As a Commercial & Business Banking apprentice, you’ll build client relationships, learn how banking really works, and earn industry-recognised qualifications - all while getting paid.

Three years. Endless possibilities.

This apprenticeship gives you the chance to study with Kaplan and CBI while gaining experience across different banking roles.

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You’ll cover topics like:

• Professionalism & ethics
• Commercial lending
• Green & sustainable finance
• Legal & regulatory frameworks

And you’ll do work that really matters, from managing client portfolios to analysing performance and supporting financial queries.

The work you could be doing spans a wide range of exciting areas within banking. You might be managing portfolios of banking clients, working as a Securities Settlements Analyst, supporting strategic planning and system migrations, or exploring innovative product areas such as sustainable finance and commercial cards.

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Your skills toolkit
You’ll master:

• Banking and financial services fundamentals
• Relationship management
• Risk and regulatory knowledge
• Data analysis and reporting

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Requirements  
What you need to apply

• You’ll need to be at least 18 years old on 1st September 2026
• GCSEs at grade 4 – 9 in both in Maths and English - Obtained
• 3 A Levels at grade BCC - These grades can be predicted, but any offer made to you will be conditional upon successful achievement of these qualifications

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Important information 

An additional requirement for the apprenticeship position is that you must currently possess a valid Right to Work in the UK. Your visa end date must extend beyond the duration of the apprenticeship programme, which will last up to three years.

Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers, we’re unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet the minimum threshold – if this situation applies to you, please consider looking for other vacancies which may be more suitable. 

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Location

This apprenticeship is based in Bristol, and you will be expected to work from your primary office throughout the programme. While our hybrid working policy requires office attendance at least two days per week (40% for full-time colleagues), apprentices are expected to be in the office most days during the initial settling-in period.  

If your commute exceeds 1.5 hours, we strongly recommend relocating closer to the office to ensure consistent attendance in line with contractual and hybrid working expectations.  

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