Role: Group Internal Audit Graduate Programme 2026 Location: Dublin/Cork/Galway/Belfast Start Date: September 2026 This role is being offered as either a 23 month contract or a 3.5-year training contract, depending on your choice of professional study. Our Group Internal Audit Team Group Internal Audit is not your typical audit function. We're on an ambitious journey to create the best function we can for AIB and our people. Through our audit charter, we operate independently as the third line of defence to provide assurance to our stakeholders on the adequacy and effectiveness of AIB and its subsidiaries, governance, risk management and internal control environment. Most importantly, we believe that great people are the key to our success. That is why we work hard to build a team of empowered individuals who are driven to excel through collaboration, inclusion, and diversity; embracing the unique strengths and insights everyone brings. Qualifications supported by Group Internal Audit include ACCA, ACA, Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) and many more. We also provide a comprehensive induction to ensure that you settle into your new role. During this course, you will learn about AIB and Group Internal Audit and you will get to know your graduate group and previous graduates who have gone through the programme, which will kick-start your professional network. What does a past graduate make of their programme experience? Please click here to hear from previous graduates about their experience at AIB. What's in it for you? Competitive salary Agile & remote working opportunities Rotations across different teams Support for further education Strong emphasis on work-life balance Structured learning & development programme Considerable pension benefits 21 Days annual leave 2 additional volunteer days Healthcare Options Variable Remuneration Scheme Entry Requirements: Achieved or expected to achieve a minimum 2.1 Honours Degree (or equivalent for universities outside of Ireland) is a prerequisite for those joining the AIB graduate programme. Depending on your chosen professional studies, you can complete the GIA graduate programme in 23 months or 3.5 years, offering you the flexibility to progress at the pace that best suits your career path. Candidates must be fully authorised to work in Ireland or hold a valid work permit for the full duration of the 23 months/3.5 year contract. Confirmation of these will be sought if successful for the role. The Closing Date for applications to this programme is 04/01/2026 Please click here to view all other available AIB graduate programmes. Please click here for more information about AIB's Early Careers suite and what we have to offer. About our Graduate Programme AIB's award-winning Graduate Programme offers you the opportunity to gain a diverse set of experiences and capabilities to accelerate your career and personal growth. Our Learning & Development Programme has been designed to support your career journey, blending social, on the job, and formal approaches to learning. All AIB graduates are assigned a designated People Leader who is there to help support you in your day-to-day role and responsibilities - you're not expected to know everything! We will have a group of graduates starting as part of our 2025 Capital Marketsprogramme, along with graduates from previous years, who you will get to meet and work with throughout the programme. We also have a wider network of supports to avail of, such as our Employee Assistance Programme & Mentor Her, to ensure you feel comfortable and confident in your new role. Please click here for further information about AIB's PACT - Our Commitment to You. Life at AIB At AIB, we have a clear purpose - to empower people to build a sustainable future. We want to be at the heart of our customers' financial lives by giving them an exceptional experience. That goes for our employees too. We are building a culture that breaks the conventions of what our customer and employees expect of a bank. We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live. Our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements. More details on our hybrid working arrangements and expected office attendance for your role will be provided to you during the recruitment process. AIB is an equal opportunities employer, and we pride ourselves on being the first bank in Ireland to receive the Investors in Diversity Gold Standard accreditation from the Irish Centre for Diversity. We celebrate diversity and believe in a culture of inclusion where all our employees can succeed. We welcome applications from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees. AIB's Commitment to Building a Sustainable Future AIB's Purpose - Empowering people to build a sustainable future - puts sustainability at the heart of our Group strategy. Through our €30b Climate Action Fund, we are greening our business and supporting our customers as they transition to a cleaner, greener future. Our commitment to taking appropriate steps in creating more sustainable communities is strongly reflected in our target to become Net Zero in our own operations by 2030, as well as our ambition for 70% of all new lending to be green or transition by 2030. For further info on all of AIB's sustainability strategies and targets, please follow the link to view our latest Sustainability Report To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Apply button below to Login/Register.