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Our hybrid working model offers all colleagues greater flexibility in how and where they work
Our graduates are paid above the market average and enjoy other financial benefits such as a company pension scheme
Most of our Programme streams allow our graduates to work on a rotation system across different areas within that part of the business
At Bank of Ireland we care about your wellbeing. We have many initiatives and competitive staff benefits such as our employee assistance program and 23 days annual leave
We don't think learning should stop when you leave university. We support your development with a range of development programmes, such as our Group education scheme, that enable you to thrive
Each graduate is matched with a buddy, who is a year or two into the same programme - you'll also have access to a digital Graduate Hangout where you can connect, share and problem solve with others graduates
Professional and personal development is massively encouraged on the programme. For my actuarial exams, I was offered an attractive study scheme which rewards its students for exam progression through salary increases and exam bonuses.
Actuary
Being able to be flexible in both the way I work, and in how I work has allowed me to become more focused on both colleague-to-colleague engagement and value-adding work contributions to my team.
Accounting & Finance
The best part of the Graduate Programme is the independence and power to choose which tasks to be a part of and how I structure my day. There are a number of supports that are in place for further learning, growth and internal movement.
Business & Commercial
The Bank of Ireland Graduate Programme is committed to developing our Graduates to their full potential, both professionally and personally. Centered on our core competencies, Bank of Ireland’s Graduate Development Programme ensures you learn through various media which have been designed to assist in driving your career. This encourages a creative, agile mindset and an ability to deliver operational excellence.
Altogether, you will be equipped with the skills and knowledge to take on early leadership roles within Bank of Ireland. Some of the highlights of Graduate Programme development include off-site team building activities, courses in Project Management and agile design thinking, and LGBTQ+ Ally training.
Our Competency model provides clarity to all colleagues on what's needed to deliver success and to achieve our Purpose – to enable our customers, our colleagues and communities to thrive. The competencies form a core part of our assessment process in recruitment and are fundamental to our Graduate development model.
Bank of Ireland's purpose is to enable our customers, colleagues and communities to thrive. At the heart of this purpose is our commitment to Inclusion & Diversity: To foster an inclusive working environment where all colleagues are enabled to reach their full potential. This potential is seen in not only career development for all colleagues, but also support for personal wellbeing. In order to drive our progress in Inclusion and Diversity, communities of colleagues have organised six Employee Support Networks to promote inclusion, diversity and representation of the interests of specific communities.
Click here to read more about our Employee Support Networks.
Outside of your day to day role, there are many ways to get involved in colleague activities such as Couch to 5K, sports and social clubs, and even Table Tennis tournaments!
Our colleagues have always been keen to support their favourite charities and good causes, through local initiatives or large-scale events.
Our charity and community investment programme, Give Together, supports colleagues who wish to fundraise or volunteer for important causes in their lives. They can avail of one day’s paid leave each year to volunteer and can also apply to have any fundraising matched up to certain limits.
Bank of Ireland colleagues volunteer over 1,000 days annually, and generate millions of euro in matched fundraising, payroll giving and other charitable contributions.
Bank of Ireland is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. In the UK, Bank of Ireland is authorised by the Central Bank of Ireland and the Prudential Regulation Authority and subject to limited regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Details about the extent of our authorisation and regulation by the Prudential Regulation Authority, and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority are available from us on request. By proceeding any further you will be deemed to have read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Statement.
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