Corporate Audit Career Transition Apprentice 2026 - Chester

Bank of America; Chester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial institution in Chester is seeking a Global Corporate Audit Apprentice to join the team in September 2026. This full-time role involves mastering audit practices, delivering annual audit coverage, and developing key skills in risk management. Candidates must achieve specific academic grades and demonstrate essential skills such as curiosity, attention to detail, and communication. Join a supportive team with considerable training and development opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Continuous training and development

Inclusion and diversity initiatives

Qualifications

• Hold or predicted to achieve at least 3 A levels/BTEC or equivalent with a minimum of 104 UCAS points.
• At least a Grade C or 5 in Maths and English GCSE.

Responsibilities

• Master audit practices, methodology, and business acumen.
• Deliver annual audit coverage and validate risk management.
• Write risk-focused conclusions reporting results to senior management.

Skills

Curiosity

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Passion for financial services

Problem-solving

Communication

Integrity

Education

3 A levels/BTEC or equivalent (minimum 104 UCAS points)

Grade C or 5 in Maths and English GCSE

Job description

Enterprise Control Functions, Global Corporate Audit Apprentice

Chester, United Kingdom

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:

Corporate Audit is responsible for providing an independent assessment of whether processes within Bank of America are adequately designed and functioning effectively to mitigate potential risks. Teammates cover all areas of the Bank, performing validation of the company’s risk management activities through testing of key processes and controls.

Join a world-class organisation and launch a rewarding professional career right here in the North-West. As an Audit Apprentice, you’ll work with an exceptional, supportive team and collaborate with colleagues across the globe. We champion opportunity, inclusion, and growth, offering continuous training to help you develop your skills and achieve your ambitions. High performance is recognized and rewarded, and we encourage giving back through local community volunteering. This is your chance to be part of a company that’s truly a great place to work.

Programme Overview

We are currently looking for a motivated individual to join our Corporate Audit team in Chester in September 2026 in a full-time role as an Apprentice whilst studying the Level 4 Internal Audit Technician.

This is a great opportunity to join a world-renowned company and build a rewarding career in the North-West.

Our Internal Audit Apprenticeship program is designed to offer you a broad and exciting experience of work to support your apprenticeship studies.

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. This is your chance to learn, contribute, and grow in a dynamic global environment.

Responsibilities:

As you progress through your apprenticeship, you’ll apply what you learn directly to your work at Bank of America—building real-world experience while developing critical skills. The apprenticeship will support you in developing in key elements of the role below:

• Master the fundamentals of audit practices, methodology, and business acumen.
• Play a key role in delivering annual audit coverage—testing processes and controls to validate risk management across the company.
• Communicate with impact by writing risk-focused conclusions that explain audit results to senior management.
• Deepen your knowledge of Global Banking and Markets, the control functions that support them, and the bank’s risk and control framework.

Eligibility

• Hold or predicted to achieve at least 3 A levels/BTEC or equivalent with a minimum of 104 UCAS points (BCC Grades)
• At least a grade C or 5 in Maths and English Language GCSE (4 will not be accepted) or equivalent
• Not in full-time education when starting the apprenticeship (September 2026)
• Been a resident of the UK for the past 3 years
• The right to work and remain in the UK indefinitely
• Not completed a qualification or apprenticeship at the same level or higher which provided you with substantially the same skills or training as you would gain through this apprenticeship with Bank of America

What we are looking for

Essential:

• Curiosity that never quits - you love digging into information, thinking critically, and drawing solid conclusions.
• Laser-sharp attention to detail - you see the big picture but never miss the small stuff.
• Independent and proactive - you take ownership of your learning and push yourself to grow.
• Passion for financial services - you’re excited to explore a career in this dynamic industry.
• Innovative problem-solver - you think creatively and tackle challenges head-on.
• Excellent communicator and team player - you connect easily with people and build great relationships.
• Integrity and professionalism - you earn trust through honesty and ethical behaviour in everything you do.

Our recruitment process

Apprentice 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.

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 three business days.

We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package

We are an equal opportunity 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.