Transforming the Bank is a key strategic priority for Bank of Ireland. At the heart of this transformation are our technology platforms, data capabilities, and the digital interfaces our customers use to interact with and purchase our products.

As Ireland’s largest bank, we’re responding to the growing demand for digital-first financial services by expanding and evolving our technological foundation. We’re building a world-class, diverse technology team to deliver meaningful improvements in the banking experience for millions of customers - and we’re looking for talented individuals to help us drive that momentum.

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 transformation initiatives aligned with our Group strategy.

The opportunity

• You’ll gain practical experience across key disciplines, including Data Science, Data Visualisation, Data Engineering, Project Management and Business Analysis.
• Opportunities to work with colleagues across various levels and divisions, helping you build a strong professional network.
• Access to our Digital Academy and Mentorship Programme, offering guidance and insight into future career paths.
• Regular engagement with senior leadership, including the CEO and Executive Committee.
• A potential pathway into Bank of Ireland’s talent programmes, developed to fast-track high-potential individuals.

 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 hybrid working model that supports flexibility and work-life balance. Most hybrid roles require a minimum of 8 in-office days per month, with specific arrangements confirmed during recruitment.

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.

Eric Maloney
BA in Information Technology Management, Institute of Technology, Carlow

The Bank of Ireland Graduate Programme appealed to me because of the unique experience in the bank that I knew that I’d be getting along with a solid foundation to build on. While I will do the same kinds of tasks most days, no two days ever look exactly the same at Bank of Ireland. 

The "one group, one team” motto is something that I see every day in Bank of Ireland, working with most business areas allows me to do a favour for someone else, in the hope that when I need help down the line, it will be reciprocated.