2026 Apprenticeship Programme - UK
BlackRock
Apply NowReady to kickstart your finance career? Join BlackRock’s 18-month apprenticeship from September 2026 to learn on the job, build industry skills, study for a recognised qualification and connect with experts — with potential full-time roles on completion.
BlackRock's 2026 Apprenticeship Programme (UK) is an 18-month training contract for recent school leavers that starts in September 2026. Apprentices will be fully immersed in the business, working alongside industry experts, receiving on-the-job training, professional development and studying towards an industry-recognised qualification.
On successful completion, apprentices may be offered a full-time role at BlackRock. Opportunities are available across teams and locations including Client Experience (Edinburgh), Data Operations (Edinburgh), Investment Operations (Edinburgh & London) and Portfolio Management (London).
London apprentices will work towards a Level 4 Investment Operations Specialist qualification; Edinburgh apprentices will work towards SCQF Level 6 Providing Financial Services. Entry requirements differ by location: London candidates need a minimum of grade 4 GCSE in English and Maths and three A-levels (or equivalent) by September 2026; Edinburgh candidates require National 5 passes in English and Maths and three Highers (or equivalent) by September 2026.
Applicants must not already hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree and must have the right to work in the UK; BlackRock cannot provide visa sponsorship for this programme.
London: Level 4 Investment Operations Specialist; Edinburgh: SCQF Level 6 Providing Financial Services
06 Mar 2026
September 2026
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- Open to recent school leavers; applications encouraged from school leavers of all academic backgrounds.
- London candidates: minimum of grade 4 GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, and a minimum of grade C in three A-levels (or equivalent e.g. BTEC Nationals) by September 2026.
- Edinburgh candidates: pass in National 5 (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, and completion of three Highers (or equivalent) by September 2026.
- Must not have previously completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in any subject.
- Be a UK citizen or have proof of right to work in the UK and have lived in the UK or EEA for the last 3 years; visa sponsorship is not provided.
Apprentices will "earn as they learn" on an 18-month training contract, receiving on-the-job training, professional development, and study towards an industry-recognised qualification. Specific salary details are not stated on the job page.
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