Lloyds Banking Group

Overview Listed on the London Stock Exchange and a FTSE 100 business, Lloyds Banking Group is the largest UK retail and commercial financial services provider, with 26 million customers, 65,000 employees and a leading digital presence. With ambitious growth plans across their Corporate Governance (Audit, Risk, Compliance) and Technology functions, they needed a dedicated partner who could secure high-calibre talent nationwide.

The challenges Continuous growth, unable to scale fast enough without the right talent No access to a network of specialist audit or tech talent Current suppliers not (IT) Audit or tech specialists, no delivery on niche needs Diversity, especially at senior level Offices outside of London not based near big UK talent hubs, lack of high-calibre local talent Fierce competition from other (Financial Services) organisations Large digital transformation, several new tech hubs across the UK

The solution Lloyds Banking Group wanted a recruitment partner who could deliver across their Corporate Governance and Technology hiring needs, help increase diversity and compete with other brands. Thanks to our strong reputation in the Audit space, we initially started partnering with them on their IT Audit requirements. From there on, we expanded into Internal Audit, (IT/Cyber) Risk, Compliance, ESG, and different areas of their Tech function, including Software, DevOps, Cloud, Data and Infrastructure, becoming a true extension of their internal team.

Specialist network of niche, high-calibre candidates across Corporate Governance & Technology , including a more exclusive, passive talent pool established and nurtured through market mapping, headhunting, and networking over a period of years. Where needed, relocating candidates from both Europe and within the UK. Consistent and continuous delivery across all levels, including the sought-after Senior and Manager-level candidates, with diversity top of mind at all times. Strong partnership with LBG’s key stakeholders, hiring managers and internal talent team to embed ourselves in the business and develop a good understanding of their goals, challenges and culture. LBG can rely on us to represent their brand well, and identify the talent to match. One point of contact across CG and Tech each, acting as an extension of LBG in the wider market. Regular catch-ups and in-depth (de)briefing calls to ensure smooth communication and hiring processes. Advisory and consultative approach , sharing critical market insights to help LBG make informed hiring decisions, as well as strategic advice and competitor benchmarking to support their success in securing the best talent and improve retention rates.

The results 70+ placements across Corporate Governance (Audit, Risk, Compliance) and Technology (Software, DevOps, Cloud, Data, Infrastructure) in 5 years. Secured niche talent for 7 different offices across the UK. Inception of an award-winning Data Analytics Audit team. Increased diversity: 41% female hires across Corporate Governance & Technology, of which 64% are within Corporate Governance, and 57% Black, Asian and Latine hires. Competitive advantage: with Apollo as their brand ambassador proactively headhunting talent, LBG are now able to compete better with other (Financial Services) firms and engage the niche, high-calibre talent they need to grow.

The future As one of Lloyds Banking Group's key partners, Apollo Solutions continues to help grow their expanding Corporate Governance & Tech functions with additional focus on critical leadership hires and developing new tech hubs.