Conduct, Compliant, and Operational Risk Review

Overall a very mediocre 10 weeks; genuinely friendly people but lacking any type of organization. Not a bad option if you're considering your first taste of finance, but anyone with prior experience will be spending their summer in an office without much to show for it.

All-round a very welcoming staff, very approachable,etc. However, being an intern means your are of last priority, especially in busier departments. Felt more like a PA; often just scheduled meetings as opposed to contributing to anything meaningful.

Struggled continuously to get any support in some areas and couldn't hassle people indefinitely. General support was there, with many more 'motherly' types in the office willing to console you. However, a general lack of structure to the internship meant that lines of responsiblity were often blurred and seeking support often proved futile.

Definitely cannot complain on this front - standard 9-5 is not bad for corporate banking environment. In down times, seeking more work wasn't difficult. However worlkload was very inconsistent, with some days spent twiddling my thumbs and others pulling my hair out.

A few small tasks were under my supervision which was refereshing. However, the biggest pitfall of the entire internship was having no ongoing 'project' (except for charity events) and as such the amount of responsibility you take on is entirely up to you.

The biggest learning here was on a personal level. More specifically the fact that if you are not truly interested in finance, it will hit home hard here. Other than that proffessional mannerisms and etiquette were definitely polished a bit.

Relatively relaxed for a corporate bank. Not too fast-paced or competitive. However, most are not passionate about their job or the company and it really shows.

I was the first intern to have ever landed in my department - this really summarizes my experience quite well. From the beginning everything had been poorly organized by a third-party as opposed to Lloyd'ds own HR department. The vast majority of my work was not from my line manager but rather peripheral functions. As mentioned, the lack of any ongoing project really created a sense of meaningless in the 10 weeks.

Not sure any investment took place. The 'mandatory' training was deemed unnecessary. Wasn't given a run-through of the internal IT systems and struggled to come to grips with many basics. Having no real work also meant receiving little to no structured feedback to take away.

Without seeming too embittered, this internship has solidified my disinterest in the finance industry. Being offered a a graduate roll would not be difficult provided you appear enthusiastic; something which I couldn't do for 10 weeks.

Lloyds made a good effort to connect all interns. Many events were organized throughout the internship - some of which were subsidized. Not sure too many interns became involved though.

Being central London this is obviously very high. If you are from outside London the bank would provide accomodation for you which is very reasonable. Would have preffered subsidized travel, however, as this forms the majority of costs on a weekday.

Again, being london this is great. Had been living in the area for many years so finding things to do at night or on the weekends is incredibly easy.

I think the bank made an effort, and many interns definitely got involved. Some sense of disconnect between the HR organisers and the reality of working in other parts of the bank.