Chief People Organization, Summer 2026 Analyst - Chester

Bank of America - Campus; Chester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Chief People Organisation Summer Analyst for a 10-week internship in Chester. The role involves collaborating on key people strategies and initiatives within the organization. Candidates must be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with the opportunity for full-time employment post-internship. This offers a chance for significant professional development and hands-on experience.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training and mentorship

Opportunities for full-time employment

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a relevant degree with a completion timeframe of September 2026 to July 2027.
• Achieved minimum of 112 UCAS points (or equivalent) and on track for a minimum 2:1 classification.
• Must have the right to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Collaborating on projects across CPO that contribute to key strategies.
• Supporting initiatives across various CPO functions.

Skills

Processes and continuous improvements

Collaboration

Adaptability

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

MS Office skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Chief People Organisation, Summer 2026 Analyst

Chester, UK

About Us

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

The team

The Chief People Organisation (CPO) operates as a strategic partner to each area of the bank, focused on making Bank of America a great place to work for all employees in numerous ways including a focus on recognizing and rewarding performance, providing development and growth opportunities, ensuring a workplace that is inclusive and provides opportunity for all and supporting employees with physical, emotional and financial wellness.

Programme Overview

Working in partnership, the CPO teams provide a comprehensive service to the business. The CPO functions include Talent Acquisition, Talent, Learning, Opportunity & Inclusion, Compensation & Benefits, Shared Services, Employee Relations, Corporate Communications, Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Security.

During the 10-week summer internship programme you will have the opportunity to rotate through some of these functions and to work on interesting and varied projects.

Training and Development

Your training and development is our top priority with extensive formal training offered at the start of the programme in addition to on the job support, educational speaker events and mentorship throughout.

Responsibilities

As a summer analyst, your key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Collaborating on projects across CPO that contribute to our key people strategies and initiatives.
• Supporting initiatives across the CPO team including for example in Benefits, Opportunity & Inclusion, Talent, Learning and Corporate Communications

Eligibility

• Candidates are required to be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a completion time frame between September 2026 and July 2027. Completion means that you have completed all final exams, coursework, and have no outstanding requirements for graduation. Please note that we reserve the right to request evidence of this completion date before extending an offer.
• Achieved minimum of 112 UCAS point (or equivalent) and on track for a minimum 2:1 degree classification (or equivalent)
• To be eligible to apply for this role in Chester, you must have the right to work in the UK as visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must be available to join the programme from June 2026 to August 2026.

Candidates who perform well during the internship may be offered full time employment to commence in July 2027; some lines of business may also offer the opportunity of a January or April start date. You must be available to join on one of these start dates if offered, unfortunately we are unable to offer deferrals.

What we are looking for

• A passion for processes and continuous improvements to meet stakeholder needs
• Collaborative and a good team player
• Adaptable, flexible and demonstrates critical thinking with a positive approach to problem solving
• Proactive and demonstrates intellectual curiosity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good organisation skills and attention to detail
• Good MS Office skills including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Our recruitment process

Analyst internship and full-time recruiting takes place on a rolling basis once our applications are open. Assessments often begin before the deadline, so it’s best to submit your application early as this will give you the best chance of being considered for the role.

We care deeply about shaping the world of work to be an equal and inclusive one – and that starts with our recruitment process. We know just how important and valuable it is to have a wide range of skills, backgrounds and experiences shaping our work and ideas. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we’re proud to focus on attracting, retaining and developing diverse talent within Bank of America. Together, we aim to mirror the customers, clients and communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, being pregnant or on maternity leave, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependents, physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

What if I need workplace adjustments?

We’re committed to ensuring our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. If you need a workplace adjustment to search for a job opening, need help completing your application or video interview, please email [e-mail] and let us know. We will be more than happy to discuss the support you need, and we will respond to your email within two business days.

We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package