AIB Graduate Programme

Belfast - 3 days per week in office

This role is being offered as a 23-month contract

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!

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:

Build your professional network

Connect with senior leaders across the organisation

Learn from graduates who have already completed the programme

Explore different career paths within AIB

Develop valuable data and analytical skills through real business projects

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:

Data Analysis

Reporting & Insights

Commercial Decision-Making

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

These are highly transferable skills that are valued across financial services and many other industries.

Alongside valuable experience and development opportunities, you'll enjoy:

21 Days annual leave & 2additionalvolunteer days

Additional AIB Bank Holidays – Good Friday & the day after St. Stephens Day

Hybrid working, 3 days in office & 2 working from home

Rotations across different teams

Professional qualifications supported by AIB

Access to senior leaders and mentoring

Internal networking events

Real project ownership from day one

Strong emphasis on wellbeing & work-life balance

Structured learning & development programme

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

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…