2026 Military & Athlete Transition Programme UK & Ireland
J.P. Morgan
Cork, Ireland · Dublin, Ireland · London, UK · Glasgow, UK · midlothian, uk · bournemouth, uk
Posted on Mar 31, 2026
JPMorganChase is a leading global financial services firm with operations in more than 60 countries. The firm is a leader in investment banking, financial services for consumers, small-business and commercial banking, financial transaction processing, asset management and private equity. Your background has given you invaluable skills—integrity, courage, determination, leadership and teamwork. As one of the world’s most respected financial institutions, we not only appreciate these qualities—we recognise and reward them. Our Military & Athlete Transition Program will give you first-hand experience of working at J.P. Morgan and help you make the most of your potential in a brand-new environment.
Programme Overview
The placement programme aims to:
- Aid your transition from high-performance sport or military service to the corporate world.
- Provide the opportunity to gain exposure to financial services.
- Strengthen your CV to assist in future career searches.
- Provide you with an opportunity to build a network within J.P. Morgan.
Programme Structure
- Duration of 6 months (with the possibility to extend).
- Military Pathways Program – duration of 2 years, with an option to opt in at the HireVue video interview stage.
- A central tenet of the programme is a structured approach to your learning and development; you will have the opportunity to develop yourself through an agreed framework of activities.
- You’ll be assigned a buddy and a mentor.
- Receive regular appraisals from your manager and HR.
- Networking opportunities through events and socials.
- The programme offers a competitive compensation package.
Selection Criteria
- Show evidence of achievement, self-motivation and adaptability to new environments.
- Military candidates: Have been in full time regular service for 3+ years.
- Athlete candidates: Elite athletes who have competed at a senior level, internationally or nationally, representing a professional sports team or their country for 3+ years.
- Both military and athlete candidates: Have been out of service or retired from sport no more than 2 years by start date of the programme (October 2026) and have the right to work in the location applying to.
- Demonstrate academic aptitude and self-improvement through further learning or professional qualifications.
- Successful candidates will have a basic understanding of financial services.
- Available to start work in October 2026.
Selection Timeline
- Applications open – 7 April 2026
- Applications close – 27 April 2026
- HireVue video interview – deadline for completion 1 May 2026
- Final interviews – week commencing 15 June 2026
- Programme start – October 2026
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world’s most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we’re setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
Your background has given you invaluable skills—integrity, courage, determination, leadership and teamwork.
