2026 Global Markets Military and Athlete Programme

2026 Global Markets Military and Athlete Programme

London, UK

About Us

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organisation.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Programme Overview:

The Military and Athlete Programme (MAP) is a rotational programme designed for military personnel and athletes interested to transition into a career in financial services. The MAP offers the opportunity to gain experience and insight in our Global Markets division.

Programme Location and Dates:

MAP 2026 will take place in the Spring, through to August (with the possibility to extend) and we require participants to be available for the duration. These are full time placements and will be in London; we are unable to consider other locations at this time.

Programme Structure:

This collaborative and insightful programme consists of both personal development opportunities and practical work experience.

The development opportunities may include:

• New joiner bootcamp and orientation, including soft skills development.
• Participation in a combination of classroom-based training, e-learning modules, an educational speaker series, case studies and presentations from/to line of business.
• Access to an internal mentor, to assist with making the most of your time on the MAP.
• Various opportunities for peer and professional networking.

Responsibilities:

As a MAP intern, your key tasks, and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Building relationships and facilitating the information flow across a wide array of products and businesses
• Conducting industry and product research, database maintenance and writing reports
• Preparing pitch books, live deal materials and economic and market updates
• Assisting in pitching for new business
• Examining detailed corporate and financial information, as well as conducting due diligence
• Performing complex financial modeling & valuation work
• Idea generation and seeking out new, value-added, and/or unusual sources of information

Eligibility

• Candidates are required to hold a BS/BA degree (or equivalent) with outstanding academic qualifications.
• Completed your active military commitment and/or currently serving in the Military Reserves or National Guard; or
• Be a current or former professional athlete
• A keen interest in global financial markets.

What are we looking for:

• Demonstrated quantitative/analytical skills, numeric and problem-solving orientation.
• Accomplished organisational skills and previous experience working on various projects concurrently.
• Creative, yet strategic thinking.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to present complex material in a simple manner through your outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to build and maintain long lasting connections with clients.

Our recruitment process

We care deeply about shaping the world of work to be an equal and inclusive one – and that starts with our recruitment process. We know just how important and valuable it is to have a wide range of skills, backgrounds and experiences shaping our work and ideas. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we’re proud to focus on attracting, retaining, and developing diverse talent within Bank of America. Together, we aim to mirror the customers, clients, and communities we serve.

We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion, or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, being pregnant or on maternity leave, socio-economic background, responsibilities for dependants, physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications, and experience.

What if I need workplace adjustments?

We are committed to ensuring our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers. If you need a workplace adjustment to search for a job opening, need help completing your application or video interview, please email juniortalentemea@bofa.com and let us know. We’ll get back to you within two business days.

We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package