Bank of America Merrill Lynch

Bank of America is one of the world's largest financial institutions, serving individual consumers, small- and middle-market businesses and large corporations with a full range of banking, investing, asset management and other financial and risk management products and services. Bank of America Merrill Lynch is the marketing name for the company’s global banking and global markets businesses.

The company is a long-established participant in the European marketplace, with a presence since 1922. With offices throughout Europe, the Middle East and Africa, Bank of America Merrill Lynch combines the best of local knowledge and global expertise, to offer its clients bespoke solutions no matter their location.

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. The company respects and values not only differences related to age, marital or civil partnership status, ethnicity, disability, gender, gender identity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation, but also diversity of viewpoint, experience, talents and ideas. 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 Bank of America Merrill Lynch, you’ll receive the highest level of training and mentoring support. Furthermore, our commitment to improving the quality of life within the local community and taking care of the environment means you can get involved in a number of volunteering initiatives.

# Employees Worldwide: c. 280,000

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: Global Markets, Investment Banking, Capital Markets, Corporate Banking, Global Treasury Solutions, Wealth Management, Research, International Corporate Treasury, Risk, Compliance, Technology, Quantitative Management and Human Resources.

Insight Week

For students graduating in 2015, we are offering a one-week insight programme at our London office in March 2013. This 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 the financial industry.

Off-Cycle Internships

Off-Cycle Internships are available throughout the year, varying from three to six 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

Six- 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 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  

 


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