Deadline:
November 13, 2024
Location(s)
United Kingdom
London
Overview
As the country’s central bank, we’re committed to working together to maintain monetary and financial stability and promote the good of the people. As a large, complex and diverse organisation, we offer a broad range of high-quality opportunities to people from all backgrounds, and at different stages in their careers.
You’ll gather and analyse information, take part in meetings, and start to develop the skills you need to become an expert analyst.
Details
What will you learn?
We’ll give you a comprehensive introduction to what the Bank of England does and you’ll be able to attend talks and networking events.
Our working environment is supportive and inclusive. You’ll join many other people on the graduate scheme, so it will be fun and sociable too.
We’ll ask you to apply for one of the following areas:
Operations
This is our generalist scheme. It is open to students from any degree discipline. We would assign you to one of the following teams:
- Banking Payments & Innovation
- Markets
- Financial Market Infrastructure
- Notes Directorate
- Resolution
Economist
If you’re doing an undergraduate degree in economics or finance, this is for you.
We would assign you to one of the following teams:
- Notes Directorate
- Markets
- Central Bank Digital Currency
- Financial Stability Strategy & Risk
Risk
We will help you develop technical expertise in areas such as stress-testing, the Help to Buy scheme or wider market risks.
We would assign you to one of the following teams:
- Markets
- Financial Markets Infrastructure
- Risk
Data
If you study a quantitative degree such as maths or engineering, this is for you. You’ll collect, compile and analyse data for publication.
We would assign you to one of the following teams:
- Data & Statistics Division
- Authorisations
- United Kingdom Deposit Takers
Technology
Interested in technology? You don’t need a degree in Computer Science to work with us because we will support you in achieving a Level 7 (MSc) apprenticeship in Digital and Technologies Solutions.
We would assign you to one of the following technology teams:
- Project Management
- System Development and Engineering
- Service Management.
Supervision
You can have any degree to become a supervisor. Your role would involve supervising financial institutions such as insurance companies, banks and building societies.
We would assign you to one of the following teams:
- Authorisations
- Financial Market Infrastructure
- Insurance
- UK Deposit Takers Supervision
- Resolution
- International Supervision
Postgraduate
If you’re doing a master’s degree in Economics or Finance, this is for you.
We would assign you to one of the following teams:
- Financial Stability Strategy & Risk
- Monetary Analysis
- International
What does the Bank of England do?
The Bank of England is the UK’s central bank. Our mission is to promote the good of the people by maintaining monetary and financial stability.
In a nutshell we...
- Regulate other banks
- Issue bank notes
- Set monetary policy
- Maintain stability
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
Entry requirements:
- Expecting or have achieved a 2.1 class degree
- 120 UCAS points from three A-levels or equivalent (excluding General Studies) using the 2017 UCAS Tariff System
- Have less than two years relevant work experience
- Any degree subject
Are you who we’re looking for?
- If you’re motivated to work for us, we would love to work with you. We’re looking for people who enjoy working with people and share our values of diverse ideas and open debate. You need to be a quick learner who’s able to work with tools and data sources. You also have to be comfortable with setting your own targets, meeting tight deadlines and working under your own initiative.
- We employ people from all backgrounds to join our diverse and inclusive staff.
Dates
Deadline: November 13, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
- Length: 24 months starting September 2025
- Salary: £35,000
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