Location/office policy: Belfast - 3 days per week in office
Start date: September 2027
Salary: £26,500
This role is being offered as a 23-month contract
Ready to start your career at AIB?
Join an award-winning graduate programme with AIB, recognised by gradireland as the ‘Most Popular Graduate Recruiter in Banking, Investment & Financial Services’ for six consecutive years and a winner of the Diversity Recruitment Award.
Use data, insights and innovation to help shape the future of banking.
Our AIB UK Graduate Programme offers the opportunity to develop commercial, analytical and problem-solving skills while supporting business customers across Northern Ireland, Great Britain and international markets.
At AIB, we know that starting your career is a big step. That's why we've created a graduate programme that gives you meaningful work, plenty of support and opportunities to develop both professionally and personally.
Over 23 months, you'll gain exposure to a variety of business areas, work on impactful projects and develop the skills, experience and confidence needed to build a successful career.
No two days will be the same!
Why join our graduate programme?
As part of the programme, you'll gain experience across AIB UK, working with a range of teams, colleagues and stakeholders.
You'll learn on the job, contribute to real business initiatives and work alongside experienced professionals who are invested in helping you succeed.
Along the way, you'll also have opportunities to:
This is more than a graduate programme. It's an opportunity to develop valuable commercial and analytical skills while building a long-term career in financial services.
AIB UK supports business customers across Northern Ireland, Great Britain and internationally.
Through our Commercial Real Estate, Corporate Banking, Asset Based Lending and Business Banking teams, we help organisations grow, invest and achieve their strategic goals.
As an AIB UK Graduate, you'll help transform information into meaningful insights that support customers, improve business performance and contribute to strategic decision-making across the organisation.
Data sits at the heart of modern banking. Throughout the programme you'll develop skills in:
These are highly transferable skills that are valued across financial services and many other industries.
What's in it for you?
Alongside valuable experience and development opportunities, you'll enjoy:
Starting your first professional role can feel daunting, but we'll support you every step of the way.
Every graduate is assigned a dedicated People Leader who will support your development, help you navigate challenges and encourage you to get the most from your experience.
You'll also become part of a vibrant graduate community, joining fellow AIB UK graduates as well as graduates from previous intakes. Whether through learning, networking or social events, you'll build relationships that last well beyond the programme.
We also offer access to a wide range of support networks and initiatives, including our Employee Assistance Programme and Mentor Her programme.
If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact our Future Talent Programmes team at Grads@aib.ie for a conversation.
AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at Grads@aib.ie
Apply today and start shaping your future with AIB.
Applications are expected to close on the stated date 26th October 2026 however, we encourage candidates to apply early as the programme may close sooner if demand is high.
Applicants must be resident in the United Kingdom and be fully authorised to work, or hold a valid work permit, for the full duration of the programme. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the United Kingdom.
AIB is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.
Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.
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