Assistant Credit Analyst Review

The scheme was very enjoyable with an appropriate level of responsibilty. There was great opportunity to spend time in various wider teams across the bank, which you may find interesting or want to gain experience in. Work was kept interesting throughout the placement, and there is always oppurtunity to get involved in new areas.

Within all sectors I was involved with the teams and colleagues were very accomodating and friendly. You are always treated as an equal member of the team and your opinions are taken on board and encouraged in meetings and discussions.

My line manger was very supportive throughout the placement, assisting not only with work within the team I was placed, but also giving invaluable career advise. Ambition is encouraged and the management staff provided me with all the relevant inforamtion I needed on how to progress on to a graduate scheme and which sectors are useful to gain experience in.

Initial targets set at the start of the scheme provide enough work to fill the placement. However there is always oppurtunity to take on new work to stretch yourself and work within wider teams. Proactivity is encouraged in regards to this, and taking on work for the wider teams can be beneficial for both parties.

By showing interest and abillity at the start of the placement you can build the trust of the management staff to take on more responsibility through the term. The final project I was tasked with over the internship involved a relatively high level of responsibility, but oversight and guidance was provided by my line manager wherever it was needed.

Studying Physics at University means the training I received doesn't transfer directly to my degree. However the flexibility to spend time in other teams within the bank has given me great insight into which departments I may look to work with in the future, and will undoubtely assist me in my career.

The atmosphere is friendly with great colleague engagement and work/life balance.

There were numerous one to one meetings with various colleagues who give up their time to talk through various departments and queries. I was able to attend a number of all-day externally led CPD courses to develop wider sector knowledge. The graduate scheme referral is an integral part of the placement and the group expect the majority of interns to progress into a graduate role.

Very strong, the turnover from the internship scheme to the graduate scheme is very high.

Most interns were placed within the same residence during the placement, much like student halls. This gave great oppurtunity to meet other interns and develop your network within the bank, as well as giving a great social environment outside of working hours.

All accomodation fees were covered by Lloyds, who provided a halls of residence for all those who lived too far from the offices to commute. The fees within London are naturally high, but the internship pay is adjusted to meet the costs of living in London.

i was able to play weekly 5-a-side football with my line manager and other Lloyds colleagues. There are constant charity events and socials running throughout the term which you are encouraged to become involved with.