Capital Markets Graduate Programme 2026

Location: Dublin (mainly) with some Cork based opportunities

Start Date: September 2026

This role is being offered as a 23-month contract

AIB Capital Markets

Capital 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:

• Corporate Banking
• Real Estate Finance
• Climate Capital
• Syndicated & International Finance
• Private Banking
• Business Banking
• Commercial Finance 

What 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?

• Competitive Salary
• Agile & remote working opportunities
• Rotations across different teams
• Support for further education
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance
• Structured learning & development programme
• Considerable pension benefits
• 21 Days annual leave + 2 additional volunteer days
• Healthcare Options
• Variable Remuneration Scheme

 Entry 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 2026 – August 2028).

Confirmation of these will be sought if successful for the role.

The Closing Date for applications to this programme is 17/10/2025

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