Bank of America
Investment banking / financial services · researched 2026-10-02. Processes change every year, so confirm on the employer's own page.
At a glance
- Dates
- Opens: Autumn (2026-entry adverts were live in the 2025-26 season). Closes: 2026 entry: Global Markets 2 April 2026; Data Science and other programmes 15 February 2026. Rolling: apply early.
- Pay
- Not published in the sources we found.
- Length
- 4 years
- Degree
- Degree in Applied Finance; BSc (Hons) Data Science
- Entry
- BBB
- Stages
- 3: Online application, HireVue video interview, Assessment centre
What you'd actually do
- Global Markets apprentices support sales and trading desks: pricing, booking trades, preparing market updates and client data.
- Chief Operating Office apprentices track the desk's revenue, costs and controls.
Our plain-English summary from the firm's adverts, not the firm's own words.
Why this firm: talking points
Recent facts you can use in a "why us?" answer. Check for newer news before your interview.
Programmes and entry
- Global Markets Apprenticeship (Level 6 Financial Services Professional, 4 years) · Degree in Applied Finance · London
- Global Markets Data Science Apprenticeship (Degree apprenticeship, 3 years) · BSc (Hons) Data Science · London
- Global Markets Chief Operating Office Apprenticeship (Apprenticeship (level not stated in the summary)) · London
- Technology, Operations and Payments apprenticeships (Global Markets Technology, Equities Product Technology, Technology Solutions, Global Operations, Global Payments Solutions) (Apprenticeships (levels vary; check each advert)) · London, Bromley
At least 3 A levels/BTEC or equivalent, minimum 120 UCAS points (BBB) for Global Markets. · BBB · GCSE Maths grade 7 and GCSE English Language grade 5 (Global Markets). UK resident for the past 3 years, not in full-time education at the start, and the right to work and remain in the UK indefinitely. source
Opens Autumn (2026-entry adverts were live in the 2025-26 season). · closes 2026 entry: Global Markets 2 April 2026; Data Science and other programmes 15 February 2026. · rolling (apply early) · Recruitment is rolling and assessments start before the deadline, so apply early. 2027-entry dates were not yet confirmed when researched. source
Process, stage by stage
1. Online application
Online application with CV upload and competency questions.
- Apply early: recruiting is rolling and places can fill before the deadline.
- Have short examples ready for teamwork, problem solving and initiative.
Several independent reports source
2. HireVue video interview (HireVue)
On-demand recorded interview: about 30 seconds to prepare and up to 3 minutes to answer each question. Practice questions are available before you start.
- Use the practice questions to check your camera and pacing.
- Three minutes is long: plan a clear STAR structure so you don't run out of things to say.
Several independent reports source
3. Assessment centre
Two interviews, one competency-based and one technical/role-based.
- For Global Markets, know what sales and trading desks do and follow a few market stories.
- For technology roles, be ready to talk through a project you built.
Single report source
Video interview
HireVue on-demand: about 30 seconds to prepare and up to 3 minutes per answer; candidates describe 3 to 5 questions. Practice questions available.
Several independent reports source
Assessment centre
Reported as two interviews: competency and technical/role. Format not confirmed by Bank of America.
Single report source
Values they assess against
Deliver together · Act responsibly · Realize the power of our people · Trust the team · Strategy: Responsible Growth
Advice for this firm
- Check the GCSE bar before applying: Global Markets asked for GCSE Maths grade 7, higher than most banks.
- Talk about 'Responsible Growth', Bank of America's stated strategy, and link your examples to its four values.
- Follow a recent results story: press reported record sales and trading revenue in 2026 and the best equities trading quarter in 15 years (check the latest quarter before your interview).
- Pick the right programme: Global Markets is client and trading-desk facing; the COO and Operations routes focus on how the business runs; Data Science and Technology build tools.
- Apply well before the closing date because recruiting is rolling.
Not verified
- Salary was not in any search summary.
- University partners are not named in the summaries seen.
- 2027-entry adverts and dates.
- Online test vendor, if any, for apprentices.
- Facts were read through search summaries of the adverts, not the full pages.