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Global Banking and Markets Technology Apprentice

London, United Kingdom

Job Description & Program Overview

Our apprentice programme starts in September 2023, you will join one of our Global Technology teams in a full time role whilst studying for a three year Digital Technology Degree. You’ll spend most of your time working alongside experienced colleagues, learning relevant and valuable skills, contributing to exciting projects whilst being exposed to cutting-edge technology and see first-hand how first-class organisations operate systems. The remainder of your time you’ll follow an established apprenticeship programme, graduating after three years with a Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions.

Apprentices work in all parts of the Technology organisation in roles ranging from business analysis, data science, software engineering, infrastructure engineering, system security, and technology operations. Apprentices evolve during the programme based on their career aspirations, and depending on how quickly their technical and soft skills develop. We encourage apprentices to take advantage of employee networks, and all other resources made available to them to accelerate their career.

Successful apprentices will continuously relate what they are learning with their work at Bank of America, as they progress through their degree programme. The apprenticeship will support you in developing in key elements of the role below:

(1) Data Gathering

• Understanding a problem statement, a technology or business requirement
• Build relationships throughout the organisation irrespective of location, and access systems to collate data
• Establish a data quality process and apply it to the data to fill gaps and correct data points
• Organise and store data so that it can be easily accessed and presented

(2) Data Analysis

• Apply a process or framework to translate data into information for the purpose of solving problem statements or meeting a requirement
• Critically reviewing information and clearly stating your assumptions
• Apply information to support your technology solution proposal. Present your proposal to your stakeholders and obtain their sign-off

(3) Delivery

• Plan the implementation work. Identify the risks, issues and dependencies, and manage them during the course of the implementation
• Provide regular and transparent updates on your progress. Demonstrate your work to stakeholders regularly
• Produce mock-ups or prototypes
• Deliver your solution within the agreed timeline
• Comply with all rules, regulations and policies, and document your work

Essential and desired competencies

• An enthusiastic learner with the intellectually curiosity to explore new ways to solve problems and meet requirements
• Work as part of a team and on your own effectively
• Communicate clearly with diverse groups of colleagues

A keen interest and understanding in the below would be beneficial:

Requirements

• Hold or predicted to achieve at least 3 A levels/BTEC or equivalent with a minimum of 104 UCAS points
• Have at least a grade C or 5 in Maths and English Language GCSE (4 will not be accepted) or equivalent
• Been a resident of the UK for the past 3 years
• Have the right to work and remain in the UK indefinitely
• Not completed a qualification or apprenticeship at the same level or higher which provided you with substantially the same skills or training as you would gain through this apprenticeship with Bank of America

About us

The world of technology is evolving fast. Together, we can help shape it to be smarter, safer and more accessible.

Here at Bank of America, we’re developing innovations in emerging fields like virtual reality, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Through our cutting-edge projects and prototypes, we help all kinds of businesses to access finance more safely, rapidly and globally than ever. And, we support our people while they make the world of technology better, too.

Join us and we’ll help you shape your own world through opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll work in collaborative global teams with mentorship programs, employee networks and events to build friendships and support.

As a valued member of our team with responsibilities from day one, we’ll ask that you take the time to understand our Code of Conduct and how we manage risk.

We need all kinds of people, perspectives and skills, so if you’re as passionate as we are about changing the world of technology, this could be the opportunity for you.

We care deeply about shaping the world of work to be an equal and inclusive one – and that starts with our recruitment process. We know just how important and valuable it is to have a wide range of skills, backgrounds and experiences shaping our work and ideas. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we’re proud to focus on attracting, retaining and developing diverse talent within Bank of America. Together, we aim to mirror the customers, clients and communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, being pregnant or on maternity leave, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

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We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package