Group Sustainability - Corporate Affairs Graduate Programme 2027

Allied Irish Banks; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 days annual leave

Volunteer days

Additional bank holidays

Hybrid working 3 days in office 2 days

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Employee wellbeing and development

Job summary

Allied Irish Banks offers a 23-month Group Sustainability - Corporate Affairs Graduate Programme in Dublin, with a policy of 3 days in office per week. You will join the Sustainability Research team and work on initiatives that support customers, communities and the transition to a more sustainable economy.

The programme emphasizes research, analytical skills and stakeholder management, with structured development and mentoring to help you grow both professionally and personally.

Qualifications

• Proven research and analytical abilities.
• Experience or interest in sustainability and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Understand how environmental, social and economic trends impact customers, businesses and financial markets.
• Support sustainability strategy and help navigate the transition to a more sustainable economy.
• Generate insights to inform responsible banking and sustainable finance.
• Develop research and stakeholder management skills through diverse projects.

Skills

Research

Analytical

Stakeholder management

Education

2.1 Honours Degree

Job description

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Group Sustainability - Corporate Affairs Graduate Programme 2027

Location/office policy: Molesworth Street, Dublin- 3 days per week in office

This role is being offered as a 23-month contract

Ready to start your career at AIB?

Join an award-winning graduate programme with AIB, recognised by gradireland as the ‘Most Popular Graduate Recruiter in Banking, Investment & Financial Services’ for six consecutive years and a winner of the Diversity Recruitment Award.

Why join our graduate programme?

Help shape the transition to a more sustainable future.

As a Sustainability Research Graduate at AIB, you'll work on initiatives that support customers, businesses and communities in responding to some of the most important challenges of our time, including climate change, sustainable finance and environmental transition.

You'll develop valuable research, analytical and stakeholder management skills while helping AIB deliver on its sustainability ambitions and support the transition to a more sustainable economy.

At AIB, we know that starting your career is a big step. That's why we've created a graduate programme that gives you meaningful work, plenty of support and opportunities to develop both professionally and personally.

Over 23 months, you'll gain exposure to a wide range of sustainability initiatives, work on impactful projects and develop the skills, experience and confidence needed to build a successful career.

No two days will be the same!

What You’ll Do

Sustainability is transforming the banking industry. Understanding how environmental, social and economic trends impact customers, businesses and financial markets helps shape better decisions and supports the transition to a more sustainable future.

At AIB, sustainability is central to our strategy. Our Sustainability Research team plays an important role in generating insights that help shape business decisions, support customers and embed sustainability into how we operate.

As a Sustainability Research Graduate, you'll help generate insights that support AIB's sustainability strategy and assist customers in navigating the transition to a more sustainable economy.

Your work will contribute to initiatives that support responsible banking, sustainable finance and long-term value creation for customers and communities.

What's in it for you?

Alongside valuable experience and development opportunities, you'll enjoy:

• 21 days annual leave plus 2 additional volunteer days
• Additional AIB Bank Holidays, including Good Friday and the day after St Stephen's Day
• Hybrid working with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home
• Exposure to a range of sustainability initiatives and projects
• Strong emphasis on wellbeing and work-life balance
• Structured learning and development programme
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Along the way, you'll also have opportunities to:

• Build your professional network
• Connect with senior leaders across the organisation
• Learn from graduates who have already completed the programme
• Explore different career paths within AIB
• Work on issues that matter to people, communities and the environment

We are with you every step of the way

Starting your first professional role can feel daunting, but we'll be with you every step of the way.

Every graduate is assigned a dedicated People Leader who will support your development, help you navigate challenges and encourage you to get the most from your experience.

You'll also become part of a vibrant graduate community, joining fellow Sustainability graduates as well as graduates from previous intakes. Whether it's learning, networking or social events, you'll quickly build relationships that last well beyond the programme.

We also offer access to a wide range of support networks and initiatives, including our Employee Assistance Programme and Mentor Her programme.

Entry Requirements

Achieved or expected to achieve a minimum 2.1 Honours Degree (or equivalent for universities outside of Ireland) is a prerequisite for those joining the AIB graduate programme.

Candidates must be fully authorised to work in Ireland or hold a valid work permit for the full duration of the 23-month contract (September 2027 – August 2029).

If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact our Future Talent Programmes team at [e-mail] for a conversation.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at [e-mail]

Applications are expected to close on 23rd October 2026