2026 Bournemouth Financial Services Apprenticeship - Emerging Talent Program

Overview

Earn your undergraduate degree while working in our business alongside our industry experts. We’re looking for highly motivated students in their last year of school or in college who have an interest in financial services and are looking to get ahead in their careers.

As a Financial Services Apprentice in Bournemouth, you will embark on a four-year apprenticeship that offers a comprehensive introduction to the world of financial services. This opportunity will allow you to obtain an undergraduate degree, industry-recognized qualifications, and valuable work experience. You’ll develop your professional network, hear from senior leaders and learn from the best in the business. By applying your classroom learning to our business, you’ll have both the technical and practical skills to develop your career. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be awarded a BSc (Hons) Applied Finance and Banking from University of Exeter.

Responsibilities

• Participating in team projects, making a contribution to our business while applying the knowledge that you’re learning in the classroom.
• Acquiring foundational knowledge and understanding of financial services business operations via virtual online learning and practical work within one of our specialist finance teams.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Meeting the eligibility criteria for Apprenticeship Levy Funding.
• A minimum of BBB grades (or equivalent) at A-Level or other qualification (B grade or higher).
• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in English (5 or above) and Mathematics (6 or above).
• Strong analytical and collaboration skills.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• A continuous learning mindset.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, And Skills

• Passion for financial services and a drive to learn new skills.
• Flexibility to take on different tasks within the team.

Application Process

Please make sure to include your achieved or predicted A Level results (or equivalent) at the top of your CV as otherwise your application will not be screened. We will be filling our classes on a rolling basis and strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as possible before job postings close. To begin the application process, you will be asked to enter your email address. This email will be used to create and maintain your profile, so please ensure it is one you will have long-term access to. Once you have submitted your application, we will review it to assess your eligibility. If you advance to the next stage, you will receive an email invitation to participate in an online Super Day. The online Super Day will happen within the last two weeks of October or at the beginning of November. If successful after Assessment Centre the final recruitment step is an in person Assessment Evening. The in person Assessment Evening will happen within the last two weeks of November or at the beginning of December. Please be aware that due to the high volume of applications, the recruitment process may take several months. We will keep you informed of your application status as decisions are made.

About Us

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.