We value the diversity of thought, experiences and background that our Graduate Programme colleagues bring to Bank of Ireland. With that in mind, we seek applications from candidates studying any discipline. So if you are excited about this opportunity and have achieved, or expect to graduate with an undergraduate or Master's degree, then go ahead and apply. You could be exactly what we need!
At Bank of Ireland we are changing. We are committed to enabling our colleagues to thrive and offer agile ways of working to maximise choice and flexibility in how we work and live. Varying degrees of optionality apply depending on the role.
At the heart of our purpose is our commitment to Inclusion & Diversity: To foster an inclusive working environment where all colleagues are enabled to reach their full potential. We are working to develop a more inclusive and diverse environment, supported by the growth of our Employee Support Networks.
The Finance Division is responsible for all financial and management reporting processes across Bank of Ireland Group, and ensuring that all reporting is appropriately governed. Over the course of three years, the Accounting & Finance Graduate Programme comprises three rotations, one per year, which will give you the opportunity to work within a range of business areas across the division.
Each programme stream offers a rotational experience across different areas in the Bank. Each rotation is specifically developed to enable Graduates to develop the vital skills that will accelerate your development and growth.
During your three rotations, you will build strong management, interpersonal and technical skills, as well as getting exposure to business critical projects in a fast paced environment.
You are empowered throughout to seek new experiences and expand your network through cross collaboration. We ensure you experience different areas of the business, or contribute to meaningful transformation projects that support our Group strategy.
By the end of the three-year programme, you will have received a wide range of experience across various functions within Finance & Accounting including Group Treasury.
This will include exposure to internal management reporting and external financial reporting (including interim and annual statutory accounts), pre-close statements, published accounts and investor briefings.
This programme will build your expertise in MI and data analytics - and comprehensive product knowledge in the areas of sophisticated treasury and financial instruments, credit/market/liquidity risk, balance sheet management and capital requirements.
As part of the programme the exposure you get to colleagues across numerous divisions will allow you to build a substantial network in different business areas.
Through our unique Digital Academy, you will also be able to explore opportunities and future career paths, as well as receiving top-class mentoring through the Bank of Ireland Mentorship Programme.
Members of the Graduate Programme have strong visibility in Bank of Ireland with regular touchpoints with Leadership, including the CEO and Executive Committee.
Our Graduate Programme is often a feeder into one of Bank of Ireland`s talent programmes which are developed to accelerate the growth of identified high-performing individuals.
You will gain an understanding of how the financial reporting process works for a large publicly quoted company, together with an appreciation of the importance of internal control, with a key focus on SOX requirements.
You will receive considerable assistance to support you in attaining an accountancy qualification, which is a requirement for any applicant to the programme.
You will embark on a bespoke Graduate Development Programme. Our bespoke Graduate Development Programme is a blend of virtual and classroom training, facilitating connections with peers, the organisation, and its culture. Over the program's duration, you'll develop essential skills ranging from relationship management, business promotion techniques, presentation skills and financial well-being.
At Bank of Ireland, we are committed to providing you with significant flexibility to help you to thrive. Key to this is our hybrid working model. We have administrative buildings, remote working hubs, and work from home options that are centered on enabling and empowering you to work in a way that is more flexible and productive for you. To ensure we work effectively as part of our teams and the wider organisation, the approach will vary given the nature of the role, your individual preference, and your team’s agreed ways of working.
We don't look for any specific technical fields of study in order for you to be successful. We are interested in speaking with a diverse range of people from various academic, societal and geographical backgrounds that will inspire and help us grow as a bank.
We offer opportunities to students who have achieved, or expect to achieve, an Undergraduate or Master's Degree from all subject areas.
Bank of Ireland Group is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace which values and benefits from the diversity of our workforce.
We offer reasonable accommodation at every stage of the application and interview process. If you require assistance, please contact graduate@boi.com
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.
There are currently no jobs matching this criteria
Find out more about our Bank of Ireland UK Graduate Programme, designed for colleagues who normally live in the UK.
BA in Business, Economics & Finance, University of Worcester
One of the key benefits of the Accounting and Finance programme has been the opportunity to rotate in different areas. This has allowed me to increase my commercial awareness as well as getting a greater view of how group finance works together. The programme provides a fantastic network of both past & current graduates who are able to guide you and also provides important connections to professionals within the bank. Through courses and workshops you are constantly supported to achieve your goals and further your education.
The very best of luck to all applicants. For any questions regarding existing applications, please contact our Graduate Recruitment team.
Thank you
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.
Sign up to get the latest updates on Bank of Ireland's award winning Graduate Programme.
Thank you
Bank of Ireland uses cookies to improve your browsing experience and to provide advertising which we believe may be of interest to you. We need to use some cookies to enable our website to operate while other cookies improve the performance and functionality of our website. We (and our advertising service providers) also use other targeted advertising cookies on this website and other websites to provide personalised advertising which is relevant to you. By clicking “I Accept” you agree to the use of all cookies. You can find out more about the different types of cookies we use and manage your cookie settings on this website by clicking "Manage Cookie Settings". To find out more about how we use cookies, please read our cookies policy.
These cookies are necessary for the website to function and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are usually only set in response to actions made by you which amount to a request for services, such as setting your privacy preferences, logging in or filling in forms. You can set your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, but some parts of the site will not then work.
These cookies allow us to count visits and traffic sources so we can measure and improve the performance of our site. They help us to know which pages are the most and least popular and see how visitors move around the site. If you do not allow these cookie we will not know when you have visited our site, and will not be able to monitor its performance.