Accelerate Graduate Programme - Financial Services

Capgemini Invent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Graduate development programme

Job summary

Capgemini Invent UK is offering a Financial Services Graduate Programme for Associate Consultants in London starting in April. The Accelerate Programme blends structured learning, coaching and hands-on client experience over 19 to 21 months, with a three-week induction and a twelve-week consulting training period.

Hybrid working is available, combining company offices, client sites and home working. Ideal candidates will hold a 2:2 degree or be close to completing it, with strong analytical

Qualifications

• Eligible candidates must have or be studying towards a minimum 2:2 degree, and must have completed their degree before the start date.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a mindset for technology-driven transformation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support transformation programmes and client projects across financial services.
• Contribute to business and technology solutions through research and analysis.
• Engage with stakeholders and support workshops to gather insights and drive value.

Skills

Financial Services domain

Analytical thinking

Communication & collaboration

Curiosity & learning

Adaptability & proactivity

Interest in AI

Education

2:2 degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Capgemini Invent, Financial Services, Graduate Programme (Associate Consultant)

Location & Start Month: April: London

Eligibility

To be eligible for this programme, you must have obtained, or be studying towards, a minimum 2:2 degree. If you are currently studying, you must have completed your degree prior to proposed start date. We recognise that mitigating circumstances can have an impact on academic performance. If you have experienced any circumstances that you would like us to take into consideration, please provide details in your application.

About The Job You’re Considering

At Capgemini Invent, we combine strategy, technology and innovation to help organisations solve complex challenges and deliver lasting change. As an Associate Consultant on our Financial Services pathway, you'll support transformation programmes, contribute to client projects and develop your consulting, technology and problem-solving skills while working across a range of industries.

The Accelerate Programme

The Accelerate Programme is Capgemini Invent UK's award winning graduate development programme. Over approximately 19 to 21 months, you'll progress from Associate Consultant to Consultant through a blend of structured learning, coaching, mentoring and hands on client experience. Following an initial three week induction and a twelve week consulting training programme delivered by the Institute, you'll move into your chosen pathway, applying your skills on live client projects while benefiting from ongoing development, regular feedback and a strong graduate community. Travel to client sites may be required, and candidates should live within reasonable commuting distance of their chosen office location.

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business. It will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home. Please note that you will be unable to work from home 100 percent of the time.

Your role

The specific roles available within the Financial Services pathway are:

• Project Management


• Office Consultant


• Business Analyst


• Delivery Consultant


• Business Change Consultant


• AI and Digital Workplace Consultant


• Design and Strategy Consultant

Typical Responsibilities May Include

• Supporting business and technology transformation initiatives


• Conducting research and analysis to solve business challenges


• Gathering and interpreting business and user insights


• Supporting workshops and stakeholder engagement activities


• Contributing to business and technology enabled solutions
  
• Presenting findings and recommendations


• Building strong relationships with clients and colleagues

At Capgemini, building an inclusive future is part of everyday life. We foster a welcoming environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and thrive as part of a diverse community.

Your Skills And Experience

We are looking for curious and motivated individuals who are interested in using technology to solve business challenges and create positive change.

You Will Likely Demonstrate

• Financial Services domain expertise or a good understanding of how Financial Services operates in the UK or globally


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills


• An interest in technology, innovation and digital transformation


• Effective communication and collaboration skills


• Curiosity and a willingness to learn


• A passion for driving value and transformation


• Adaptability and a proactive approach


• A user and customer focused mindset Eagerness to learn more about AI

We welcome candidates from all degree backgrounds. An interest in or experience across areas such as Banking and Insurance, technology, STEM, data, cyber security, or project delivery may be beneficial.

At Capgemini Invent, we take a holistic approach to recruitment. While academic achievement is considered, we equally value potential, curiosity and mindset, which will be assessed throughout the recruitment process.

What You'll Love About Working Here

Join a global community of innovators, technologists and consultants who are helping clients transform their businesses through technology. You'll gain hands on experience, continuous learning opportunities and the support to develop your career while contributing to meaningful work that creates lasting impact for clients, communities and society.

We are a Disability Confident Employer

Capgemini Is Proud To Be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) Under The UK Government's Disability Confident Scheme. As Part Of Our Commitment To Inclusive Recruitment, We Will Offer An Interview To All Candidates Who

• Declare they have a disability


• Meet the minimum essential criteria for the role

Please opt in during the application process.

Need to Know

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back three continuous years, and an unspent criminal record check (known as a Disclosure and Barring Service check). You will also need to undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard Checks. There are other criteria and checks required for BPSS and, throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility including, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality.

Why you should consider Capgemini

Growing clients' businesses while building a more sustainable, more inclusive future is a tough ask. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a thriving company and become part of a collective of free thinkers, entrepreneurs and industry experts. We find new ways technology can help us reimagine what's possible. It's why, together, we seek out opportunities that will transform the world's leading businesses, and it's how you'll gain the experiences and connections you need to shape your future. By learning from each other every day, sharing knowledge and always pushing yourself to do better, you'll build the skills you want. You'll use your skills to help our clients leverage technology to innovate and grow their business. So, it might not always be easy, but making the world a better place rarely is.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is the business transformation partner for enterprises in the age of AI. We help organizations imagine and build an intelligent, sustainable future, combining AI, technology and human ingenuity to transform how they operate, innovate and grow. With unique end to end capabilities spanning strategy, technology, engineering and intelligent operations, we bring together deep industry expertise and market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data to turn ambition into measurable business outcomes at scale. Supported by a robust ecosystem of partners and nearly 60 years of expertise, Capgemini is a responsible and diverse global organization of over 410,000 team members in more than 50 countries. The Group reported 2025 revenues of €22.5 billion.

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