Trade Control Apprenticeship

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10147

Europe, Middle East & Africa
United Kingdom
Chester
Global Operations Program
Apprenticeship
Not Applicable

Global Markets Trade Control Apprentice

Chester, United Kingdom


Job Description & Program Overview

Our apprentice program starts in September 2023, and we are currently looking for motivated and control focused Apprentices to join Global Markets Operations in our Rates Trade Control team in Chester in a full-time role whilst studying the Level 4 Professional Accounting/ Tax Technician

This is a great opportunity to join a world-renowned company and build a rewarding career in the Northwest. The Rates Trade Control Team supports the Global Rates Business, who are responsible for products including Interest Rate Swaps, Swaptions and Cross Currency trades.

You will be joining an exceptional and supportive team, working alongside colleagues from around the globe. We promote diversity and inclusion and will give you access to ongoing training to help you develop and grow. We reward high performance and support colleagues in local community based voluntary activities. This all helps to make our company a great place to work.

If you have the keen desire to learn and progress in financial services, our apprenticeship program can give you an in-depth understanding of our business. You will have the ability to make every single day different so this role is perfect for those who like to continuously learn.


As an apprentice, your key tasks and responsibilities may include but are not limited to, supporting the trading desks, and being responsible for the entire lifecycle of these trades, including:

  • Trade validation/ reconciliation,
  • Trade amendments,
  • Regulatory & management reporting
  • Issue resolution

 

We are continuously looking to improve our processes to provide the best control/support to key stakeholders and trading desks


Essential and desired competencies

  • A clear motivation for Trade Control and a thirst for knowledge and understanding of the business
  • Detail focused, with a high attention to detail
  • A keen desire for learning
  • Demonstrated intellectual curiosity
  • The ability to exercising good judgement
  • Resilience and the ability to deliver excellence in an environment with obstacles
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Fluency in English is essential
  • Demonstrates integrity and ethics by earning other’s trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions

     

    Qualifications

          • 3 A-Levels (96 UCAS points/ CCC grades)
          • Have at least a grade C or 5 in Maths and English Language GCSE or equivalent
          • Been a resident of the UK for the past 3 years
          • Not in full-time education when starting the apprenticeship
          • Have the right to workand remain in the UK indefinitely
          • Spend at least 50% of your working hours in England over the duration of the apprenticeship
          • Have not completed a qualification or apprenticeship at the same level or higher which provided you with substantially the same skills or training as you would gain through this apprenticeship with Bank of America

           

          Our Commitment to Conduct and Environmental, social and governance (ESG)

          Good conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success. It’s important that all employees in the organization understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mindset are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.

          For more information on our commitment to ESG, visit about.bankofamerica.com.

          Apprentice recruiting takes place on a rolling basis once applications open. Assessments often begin before the deadline, so it is best to submit your application early and not waiting until the deadline.

          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.

           

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          We offer a competitive Salary and Benefits package

          September 4 2023

          This Program is closed to applications.