Bank of Ireland UK Graduate Programme 2026

Bank of Ireland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the United Kingdom is offering a Graduate Development Programme designed to nurture emerging talent through rotational experiences across various areas of the bank. Applicants with an undergraduate or master's degree, regardless of discipline, are encouraged to apply and develop their management and interpersonal skills while contributing to impactful projects. A flexible hybrid working model is provided to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working model

Mentorship and buddy support

Professional network building opportunities

Qualifications

• Open to applicants from all academic disciplines and backgrounds.
• Successful candidates will have potential to grow with the organization.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a tailored two-year development programme.
• Collaborate on business-critical projects.

Skills

Curiosity

Drive

Education

Undergraduate or Master's degree

Job description

Bank of Ireland is the sum of many parts, working together to deliver on our collective strategy. Whether it's designing and selling products, serving customers, or trading on international markets, every part of the Bank operates as one group, one team.

Our ambition is to be a leading UK multi-niche bank by providing simple, flexible, and accessible financial services to UK customers, both directly and through partnerships with trusted brands and intermediaries.

Our partnership with the Post Office, has allowed us to expand our product offerings and strengthen relationships with existing customers while attracting new ones. In Northern Ireland, we operate a full-service retail and commercial branch network. Our Bank of Ireland for Intermediaries mortgage business has built strong partnerships with some of the UK's largest intermediary networks. We also operate a successful car and asset finance business under the Northridge Finance brand across Northern Ireland and Great Britain.

When applying, you\'ll have the opportunity to specify your key areas of interest.

Programme overview

Our graduate programme offers a rotational experience across different areas of the Bank. Each of the three rotations is built to help you develop the critical skills needed to accelerate your growth and career progression.

Throughout the programme, you\'ll strengthen your management, interpersonal, and technical capabilities while contributing to business-critical projects in a fast-paced environment. You\'ll be empowered to explore new experiences, collaborate across teams, and support meaningful transformation initiatives that support our Group strategy.

The opportunity

• Opportunities to work with colleagues across various levels and divisions, helping you build a strong professional network.
• Complete a tailored two-year development programme designed to enhance your skills while supporting our strategic priorities in an immersive learning experience.
• Benefit from mentorship and buddy support, along with collaborative sessions that increase your visibility across the Bank of Ireland Group, paving the way for further progression.

What you\'ll gain

• A tailored Graduate Development Programme combining virtual and in-person training, covering topics such as relationship management, business promotion, presentation skills, and financial well-being.
• A hybrid working model that supports flexibility and work-life balance. Most hybrid roles require a minimum of 8 in-office days per month, with specific arrangements confirmed during recruitment.

Who we\'re looking for

We welcome applicants from all academic disciplines and backgrounds. What matters most is your curiosity, drive, and potential to grow with us.

Minimum requirements:

• Undergraduate or Master\'s degree (achieved or expected) in any subject area.

We\'re on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experience, abilities and perspectives. We provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of our recruitment process for disabilities, neurodivergence or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation please complete this form and one of our recruitment team members will be in touch via email. Any information provided will be treated as confidential within the recruitment team and used only for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations for the application and recruitment process.

Where Agency assistance is required Bank of Ireland Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Bank of Ireland by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.