2026 BNY Apprenticeship Program (Manchester)

2026 BNY Apprenticeship Program

At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

We’re seeking future team members for our 2026 BNY Apprenticeship Program with roles located in Manchester in hybrid positions.

Program highlights

Our Apprentice program is focused on developing the future leaders of the financial services industry. You will be placed in a specific business role based on your strengths and interests, and be exposed to BNY's entire global franchise, providing rare insight into the operation of one of the world's largest banks. We have placement opportunities across several different business lines including, but not limited to Operations, Engineering and Markets.

In each of these roles, you will work on high-priority initiatives and develop a comprehensive set of analytical and interpersonal skills. As part of a highly selective program, you will gain unparalleled exposure to the senior leadership of BNY, while receiving personalized career guidance and support from a dedicated mentor(s). Upon successful completion of the program, you will be considered for high impact roles in multiple businesses and functions.

As part of the Apprenticeship Program you will study for a related qualification, this will either be a degree at a local University, a professional qualification or specific qualification relevant to your department. You will be given support and time ‘away from your desk’ to successfully complete your qualification. BNY will cover all training costs.

The program will commence in November 2025. Candidates who have already completed their A levels are encouraged to apply and will be eligible to start employment at mutually convenient dates through 2025.

A strong candidate possesses:

• Intellectual curiosity and interest in the developing skills within financial services
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Aptitude for analytical thinking and problem solving
• Collaborative skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global working environment

Program Eligibility

• Three A levels (minimum B, C, C) or equivalent (predicted or achieved)
• Must not currently hold a related degree that is connected to the program criteria
• Must have lived in England for the previous three years
• Looking to start within a month
• Should not require sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future, in the region where they apply

In the Culture & Awards

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

Our Benefits and Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.