Business & Commercial Banking Internship

End Date Sunday 20 December 2026

Salary Range £27,400

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. Prior to submitting your application, please visit our early careers website to find out more about the schemes we offer and the recruitment journey:  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.

Edinburgh

Duration: 8 weeks

Help get the economy back on track

Want a role that means more? Join us on our mission to Help Britain Prosper and support UK businesses. Right now, what we do matters more than ever. We create and deliver all kinds of financial products for businesses of every size and shape. We help them manage risks, become more sustainable, innovate, bring on new talent, and grow.

Finding solutions, embracing tech

When world events shake up markets, we’re quick to collaborate and find solutions. We’re flexible and excited to embrace new tech to improve the way we work. With our goal of finding even better ways to help our customers and businesses become more sustainable, this is a program you’ll be proud to be part of. And you don’t need a banking or finance degree.

Growth From day one of your internship, your perspective is valued and it’s real work that matters, helping real businesses grow. It’s real responsibility.

• working directly with Business & Commercial clients – understanding what they need and building relationships that last.
• Getting to know our range of products like lending, foreign exchange, payments, and merchant services

You’ll work alongside engineers and experts to make our products better and create smoother experiences for customers

You’ll get an insight into how we handle risk across the business (think credit underwriting and conduct controls) to support customers and make finance a positive force

Through your internship, you’ll connect with colleagues, build your network, and make a difference. Build the career you want in our inclusive, growth-focused culture.

We want everyone to feel they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity, or culture.

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.

• Meeting clients to understand their needs and how we can support them.
• Helping teams pitch for business, develop leads, and make introductions.
• Working on deals with an expert.
• Monitoring market opportunities and generating new and innovative ideas.
• Developing financial business cases for investments and initiatives while also supporting pricing.
• Supporting efforts to break down barriers and build a more inclusive society.

Progression to our graduate opportunities isn’t guaranteed, securing an offer is based on the following:

• Your performance during the internship
• Available roles
• Eligibility for the Graduate Programme – Read more on eligibility in our Graduate FAQs
• Successfully completing the fast-track assessment process

What you need to apply Be in your penultimate year le we do not require a set projected 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, alongside behaviours and values, will be assessed through the application process.

We cannot sponsor visas.

Locations This role is based in Edinburgh. All colleagues are expected to spend a minimum of two days each week in the office, some roles are five days per week.

Applications for our Business and Commercial Banking Internship open 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.