Data Science & AI Graduate Scheme (Bristol)

Lloyds Bank plc; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in the UK is seeking a Data Science & AI Graduate. This two-year program offers three rotations focusing on using data and AI to solve real-world problems. Candidates should possess skills in Python, machine learning, and data analysis, and the role involves substantial learning and development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution

Annual bonus opportunity

Free shares through share schemes

Discounted shopping benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of data analytics and manipulation.
• Experience with machine learning techniques and models.
• Ability to code in Python and use SQL for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design and deploy machine learning models for fraud detection.
• Engineer robust data pipelines and ML workflows.
• Apply advanced techniques in deep learning and NLP.

Skills

Python

Machine learning

Data analysis

SQL

Cloud platforms

Generative AI

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Apache Spark

Job description

Overview

End Date: Sunday 26 October 2025

Salary Range: £45,000

Before you start your application, please note alternative formats are available on request. Please contact us by emailing [e-mail] or calling on 0345 330 4576. If emailing, please tell us how you would like us to respond - we can email back or call you to discuss any requirements or concerns you might have. We will get back to you as soon as we can but during busy times, it might take up to 5 working days (Don\'t worry, this won\'t affect your progress in the application process).

Job Description Summary

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

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.

If you have any questions, please do contact the team at [e-mail].

Job Description

Your AI era starts now

At Lloyds Banking Group, data isn\'t just something we store in the cloud. It\'s the juice that keeps ideas flowing, decisions sharper, and progress unstoppable.

Our Chief Data & Analytics Office has one mission: weave data, analytics and AI into every decision we make. The goal? Simple. Every choice, everywhere, driven by data.

As a Data Science & AI Graduate, you won\'t be on the sidelines watching the algorithms run the show. You\'ll be training models, crafting algorithms, deploying scalable solutions, and showing exactly what AI can do in the real world. Whether you\'re optimising performance, unlocking insight or making predictions, everything you do will be rooted in data literacy, ethics and genuine business impact.

Two years. Three game-changing rotations

This two-year programme blends office and home working. Across three eight-month placements, you\'ll see how we use data and AI to crack big-ticket challenges. From detecting fraud and managing credit risk to decoding customer behaviour and building smarter banking tools.

You could become

• A Data & AI Scientist uncovering insights, making predictions and solving complex problems with machine learning techniques. Always with an ethical and accurate lens.
• A Machine Learning & AI Engineer designing and deploying robust ML systems that bring data science to life through automation, CI/CD, and modern cloud engineering practices.

Wherever you land, you\'ll be working with some of the biggest datasets in the UK - using everything from Spark and statistical methods to domain knowledge and emerging GenAI applications.

The work you could be doing

• Design and deploy machine learning models for fraud detection, credit risk, customer segmentation, and behavioural analytics using scalable frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and XGBoost.
• Engineer robust data pipelines and ML workflows using Apache Spark, Vertex AI, and CI/CD tooling to ensure seamless model delivery and monitoring.
• Apply advanced techniques in deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), and statistical modelling to extract insights and drive decision-making.
• Explore and evaluate Generative AI applications, including prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and safety alignment using tools like Gemini, Claude, and OpenAI APIs.
• Design agentic AI systems that integrate autonomous decision-making and multi-agent collaboration, contributing to next-gen banking solutions.
• Innovate on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), scaling from experimentation to production.
• Learn to deliver AI in an ethical and responsible way, understanding AI risks, bias mitigation, explainability, and governance frameworks.

Your skills toolkit

You\'ll master:

• Programming languages like Python
• Machine learning techniques and theory
• Generative and Agentic AI
• AI Solution design and evaluation techniques
• Cloud platforms like GCP
• CI/CD, DevOps and software engineering
• Data analysis, modelling and strategic design
• Business and commercial insights

Your multi-week AI power-up

We start with a blended learning bootcamp. Your fast track from fundamental concepts to advanced technologies and AI skills (and your chance to learn a few tricks even the bots don\'t know yet).

\u2022 Foundations of machine learning

\u2022 AI literacy

\u2022 Ensemble methods & model optimisation

\u2022 Databases & big data

\u2022 Neural networks & deep learning

\u2022 LLM foundations, engineering, customisation and integration

\u2022 MLOps & cloud computing

It\'s all live lectures, tutor-led group work and real-world challenges from day one.

Learn it. Apply it. Keep going

Your personal learning plan could include:

• Up to three Stanford Artificial Intelligence Professional Programmes
• Google Cloud certifications
• Coursera courses on everything from advanced ML to AI ethics and explainability.

Because your career is more than your day job, you\'ll get stuck into side-of-the-desk projects to build your network, test fresh ideas and put your creativity to work.

The team in your corner

• A dedicated mentor
• A buddy who\'s been through it before
• A close-knit community of data professionals who speak fluent Python... and coffee, naturally.

Your future. Fully funded

You\'ll earn a good salary while mastering the skills shaping the future of tech and finance. Training? Bootcamp? Certifications? All on us.

By the end, you\'ll have the technical confidence, strategic mindset and industry know-how to take your career wherever you want - from deep technical roles to AI strategy leadership... or even inventing the next big thing that no-one has thought of yet.

Benefits

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 22 days\' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

Requirements

What you need to apply

• While we do not require a set 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 will be assessed through the application process.
• We encourage all students to apply, from newly graduated through to MSc/PhD.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and experience in manipulating and deriving insight from data. Python coding experience, knowledge of SQL and the ability to use statistical modelling techniques as this will form a part of the assessments.
• We are unable to offer sponsorship for this programme and you must have full, unlimited right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

Choose from various qualifications to boost your career, including certifications through Stanford University Online. Work to a personal learning plan that matches your interests and goals.

Locations

Bristol, Edinburgh, Halifax, Leeds, London, Manchester. You will be expected to work in your allocated office a minimum of two days a week as part of our hybrid working policy.

Opening and Closing Date

Applications for our Data Science & AI Graduate Scheme opens on 24th September 2025. Apply soon as our programmes may close early if we receive a high number of applications.

How to Apply

Our application process is designed to help you shine. We want everyone to feel they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity, or culture.

Find details, including stages and tips for success, on our how to apply page.

About Lloyds Banking Group

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 reach of our Group means you\'ll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We keep your data safe. So, we\'ll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We\'ll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

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.