Investment Banking 2026 Off-Cycle Analyst, Sub-Saharan Africa Team (SSA)
London, United Kingdom
About Us
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Programme Overview
Our Off-cycle Analyst programme is designed to offer you a broad and exciting experience of work within Investment Banking.
The SSA Investment Banking Team is a sector-agnostic, regional coverage team, providing investment banking services to clients who have a focus on SSA markets outside of South Africa, including core markets like Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and opportunistically other markets. SSA’s client base includes: (i) Corporates (typically Local multi-country and Global Multinationals); (ii) Governments/Supranational; (iii) Private Equity Firms; and (iv) Sovereign Wealth Funds.
The SSA Analyst programme provides an opportunity to work on landmark deals with impact in an exciting continent of strategic focus for BofA, with vast structural growth opportunities in key industries with significant financing needs (e.g. communications/technology, financial services/fintech, energy/mining, infrastructure, and consumer). Analysts will work in close partnership with sector, product and other coverage teams (e.g. South Africa) to provide solutions to our clients on a range of strategic topics covering corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions and capital markets advice. Exposure to a wide variety of sectors and business models creates versatility and provides the opportunity to collaborate and build a wide network across the firm.
Training and Development
Your training and development are our top priority with extensive formal training offered at the start of the programme in addition to on-the-job support, educational speaker events and mentorship throughout.
Responsibilities
As an Off-cycle Analyst, your key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to:
- Work on projects alongside bankers in specific industry, product and country coverage groups providing you with a unique learning opportunity
- Help the team deliver solutions to clients leveraging the full spectrum of the bank's capabilities
- Actively contribute to the preparation of client presentations and underlying financial analysis
- Build relationships, knowledge and experience that will open doors to a wide range of future career opportunities
- Actively participate in executing transactions, including work with clients as well as representatives of other investment banks and other advisors
Eligibility:
- Candidates are required to have already received or be pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- For candidates who have already graduated, the graduation date is required to be between January and September 2025.
- For candidates who are still pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, the completion time frame must be before January 2026. Completion means that you have completed all final exams, coursework, and have no outstanding requirements for graduation. Please note that we reserve the right to request evidence of this completion date before extending an offer.
- Achieved minimum of 112 UCAS point (or equivalent) and on track for a minimum 2:1 degree classification or equivalent
- Must be available to join the programme from Monday 19th January for a period of six months. If candidates were to receive a full-time offer, then they must be available to join the graduate programme from July 2026. Please note that we are unable to offer any deferred start dates
What we are looking for:
- Fluency in English is essential for all roles
- You will need to demonstrate drive, innovation, and a genuine interest in the financial markets
- Teamwork, leadership, and problem-solving skills, plus creativity are key qualities, as is the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multi-task and interact with a variety of people
- Display analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as financial and commercial acumen
- Influence decisions and outcomes through effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate integrity, honesty and professionalism in all interactions
Our recruitment process
Analyst internship and full-time recruiting takes place on a rolling basis once our applications are open. Assessments often begin before the deadline, so it’s best to submit your application early as this will give you the best chance of being considered for the role.
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’re 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 will be more than happy to discuss the support you need, and we will respond to your email within two business days.
We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package
