LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
“ At Lloyds Banking Group , it ’ s all about people . Our people can make a real difference to the UK population who are not prepared for their tomorrow ”
AMIT THAWANI , CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER FOR INSURANCE , PENSIONS AND INVESTMENTS , LLOYDS BANKING GROUP
they protect and prepare themselves and their families for their long-term future . This part of the business really is exciting to be part of ; where our people can make a real difference to the UK population who are not prepared for their tomorrow .”
Lloyds Banking Group takes a comprehensive approach to employee development , including formal career development programmes , skills training and coaching .
“ We want to make sure we have the digital and engineering skills needed to deliver the very best products and services for our customers ,” Amit explains . “ We offer comprehensive training packages to help colleagues upskill and transition to new technologies and roles within the organisation .
“ We run Academies such as the Data and Tech Academy where we offer development opportunities for colleagues in domains like data , AI and quantum computing ,” he says . “ Our Group Chief Operating Officer Ron van Kemenade also sponsors the No Ordinary Tech Podcast , bringing together leading tech experts from across the globe to discuss the big trends in tech and how they impact all of us . They ’ re hosted on Spotify and Apple so available to anyone , but also a great way for our people to stay informed and inspired .”
Today the Group is looking to bring in and develop new talent , both external and internal , through its apprenticeships , reskilling and graduate programmes . “ The numbers show our commitment , with 2,500 new hires in technology and data roles over the last two years .” Amit says .
“ Our Graduate programme is also one of the largest tech and data programmes in the UK and we ’ re currently training and nurturing talent with around 500 tech and data apprentices and 240 engineering and data graduates . We ’ re also hosting 97 engineering , data & cyber T-Level placements in 2024 .”
Diversity as a strength It ’ s widely recognised across the industry that there is a lack of diversity in tech roles – research shows that just 25 % of tech employees are ethnic minorities and 5 % are Black . As a result , Lloyds Banking Group is making concerted efforts to build a more inclusive workforce . Drawing from his own experiences working across multiple countries and cultures , Amit is a strong
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