Enterprise Delivery Graduate Programme 2027

Location/office policy: Central Park, Dublin - 3 days per week in office

Start date: September 2027

Salary: €34,500

This role is being offered as a 23-month contract

Ready to start your career at AIB?

Join an award-winning graduate programme with AIB, recognised by gradireland as the ‘Most Popular Graduate Recruiter in Banking, Investment & Financial Services’ for six consecutive years and a winner of the Diversity Recruitment Award.

If you're curious, ambitious and looking for a role where you can learn, grow and make a real impact from day one, our Enterprise Delivery 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 23 months, 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 Enterprise Delivery, 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

Are you interested in being part of the strategic transformation that shapes the future of banking for our customers? Think Automation, AI, Transformation, Engineering, Cyber, Cloud, Data & Analytics, Resilience.

This graduate programme is your gateway into the dynamic world of Enterprise Delivery, where strategy meets execution and digital transformation is ever-present. As part of this journey, you’ll gain exposure to innovative technologies and industry-leading practices, learning how to integrate best practices at every stage of delivery to ensure resilience and trust in enterprise solutions. Over the course of the programme, you will gain experience:

- Support the day-to-day operations that keep our business moving streamlining processes, enhancing service delivery, and solving real-time challenges.

- Safeguard our customers and colleagues from current and emerging threats, ensuring trust and resilience in our operations.

- Be part of strategic transformation journey that shape the future of our business, think automation, AI, Cloud, digitalisation and data.

As part of the Programme, you will be given the opportunity to rotate across the various teams where, we will challenge you to ensure your learning, and development potential is maximised over the duration of the programme.

Beyond your daily responsibilities, our programme provides a range of extracurricular activities, including community projects, networking with industry leaders, and workshops to support your professional and personal growth.

What's in it for you?

- 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

- Dedicated graduate development programme

- Professional qualifications supported by AIB

- Access to senior leaders and mentoring

- Internal networking events

- Real project ownership from day one

- 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 Enterprise Delivery 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 – August 2029).

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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]

Apply today and start shaping your future with AIB.

Applications are expected to close on 26th October however, we encourage candidates to apply early as the programme may close sooner if demand is high.

Eligibility and Equal Opportunities:
Applicants must be resident in the Republic of Ireland and be fully authorised to work, or hold a valid work permit, for the full duration of the programme. Any offer of employment will be conditional upon satisfactory evidence of the right to work in the Republic of Ireland.

AIB is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

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.