As a company serving clients in more than 150 countries, and with c. 265,000 employees, Bank of America is one of the world’s largest financial institutions. Bank of America Merrill Lynch is the marketing name for the Global Banking and Global Markets businesses. The company is a long-established participant in EMEA with a presence since 1922. With offices in over 30 cities across the region, we offer an integrated and comprehensive set of products and services across Global Corporate & Investment Banking, Global Markets, Wealth Management and Consumer Card, serving the needs of individual, corporate, institutional and government clients, combining the best of local knowledge and global expertise.
At Bank of America Merrill Lynch, we encourage a diverse, inclusive workplace. This gives us the business advantage of understanding and meeting the needs of our diverse clients and shareholders, and provides fresh ideas and perspectives, which promote ingenuity. We strive to empower all employees to excel on the job and reach their full potential, and reward and recognise individuals based on performance and results. By joining us, you’ll receive the highest level of training and mentoring support.
Opportunities:
Bank of America Merrill Lynch is ideally placed to offer the scope and opportunities the cream of graduate talent deserves. Full-time and internship programmes are available in the following areas: Capital Markets, Compliance, Corporate Banking, Global Loan Products, Global Markets, Global Transaction Services, Investment Banking, Quantitative Management, Research, Risk and Technology.
A-Level Programmes
Our school programmes are designed for those in Years 12 and 13 and will provide you with a chance to begin exploring your career options. Female Futures takes place in February and Banking Uncovered takes place in April each year; both provide you with the opportunity to not only find out more about the industry and our employees, but also gain some valuable skills to aid your transition from school to university.
Insight Week
For students graduating in 2016, we are offering one-week insight programmes at our London offices in April and September 2014. These programmes will be an opportunity for you to gain an early insight into Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and to get ahead in the race for Summer Internship positions.
Internships
An internship is an excellent opportunity to gain an insight into working life at our company and discover which direction you would like to take your career. You’ll work alongside our full-time employees performing real tasks with the potential for measurable impact on our business. The skill-building and networking opportunities you’ll gain with us can make all the difference after graduation.
Summer Internships
Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s Summer Internship programme is the ideal opportunity to gain an introduction into the world of banking. The nine-week programme begins with an induction week covering core skills where you will work alongside our full-time employees to gain valuable work experience in finance.
Off-Cycle Internships
Off-Cycle Internships are available throughout the year, varying from 3 to 6 months, depending on the business need. Locations vary, but the majority of opportunities are in London, Frankfurt, Madrid, Moscow and Paris within the Investment Banking and Global Markets divisions.
Industrial Placements
6- and 12-month industrial placements are available within the Technology division. This programme will provide you with a hands-on experience within our business and an opportunity to gain real exposure from day one.
Graduate Opportunities
Graduates will gain a breadth of knowledge and experience and be positioned for great career opportunities. You’ll learn from the best and brightest minds in the industry, and will participate in a comprehensive training programme that combines instructor-led and web-based classes with on-the-job training and networking. You’ll have the opportunity to create a real impact right from the start.
What we look for:
Strong academic qualifications and quantitative skills are important for success in our analyst programmes. Equally important are initiative, strategic and creative thinking, communication skills and a genuine interest in the financial markets. For some roles, a second European language is required.
Applications should be made online via the website: www.baml.com/campusEMEA
