FinTrU Financial Services Graduate Programme 26 - Belfast

Join FinTrU's Financial Services Graduate Programme as a Financial Analyst and kick-start your career in financial services. You will receive comprehensive training to build valuable technical and professional skills before joining a project team to support global financial institutions.

Applications are now open for FinTrU’s Financial Services Graduate Programme 2026

Start Date: Monday 26 October

What To Know

FinTrU is seeking ambitious graduates to join the FinTrU team in 2026 through our Financial Services Graduate Programme.

You will work alongside some of the world’s largest financial institutions, providing client lifecycle management (CLM) solutions to help them meet regulatory requirements and maintain the integrity of the global financial system.

Our graduate programme is structured to fuel your continuous professional development journey through real-world experience, professional skills training, support with accredited exams, networking opportunities, annual compensation review, and a clear progression pathway.

Successful candidates will join on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Any extension will be subject to business requirements and individual performance

FinTrU is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

What’s Involved

You will:

• Complete a comprehensive in-person induction training programme designed to develop the necessary technical knowledge, industry awareness and professional skills to succeed in your role.
• Apply your learning in a practical environment by supporting client projects and collaborating with experienced colleagues
• Prepare and achieve the CISI Investment Operating Certificate (IOC), a globally recognised qualification, designed by senior practitioners to enhance your understanding of financial markets, operations and regulation to build your confidence in your role as an Analyst.
• Benefit from continuous support and networking as you progress as an Analyst and develop your career at FinTrU

Location

These roles are based in Belfast. When completing your application, please select your location preference as ‘Belfast’.

FinTrU operates a hybrid working policy, currently a minimum of 3 days per week in your aligned FinTrU office. These roles are not available on a fully remote basis. Initial training for this role will be conducted fully in person.

Please note that candidates who do not reside within the role's contracting jurisdiction may be required to work from the Belfast office five days per week rather than under the standard hybrid arrangements.

Please note that candidates should submit one application only, depending on their location preference. For FinTrU Graduate Programme 2026 roles based in Derry/Londonderry, please apply here.

Essential Criteria

• Hold a minimum 2:2 honours undergraduate degree in any discipline
• Live – or be ready to relocate – within a commutable distance from FinTrU’s Belfast office
• Eligible to work in the relevant jurisdiction and be proficient in English
• Demonstrate an interest for building a career within Financial Services at FinTrU
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess analytical and numerical skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Must be available to attend mandatory in-person training of up to six weeks from employment start date

Where application volumes require it, FinTrU reserves the right to apply additional shortlisting criteria, including but not limited to, academic performance, relevance of studies, demonstrated interest in financial services and relevant extracurricular or professional experience.

Recruitment Process

How to Apply

To be considered for this opportunity, your application must include all the following:

• CV

Ensure this is up to date and includes your university degree result

• Completed Application Form

All sections on the job portal must be fully completed to progress to the next stage

We also encourage you to upload a tailored Cover Letter addressing the following points:

• What interests you about FinTrU and this role?
• Why do you believe you're a strong fit?

Applications will be assessed based on the information provided throughout your application, including your responses to the application questions and any supporting cover letter submitted. We will consider your motivation and interest in building a career within Financial Services at FinTrU and overall written communication skills.

We review applications on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Recruitment Timeline

• Stage 1: Video Interviews: 11th August to 27th August
• Stage 2: Assessment Days: 8th September to 10th September

Selection of candidates will be completed by the end of September 2026

You must be contactable and responsive to all communications throughout the recruitment process

Closing date for applications is end of day on Thursday 20th August

Contact Information

For queries related to the FinTrU Graduate Programme, contact the Early Careers team at TalentPartners@fintru.com.

FinTrU Overview

FinTrU is a trusted provider of specialist Client Lifecycle Management (CLM) services across Know Your Customer (KYC), Compliance, Risk and Legal. We combine deep domain expertise, highly skilled delivery teams, and scalable operations models to help organisations navigate complex regulations and operate with confidence. We have offices across Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Letterkenny, London, New York and Porto, supporting clients throughout EMEA, APAC and the Americas.

At FinTrU, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our success is driven by our employees, who consistently bring our values to life through a commitment to excellence in delivery.

We are committed to investing in our people, supporting continuous professional development and creating an environment where you can grow your skills, progress your career, and realise your full potential within a high-performing and supportive team.

Right to Work

FinTrU welcome applications from candidates who hold, or are eligible to apply for, the right to work in the UK on or before the start date of your programme. You must hold the right to work in the UK for a minimum of 12 months to allow you to undertake mandatory elements of the programme. You must be able to evidence your right to work or future potential right to work in the UK prior to any offer of employment being made.

You are required to notify us immediately if your right to work status changes after you have submitted your application or accepted an offer from FinTrU. Please also be aware that should any subsequent changes to the UK immigration rules affect the viability of your application before your start date, we reserve the right to change how we process applications, in line with the new regulations.

Should your immigration status change for any reason during the course of the Graduate programme, we will be unlikely to offer you sponsorship. In addition, FinTrU would not fund any subsequent non sponsored visa applications, with employees being solely responsible for paying and maintaining their right to work in the UK.

For any immigration queries relating to your application please contact us at careers@fintru.com