyds Banking Group

Lloyds Banking Group
Lloyds Banking Group
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Andover, United Kingdom

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End Date

Sunday 30 April 2023

Salary Range

£24,579 - £35,503

Agile Working Options

Flexibility in when hours are worked

Job Description Summary


The Financial Services Professional School Leaver Apprenticeship (Level 6) is an ideal opportunity for enthusiastic school leavers to start their career within Lloyds Banking Group and gain a professional qualification at the same time.


We're looking for client centric innovative problem solvers, team players and individuals with an eye for detail who are keen to make an impact within financial services and want to be our leaders of the future.

You don't need any banking experience as we'll guide you on everything you need to know. What we're looking for is passion, personality and the commitment to learn


Job Description:


What you'll do:


You'll work within the Agricultural Mortgage Corporation (AMC), a market leader in the provision of medium and long term secured lending to the farming industry in Great Britain.

It aims to be the first choice for farm and rural finance on the basis of competitive terms and quality of service.

This is a challenging and diverse role in which you will be responsible for your own case management.

You will liaise with customers, solicitors, Land Agents and SME Credit providing guidance within a pressurised department which has to meet client and business deadlines for drawdown of a mortgage, or a change to a customer's security property/mortgage, and it is therefore important that you can build strong business relationships and remain calm throughout.

Right from the beginning, we'll give you full training and all the support you need with one-on-one training.

During this time you'll get all the coaching and development you need to achieve your competency and we will help you to obtain a full understanding of our operational policies and procedures plus give you an awareness of regulatory requirements, so you don't necessarily need previous experience of finance or banking, however some knowledge and experience in an administrative and telephone based role may be beneficial.


About the programme:
Starting in September 2023, we'll support your study towards a Level - Financial Services Professional apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship programme will last for 36 months, during which time you'll gain a degree level qualification - the Chartered Banker Advanced Diploma in Banking and Leadership in a digital age.

This apprenticeship will provide fulfilling career opportunities for curious and solution-focused individuals.

You'll also gain a broad experience of the business, which will provide a strong foundation for your career in banking.


What you'll learn:
As part of this role, you'll learn to- Discuss new lending enquiries with existing and new clients- Support the drafting and issuance of legal documentation- Build an understanding of loan structure, terms and securities- Manage and lead on your own pieces of work- Build effective relationships with customers and colleagues- Engage and influence senior stakeholders- Effectively manage risk- Work to deadlines


Please note - as a result of this role, you'll be expected to work 'on site' from the office (Charlton House, Andover).


Our office hours are 9.00 am pm Monday to Friday, although we are open to discussions around flexible working to facilitate a working arrangement suitable to both you and the business.


What you'll have:
We expect you to be motivated, ambitious and committed to your own development.

You should be passionate about Helping Britain Prosper, making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. We expect you to be strongly collaborative, and proactive in supporting your wider team.


The minimum qualifications required are:

  • Minimum 5 GCSEs Grades 9 or equivalent (including Maths and English) AND
  • At least one A-Level or equivalent by September 2023
Please note - these can include predicted grades.


Application Process:

What you'll get in return:

Starting salary:

  • Andover £24,579


We offer a competitive package which includes salary, bonus (performance related), a generous pension contribution, an attractive path of progression and flex cash to spend on a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle.


We have a long track record in flexible working and we're always open to new ways to improve our people's work-life balance.


Lloyds Banking Group is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit.


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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 r
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