Bank of England

Selection Process

Successful applicants for our standard entry and gap year schemes will be invited to sit our first stage aptitude tests which cover spelling/grammar, numerical awareness and decision making. These tests will be held at our Head Office in Threadneedle Street, London.

Candidates who pass the first stage test may then be invited to our selection centres at our Head Office, which take place approximately one month after the application closing date. The centres consist of:

  • A group exercise, which acts as an ‘ice-breaker’ and is designed to test your communication skills.
  • An interview, designed to talk through your skills and experiences both academically and relating to you as an individual.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, security clearance, identity check, criminal record check, credit check, proof of qualifications and immigration clearance where appropriate. You will also be asked to complete a medical questionnaire.