Global Markets Technology Apprentice – London

The Commodities Front Office Technology team provide technology solutions, platforms and support to the Global Markets Commodities team. This includes front-end software development (building apps), server-side application and platform engineering. We work closely with traders, sales, quant & COO functions to define and deliver high-quality solutions that help our traders to best serve our clients in a rapidly evolving marketplace. We will be able to offer exposure to different technologies depending on the skills and interests of the apprentice.

You’ll spend most of your time working alongside experienced colleagues, learning relevant and valuable skills, contributing to exciting projects whilst being exposed to cutting-edge technology and see first-hand how first-class organisations operate systems. For the remainder of your time, you’ll follow an established apprenticeship programme, graduating after three years with a Degree in Digital and Technology Solutions.

We encourage apprentices to take advantage of employee networks, and all other resources made available to them to accelerate their career.

The apprenticeship will support you in developing in key elements of the role below:

(1) Data Gathering

Understanding a problem statement, a technology or business requirement Build relationships throughout the organisation irrespective of location, and access systems to collate data Establish a data quality process and apply it to the data to fill gaps and correct data points Organise and store data so that it can be easily accessed and presented 

 

(2) Data Analysis

Apply a process or framework to translate data into information for the purpose of solving problem statements or meeting a requirement Critically reviewing information and clearly stating your assumptions Apply information to support your technology solution proposal. Present your proposal to your stakeholders and obtain their sign-off 

(3) Delivery

Plan the implementation work. Identify the risks, issues and dependencies, and manage them during the course of the implementation Provide regular and transparent updates on your progress. Demonstrate your work to stakeholders regularly Produce mock-ups or prototypes Deliver your solution within the agreed timeline Comply with all rules, regulations and policies, and document your work

Training Outcome:

Successful apprentices will continuously relate what they are learning with their work at Bank of America, as they progress through their degree programme. 

Employer Description:
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 are 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!

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental