Bank of Ireland is the sum of many parts, working together to deliver on our collective strategy. Whether it’s designing and selling products, serving customers, or trading on international markets, every part of the Bank operates as one group, one team.
Our ambition is to be a leading UK multi-niche bank by providing simple, flexible, and accessible financial services to UK customers, both directly and through partnerships with trusted brands and intermediaries.
Our partnership with the Post Office, has allowed us to expand our product offerings and strengthen relationships with existing customers while attracting new ones. In Northern Ireland, we operate a full-service retail and commercial branch network. Our Bank of Ireland for Intermediaries mortgage business has built strong partnerships with some of the UK’s largest intermediary networks. We also operate a successful car and asset finance business under the Northridge Finance brand across Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
When applying, you’ll have the opportunity to specify your key areas of interest.
Programme overview
Our graduate programme offers a rotational experience across different areas of the Bank. Each of the three rotations is built to help you develop the critical skills needed to accelerate your growth and career progression.
Throughout the programme, you’ll strengthen your management, interpersonal, and technical capabilities while contributing to business-critical projects in a fast-paced environment. You’ll be empowered to explore new experiences, collaborate across teams, and support meaningful transformation initiatives that support our Group strategy.
Please note: This programme is based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. We encourage applications from candidates who are able to work from our Belfast office and meet the programme's hybrid working requirements.
The opportunity
- Opportunities to work with colleagues across various levels and divisions, helping you build a strong professional network.
- Complete a tailored two-year development programme designed to enhance your skills while supporting our strategic priorities in an immersive learning experience.
- Benefit from mentorship and buddy support, along with collaborative sessions that increase your visibility across the Bank of Ireland Group, paving the way for further progression.
What you’ll gain
- A tailored Graduate Development Programme combining virtual and in-person training, covering topics such as relationship management, business promotion, presentation skills, and financial well-being.
- A flexible hybrid working model that gives you the best of both worlds, combining home working with access to our network of offices and agile hubs across the country. Most hybrid roles require a minimum of 8 in-office days per month, with specific arrangements confirmed during the recruitment stage.
Who we’re looking for
We welcome applicants from all academic disciplines and backgrounds. What matters most is your curiosity, drive, and potential to grow with us.
Minimum requirements:
- Undergraduate or Master’s degree (achieved or expected) in any subject area.
Core competencies:
- Customer First
- Better Together
- Be Decisive
- Take Ownership
- Manage Risk
We're on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experience, abilities and perspectives.
We provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of our recruitment process for disabilities, neurodivergence or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation please complete this form and one of our recruitment team members will be in touch via email.
Any information provided will be treated as confidential within the recruitment team and used only for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations for the application and recruitment process.
