Early Talent
Salary £24,000 (pro rata)
Starts June 2025
Duration 8 weeks
Qualifications required On course to achieve a 2:1 degree
We’re at the heart of driving our strategic agenda – to help the bank set itself up for success now, and in the future. Each of our teams works together to shape our future and make sure we build a sustainable, innovative, and purposeful bank.
We’re made up of teams across Strategy, Sustainable Banking and Climate.
Every area of our business is different – they each need their own skillsets, their own challenges, their own nuances. What better way to find out what working in a business area is like, than from the people who already work there?
See what Alex thinks about their experience in Strategic Development.
Speaker: Alex Stamford
Tell us about Strategic Development
Alex: We’re a diverse group made up of economics, sustainable banking, climate strategy, corporate development and ventures.
How has working here stretched you professionally?
Alex: Working for strategies has really stretched me both personally. I’ve grown as an individual and better understand banking. I’ve delivered projects alongside presentations as well to multiple stakeholders, both internally and externally. I’ve really been pushed out of my comfort zone.
What do you find most challenging about working here?
Alex: One of the challenges when joining is understanding the different business areas and who the key stakeholders are. At first it can be a bit daunting, but over time you get to know and you get to reach out and network with different stakeholders around the bank and that can be really valuable.
Are you interested in how changes in business and society affect how we serve our customers? Do you like the sound of creating innovative plans to meet their needs as well as tackling climate change and making sure we are a bank doing the right thing? Then this Internship programme could be up your street.
This is your chance to develop and scale out our propositions, support us in becoming more sustainable and join us on our journey in tackling the climate crisis. Help us build a purposeful and innovative bank while gaining understanding of how we set and drive our strategy.
The aim of this eight-week Internship is to give you a taste of what it’s like to work here, along with valuable skills and experiences that you’ll bring into your future career.
For the full eight weeks, we’ll pair you with a ‘buddy’ and a line manager, who’ll support you in gaining valuable experience to help guide your career choices.
During the programme, you’ll also work with other interns on a business project. This will help you develop key skills covering team working, planning, creative thinking, presenting, business plan writing and problem solving – gaining crucial experience in presenting to stakeholders. You’ll also get time to support good causes in the communities we serve through a community giveback day.
Your dedicated guide and supporter, they’ll help you answer all your questions and build your network within the bank.
Your dedicated mentor and guide, they’ll work alongside you to set your goals, offer feedback and support your growth.
Your support network who are on the same journey as you.
At the end of the placement, we’ll assess you on what you’ve learned. Complete this successfully and you could be offered a place on our 2026 Strategic Development Graduate programme, where you can carry the skills you’ve learnt forward and take the next step in your career.
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A work scenarios assessment
A problem solving, numerical and reasoning skills assessment
Record your response to questions about experience and potential
A full day of virtual activities
Feedback on the outcome of your application
Explore our step by step application guide for top tips and advice to support your success.
We all bring our own uniqueness to work, and why shouldn’t we. We’re encouraged to do so. Meet our colleagues and find out a little more about the people you could be working with.
