Data Science and AI Industrial Placement (Edinburgh)

Lloyds Banking Group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group is running a Data Science & AI Graduate Scheme. You’ll train models, craft algorithms, deploy scalable AI solutions, and demonstrate real-world business impact.

The role spans cloud-native engineering, analytics, and responsible AI across multiple teams, with hybrid work and ongoing learning from experienced engineers. Be in your penultimate year, show strong programming knowledge, and be prepared for an intensive, mentored year designed to deliver practical outcomes and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of at least one modern programming language or framework.
• Be in your penultimate year at university.
• Some aspects of this will be assessed through the application process.

Responsibilities

• Train models and develop algorithms within a team setting.
• Deploy scalable AI solutions and demonstrate business impact.
• Work on cloud-native data platforms and analytics projects.

Skills

Python & SQL

Cloud platforms like GCP

Data Analysis

Machine learning techniques

Generative and Agentic AI

AI Solution design and evaluation

CI/CD and DevOps

Job description

End Date Saturday 07 November 2026 Salary Range £29,000

Before you start your application, please note alternative formats are available on request.

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 industrial placements may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so it's best to apply as soon as you can.

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. One year. Real impact Throughout this placement, you'll do everything a Data & AI Scientist does. And while you build out your technical expertise within a specific team from the outset, your impact will be felt throughout the business.

You’ll be placed in a team working on:

• 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

• 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

Support in your corner

• A chance to not just build on your existing knowledge but also grow in areas you’re interested in
• The opportunity to learn directly from software engineers and technical specialists who know what they’re doing

Requirements

• Be in your penultimate year at university.
• While we do not require a set minimum projected 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.
• Knowledge of at least one modern programming language or framework.
• A genuine passion for technology and the drive to keep learning.

Locations Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds and 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 open on 10th September and close on 8th November.

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 page.

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. With 320 years under our belt, we're used to change, and today is no different. Join us and help drive this change, shaping the future of finance whilst working at pace to deliver for our customers. Here, you'll do the best work of your career. Your impact will be amplified by our scale as you learn and develop, gaining skills for the future.