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Professional Banking Practitioner Apprenticeship

Gain a recognised qualification while building your career with Bank of Ireland

Bank of Ireland is proud to support the IOB Banking and Financial Services Degree Programme, designed to help colleagues and future talent develop the knowledge, skills, and experience needed for a successful career in financial services.

This programme combines academic learning with practical workplace experience, giving participants the opportunity to earn a recognised qualification while building their career in one of Ireland's leading financial institutions.

We want this opportunity to be accessible to everyone. We're committed to making career opportunities accessible and recognise that colleagues may have taken different paths to develop their skills, experience and capabilities. We encourage applications from colleagues from all backgrounds and would encourage colleagues who may have fewer opportunities to access education and career development to make an application. 

 

What You'll Gain

  • A recognised qualification through IOB and UCD
  • Practical, hands-on experience within Bank of Ireland
  • Exposure to real business projects and professional networks
  • The opportunity to develop skills in banking, finance, technology, and customer-focused services
  • Ongoing support to help you grow your career

 

Read more about the IOB Banking and Financial Services Degree Programme

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Interested in joining our 2027 intake? Register your interest below and we'll let you know as soon as applications open.

 

Why Bank of Ireland?

At Bank of Ireland, we're committed to helping our colleagues grow and thrive. Through learning opportunities, professional qualifications, wellbeing supports, and meaningful career pathways, we invest in your development from day one. Whether you're starting your career or looking to build new skills, you'll be supported by experienced colleagues and encouraged to reach your potential.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

We're building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued, and able to succeed. We welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives, and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves and do their best work. We also provide reasonable accommodations throughout our recruitment process to support candidates with disabilities, neurodivergence, or medical conditions.

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