Graduate Programme Put yourself at the centre of the action

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1 Graduate Programme 2016 Put yourself at the centre of the action

2 Are you an ambitious and enthusiastic graduate hoping to launch an exciting career in financial services? Do you want to be at the centre of the action? Then put yourself at the centre of the action by securing a place one of Bank of Ireland s Graduate Programmes. You ll be in the thick of the action right away working as part of a tightly-knit team, on projects that make a real difference. 1

3 Graduate Programmes Our Graduate Programmes offer roles with real responsibilities. Our specifically designed rotational programmes give you an exceptional opportunity to grow personally and professionally, while developing the business skills needed for you to play an important role in the team. The programmes combine work experience, mentorship, class study and professional qualifications that will equip you with the knowledge and expertise to fully realise your talent and potential. As you learn, your voice will be heard, your contribution will be real and you will make a real difference. We have two exciting Graduate Programmes for you to choose from - the first of which is within our wholly owned subsidiary Bank of Ireland UK and the second within the UK arm of our international Corporate Banking business. Financial Services Partner to: Join Bank of Ireland UK & you ll play a vital part in delivering our strategy to be the long term partner of choice for certain leading and trusted brands whose vision and customer ethos we understand and share. We have a strong and established partnership with the Post Office, where we provide banking products that meet Post Office s commitment to its customers around transparency and value for money. We also have a new financial services partnership with the AA. This partnership combines the financial services expertise of Bank of Ireland UK with the strength of the AA, one of the most well-known and trusted brands in the UK. To give you a deep and rounded understanding of our business and strategy, you ll complete three placements across different business areas in our key UK locations: London, Bristol and Belfast. You may work in a Product Team in Consumer Banking where you ll learn how to develop competitive Current Account, Savings, Mortgage, Credit Card and Insurance products. You ll undertake competitor analysis, develop pricing plans, deliver great customer experiences and support marketing activity. 2 3

4 Spend time in our Risk or Treasury teams and you ll learn about how we identify, monitor and control key risks or the safe operation and funding of an independently authorised UK bank. Within our Strategy Team, you will work with senior managers in the strategic planning process and learn how strategy implementation is managed and governed. You ll get to see our business and how we interact with our customers from several different angles, working in areas like our Business Banking Relationship Management teams or our Asset Financing business NIIB/Northridge. You ll develop your knowledge of our customer propositions, distribution channels, customer service and business development. I was initially attracted by the opportunities on offer and I had heard positive things from a couple of friends already on the programme. The structure on the Bank of Ireland UK scheme (3 x 8 month rotations) allows you to experience a range of areas/locations broadening your skillset. Adam Balfour Business Management and Economics, Queen s University Belfast Corporate Banking UK Join Corporate Banking UK and you ll work on a team that manages some of the Bank s largest and most prestigious domestic and international clients. Corporate Banking UK provides relationship and transactional banking services to UK corporates operating in a small number of key sectors (Media, Technology and Healthcare). We are positioned as specialists in the UK Corporate Market, with each team possessing significant experience, knowledge and expertise within their respective sectors. As a Graduate you ll spend time as a Trainee Associate working closely with Senior managers, supporting them in the management of a portfolio of domestic and international clients. You ll get the opportunity to attend client meetings and assist in the preparation of credit papers for business propositions. You ll also develop your knowledge of the Bank s core product offerings to meet customer needs. 4 5

5 Great Benefits learningzone Every organisation will tell you that their people are their most prized asset we ll tell you that too. The difference is however, we prove it through commitment to nurturing, encouraging, challenging and training our people. On top of a great career path and competitive salary, we offer you a range of benefits such as free banking, generous annual leave, preferential rates on loans and financial products, an award-winning in-house Learningzone and a company pension scheme. Our award winning Learning and Development department, Learningzone, provides you with training and educational opportunities to develop the skills that will enable you to carry out your role successfully. Bank of Ireland can also support you to pursue educational and professional qualifications through our Group Education Scheme. The best thing about working in Bank of Ireland UK is the culture, there is a great work/life balance and the people are so welcoming and friendly! Ellen McCafferty BA in Management Studies, University of York 6 7

6 All the tools and resources you need To proactively manage your career Make informed decisions and career choices Discover your potential Keep your professional qualifications current and relevant All hands on deck for the launch of our Give Together partnership with Barnardo s Anticipate the future and get ahead of the curve Build your CV Improve your interviewing skills Visit now Bank of Ireland has recently launched a fantastic new Career Portal where all employees can discover their potential and shape their career. The Career Portal allows employees to: Be at the career best by proactively managing their own career Make informed decisions and career choices Investigate alternative learning opportunities to further their self-development Build their CV and improve their skills, knowledge and interviewing skills Discover their potential, anticipate the future and get ahead of the curve Give Together is Bank of Ireland s charity and community initiative. Through Give Together, employees can lend their support to a range of flagship charities by fundraising, volunteering or donating. Take a look at what we have achieved to date: 216 thousand fundraised by employees in Hours students visited our Bristol office in 2014 to learn about the world of work 6,742 young people in Northern Ireland supported by BOI Young Enterprise Programmes in ,100 volunteered since

7 Our Be At Your Best programme will promote and support you in your professional career development and personal wellbeing. The Be At Your Best programme involves all staff in the design and delivery of the programme s activities, such as the Couch to 5k challenge and yoga classes to name but a few. You can also attend regular information sessions on health, nutrition, wellbeing and motivation. The way in which people bank is transforming, and Bank of Ireland is at the forefront of innovation, changing to meet new demands in a digital and online world. We are looking for superior talent from all disciplines to join us on our journey. Think you ve got what it takes and expect to achieve a minimum 2:1 Honours Degree or Masters? Then apply online today www. 10 Two of our graduates, Claire & Sean, after completing the Great City Run in London 11

8 Bank of Ireland UK is a trading name of Bank of Ireland (UK) plc which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England and Wales (No ), Bow Bells House, 1 Bread Street, London EC4M 9BE.