GRADUATE PROGRAMME

FIND YOUR PASSION

At Goodbody, we’re trusted for our insight, expertise and commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for our clients. Our Graduate Programme is designed to identify and develop talented people from a wide range of backgrounds who share our curiosity, ambition and drive to make a difference. We’ll give you the support, opportunities, and experiences you need to grow your career and realise your potential.

Our graduates play a vital role in shaping the future of our firm, bringing fresh perspectives, new ideas and energy to our business.

PROGRAMME OVERVIEW

THE OPPORTUNITY

Designed to help you reach your potential, our graduate programme offers practical experience, structured development and the chance to explore a rewarding career within one of our core business areas.

Based in our Dublin headquarters, our 23-month graduate programme gives you the opportunity to learn, grow and make an impact from day one. You’ll gain real-world experience, build valuable relationships and develop the skills, confidence and expertise needed to thrive in your career.

Our programme is designed to help you build deep expertise in your chosen career path while gaining exposure to other teams and areas of the business. This combination of focused development and broader business insight will help you understand how the firm operates, expand your skillset and shape your future career.

With dedicated support, meaningful work and continuous learning opportunities, you’ll be empowered to reach your potential.

WHAT TO EXPECT

A REWARDING JOURNEY

The graduate programme lasts for 23 months based out of our headquarters in Dublin. During that time, you will receive invaluable guidance early on in your career and gain functional skills that will serve you over the long term, no matter what career path you choose.

As a member of our graduate programme, you will benefit from all the following:

Competitive salary

Comprehensive training

Multi-role experience

Networking opportunities

Project work

Mentor support

Professional qualification support

Hybrid working options

Study leave

Continuous feedback

Social and cultural events

Dedicated buddy

OUR KEY BUSINESS UNITS

FIND YOUR PATH

While you’re developing professional core skills within our graduate programme, you’ll have the opportunity to rotate between a minimum of two different teams within your business area.

This will give you hands-on experience working in different areas of a specific business unit, enabling you to gain insights and knowledge of the broader business and identify the potential career path that best suits your skills and interests.

Wealth management

Build advisory skills that will help you develop and support our clients as they build and protect wealth.

Investment banking

Providing advisory, research, and capital-raising services, across seven sectors, to ambitious businesses worldwide.

Investment management

Gaining experience in active fund management, private equity, and investment decision-making.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

ESSENTIAL QUALITIES

We’re interested in potential as much as experience. If you’re curious, collaborative and motivated to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

We welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives who are excited to learn, grow and contribute to our continued success.

The candidates we’re looking for must be able to:

Stay client-focused and maintain a professional approach and presence.

Work collaboratively whilst executing and delivering individual tasks.

Deliver work to deadlines, prioritise tasks, and work under pressure.

Adapt and embrace opportunities outside of your comfort zone.

Displays focus, drive, and self-direction.

Demonstrate an aptitude and interest in financial services.

Possess excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

Generate ideas and have great attention to detail.

WHAT’S NEXT?

We will be accepting applications for the 2027-2029 graduate programme later this year.

Check back in September for updates on when we will be accepting applications and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest information.

GRADUATE VIEWS

As a graduate, I felt incorporated into the company as a ‘regular employee’, learned about the entire organisation and no two days were the same.

JACK BARBER

Project Management Officer

The Goodbody Graduate Programme has given me the chance to work across a range of divisions, teams and committees, gaining hands-on experience and contributing to work that makes a difference.

Shurooq Azam

Current Graduate

The Goodbody Graduate Programme has been a fantastic start to my career, giving me meaningful responsibility from an early stage and the opportunity to learn from supportive colleagues across the business who are genuinely invested in my development.

Jordan McCabe

Corporate Finance Executive