Data Science & AI Graduate Scheme (Edinburgh)

Lloyds Banking Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship program

Hybrid working

Fully funded training

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group is launching a Data Science & AI Graduate Scheme in the UK. The two-year programme offers two year-long rotations across data and AI disciplines to tackle fraud, credit risk, and customer analytics within a hybrid work model.

You will learn, apply, and scale AI techniques, with mentorship and hands-on projects, while developing responsible and impactful data solutions for the Bank and its customers.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of analytical techniques and data manipulation.
• Proficient in Python and SQL with practical coding experience.
• Experience or familiarity with ML methods and model deployment.

Responsibilities

• Train models and craft algorithms as part of AI initiatives.
• Deploy scalable AI solutions with robust performance.
• Participate in data-driven decision making across business units.
• Work within data literacy, ethics and governance considerations.

Skills

Python

SQL

Cloud platforms (GCP)

Data Analysis

Machine learning

Generative AI & Agentic AI

CI/CD & DevOps

Education

MSc/PhD in a related field

Tools

GCP

Job description

End Date

Sunday 29 November 2026

Salary Range

£48,500

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. Two game-changing rotations

This two-year programme blends office and home working. Across two year-long 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

• Cloud-native AI engineering and large-scale data platforms, leveraging Google Cloud technologies and modern coding practices to design, build and deploy intelligent solutions, helping the Bank innovate rapidly and deliver value at scale.
• Advanced analytics, statistical learning and decision intelligence, applying quantitative techniques to uncover patterns, generate insights and optimise outcomes, enabling more informed decisions for both the business and its customers.
• Machine Learning, predictive modelling and applied AI, developing, evaluating and operationalising models using state-of-the-art libraries and frameworks such as scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch and XGBoost, helping tackle complex challenges including in areas like fraud prevention, credit risk management and customer personalisation.
• Generative AI, Large Language Models and autonomous agent systems, building next-generation AI applications using foundation models, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) architectures and agent frameworks such as Google ADK and LangChain, helping transform how the Bank serves customers and empowers colleagues.
• Data engineering, MLOps and intelligent automation, creating resilient data pipelines, scalable deployment architectures and automated machine learning workflows using contemporary engineering and CI/CD practices, enabling AI solutions to operate reliably across the enterprise.
• AI assurance, evaluation science and model governance, designing rigorous testing, monitoring and validation frameworks for machine learning models and agentic systems, ensuring AI solutions remain robust, trustworthy and aligned to the Bank’s strategic objectives.
• Responsible AI, explainability and algorithmic governance, applying principles of fairness, transparency, interpretability and risk management throughout the AI lifecycle, helping maintain customer trust while delivering innovative AI capabilities.

Your skills toolkit

You’ll master:

• Python & SQL
• Cloud platforms like GCP
• Data Analysis
• Machine learning techniques, both theory and application
• Generative and Agentic AI
• AI Solution design and evaluation techniques
• CI/CD and DevOps

…all delivered through a commercial lens

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).

You’ll cover:

• Foundations of machine learning
• AI literacy
• Ensemble methods & model optimisation
• Databases & big data
• Neural networks & deep learning
• LLM foundations, engineering, customisation and integration
• Generative and Agentic AI
• 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

And 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 close-knit community of data professional 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.

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. Note: we cannot sponsor visas.
• 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.

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 Thursday 10th September.

Apply soon as our programmes may close early if we receive a high number of applications.

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 many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We keep your data safe

We’ll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

Values-led culture and inclusion

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.