At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000+ employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.

We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.

We’re seeking future team members for our 2025 BNY Legal Apprenticeship Program with roles located in Manchester in hybrid positions. 

Program highlights: 

Do you have ambitions to be a solicitor? We are also recruiting for solicitor apprenticeships in Manchester that leads to LLB (Hons) Law and Legal Practice qualifications meaning you will be a fully qualified solicitor. 

The training route is six years, and we are looking for people with an interest in law, financial and investment management and embracing AI/emerging technology to drive new ways of working and efficiency. As a solicitor apprentice, you will receive on-the-job training working on real projects with clients. You will also undertake law degree studies for 20% of your time for the first four years. In years five and six, you will complete the solicitor’s qualification examination (SQE).

You will receive time and support to complete your qualifications and all course and exam costs will be covered by BNY. This programme gives you the opportunities you need to expand your skills across multiple areas. And the great thing is, there’s not one single type of person who succeeds here. Whether you’re determined, curious, resilient or open-minded; whoever you are, this programme is a chance for you to start your journey early and develop your legal expertise. You can earn your qualifications without the burden of tuition fees – and open the door to people from all academic and social backgrounds.

A strong candidate possesses: 

• Intellectual curiosity and interest in the developing skills within financial services 
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills 
• Aptitude for analytical thinking and problem solving 
• Collaborative skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global working environment

Program Eligibility

• Three A levels (minimum A, B, B) or equivalent (predicted or achieved)
• Must have lived in England for the previous three years
• Should not require sponsorship for employment visa status, now or in the future, in the region where they apply

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards: 

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2024
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2024
• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 100% score, 2023-2024
• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion, Disability: IN – 100% score, 2023-2024
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2024
• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2024
• Bloomberg’s Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023

Our Benefits and Rewards: 

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. 

Apply here

Closing date: 26th June 

Start date: September 2025