Finance Data Analyst Graduate Programme 2027

Location/office policy:  Molesworth Street- 3 days per week in office

Start date: September 2027

Salary: €34,500

This role is being offered as a 3.5 year training contract

Ready to start your career at AIB?

If you're curious, ambitious and looking for a role where you can learn, grow and make a real impact from day one, our Finance Data Analyst Graduate Programme could be the perfect fit.

At AIB, we know that starting your career is a big step. That's why we've created a graduate programme that gives you meaningful work, plenty of support and opportunities to develop both professionally and personally.

Over 3.5 years, you'll rotate across different teams, gain exposure to exciting projects and develop the skills, experience and confidence needed to build a successful career.

No two days will be the same!

Why join our graduate programme?

As part of the programme, you'll get the opportunity to experience different areas across Finance Data, working with a range of teams and colleagues.

You'll learn on the job, contribute to real business initiatives and work alongside experienced professionals who are invested in helping you succeed.

Along the way, you'll also have opportunities to:

• Build your professional network
• Attend development events
• Connect with senior leaders across the organisation
• Learn from graduates who have already completed the programme
• Explore different career paths within AIB

This is more than just a graduate role. It's an opportunity to discover what you're capable of.

What You’ll Do

We’re made up of small teams where you have the chance to expand your knowledge and be heavily involved in new and ongoing projects. We view inclusion & diversity, wellbeing and continuous learning & development as key enablers that help our business to grow and deliver AIB’s strategic and financial objectives.

 As part of the programme, you will gain exposure to some of the following:

• Learn the AIB Project Methodology through involvement in numerous projects including how to draft a technical specification
• Data visualisation skills development from maintenance of existing dashboards to building dashboards from scratch, learning scripting language, and implementing complex data visualisation solutions.
• Complete a journey of SQL competence from basic queries to complex scripts.
• Exposure to working with Teradata (Relational Database Management System), other AIB systems and platforms and a knowledge of the development of Financial Data.
• Data analysis and cleansing.
• Gathering Data Development requirements and documenting technical specifications.
• Running Financial Information Management reports.
• Monitoring data visualisation batches and fixing issues.
• Troubleshooting issues and implementing fixes.

There will be at least 1 rotation, where we will challenge you to ensure your learning and development potential is maximised over the duration of the programme.

Graduates on this programme are given the opportunity to attend online courses in UCD to supplement on the job learning . There you will be able to develop a range of important skills, including practical data manipulation, visualisation, analytics, and machine learning. The programme assessment is project based enabling you to demonstrate your understanding and familiarity of each semester’s content in a work themed, practical way. On completion of the programme, you will receive the following from UCD:

• Diploma in Data Analysis without Coding
• Diploma in Database Fundamentals
• Certificate in Python Programming
• Diploma in Data Analytics: Visualisation
• Diploma in Data Analytics: Machine Learning
• Specialist Certificate in Data Analytics

What's in it for you?

Alongside valuable experience and development opportunities, you'll enjoy:

• 21 Days annual leave & 2 additional volunteer days
• Additional AIB Bank Holidays – Good Friday & the day after St. Stephens Day
• Hybrid working, 3 days in office & 2 working from home
• Rotations across different teams
• Strong emphasis on wellbeing & work-life balance
• Structured learning & development programme
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme 
• Vhi Healthcare scheme
• Variable remuneration scheme

We are with you every step of the way

Starting your first professional role can feel daunting, but we'll be with you every step of the way.

Every graduate is assigned a dedicated People Leader who will support your development, help you navigate challenges and encourage you to get the most from your experience.

You'll also become part of a vibrant graduate community, joining fellow Finance Data graduates as well as graduates from previous intakes. Whether it's learning, networking or social events, you'll quickly build relationships that last well beyond the programme.

We also offer access to a wide range of support networks and initiatives, including our Employee Assistance Programme and Mentor Her programme.

 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 2027 – March 2031).

If you are not sure about your suitability based on any aspects of the role advertised, we encourage you to please contact our Future Talent Programmes team at Grads@aib.ie for a conversation.

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 are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. Should you have a reasonable accommodation request please email the Talent Acquisition team at Grads@aib.ie

Disclaimer:

Unsolicited CV’s sent to AIB by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this position. AIB operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our recruitment partners.