Capital Markets Graduate Programme 2026

OverviewLocation:Dublin (mainly) with some Cork based opportunitiesStart Date:September ****This role is being offered as a 23-month contractAIB Capital MarketsCapital Markets serves AIB's large and medium-sized business customers as well as our private banking customers.Taking a partnership approach, we deliver customer-focused financing solutions and specialised products throughout their life cycle.We pride ourselves on being long-term, strategic partners to our customers, supporting them to grow their business and achieve their goals.What you get...If you join us, we will look after you so that you can build your knowledge to look after our customers.Here are some of the benefits of the Capital Markets graduate programme.A comprehensive and interactive induction course tailored to upskill you on credit, products, and processes.Understanding of our Capital Markets teams and an introduction to other graduate groups and business leaders to build your network.Ongoing training programme both classroom and online covering topics such as real estate valuation, financial modelling & presentation skills.A strong priority on wellbeing, inclusion and maintaining a healthy work-life balance.On the job training with some of the country's most experienced business lenders and relationship managers where you'll have the chance to learn from some of the best in the business and work with many of the largest customers of the bank.Financial support & study leave to allow you to pursue further professional qualifications aligned to the requirements of your role.Rotational opportunities to help you discover your preferred business interest across our teams of:Climate CapitalSyndicated & International FinanceBusiness BankingCommercial FinanceWhat does a past graduate make of their programme experience?Please click here to hear from Kate about her experience as a Capital Markets graduate at AIB.What's in it for you?Agile & remote working opportunitiesRotations across different teamsSupport for further educationStrong emphasis on work-life balanceStructured learning & development programme21 Days annual leave + 2 additional volunteer daysHealthcare OptionsVariable Remuneration SchemeEntry Requirements:Achieved or expected to achieve a minimum 2.1 Honours Degree (or equivalent for universities outside of Ireland) is a prerequisite for those joining the AIB graduate programme.Candidates must be fully authorised to work in Ireland or hold a valid work permit for the full duration of the 23-month contract (September **** – August ****).Confirmation of these will be sought if successful for the role.The Closing Date for applications to this programme is17/10/2025Please click here to view all other available AIB graduate programmes.Please click here for more information about AIB's Early Careers suite and what we have to offer.About our Graduate ProgrammeAIB's award-winning Graduate Programme offers you the opportunity to gain a diverse set of experiences and capabilities to accelerate your career and personal growth.Our Learning & Development Programme has been designed to support your career journey, blending social, on the job, and formal approaches to learning.All AIB graduates are assigned a designated People Leader who is there to help support you in your day-to-day role and responsibilities – you're not expected to know everythingWe will have a group of graduates starting as part of our **** Capital Markets Programme, along with graduates from previous years, who you will get to meet and work with throughout the programme.We also have a wider network of supports to avail of, such as our Employee Assistance Programme & Mentor Her, to ensure you feel comfortable and confident in your new role.Please click here for further information about AIB's PACT – Our Commitment to You.Life at AIBAt AIB, we have a clear purpose - to empower people to build a sustainable future.We want to be at the heart of our customers' financial lives by giving them an exceptional experience.That goes for our employees too.We are building a culture that breaks the conventions of what our customer and employees expect of a bank.We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live.Our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.More details on our hybrid working arrangements and expected office attendance for your role will be provided to you during the recruitment process.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 celebrate diversity and believe in a culture of inclusion where all our employees can succeed.We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.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 ****** .AIB's Commitment to Building a Sustainable FutureAIB's Purpose – Empowering people to build a sustainable future – puts sustainability at the heart of our Group strategy.Through our €30b Climate Action Fund, we are greening our business and supporting our customers as they transition to a cleaner, greener future.Our commitment to taking appropriate steps in creating more sustainable communities is strongly reflected inour target to become Net Zero in our own operations by ****, as well as our ambition for 70% of all new lending to be green or transition by **** .For further info on all of AIB's sustainability strategies and targets, please follow the link to view our latest Sustainability Report .#J-*****-Ljbffr