Apprenticeship ยท Level 6 ยท Finance

International Financial Services Associate

A two-year apprenticeship supporting client service teams in international financial services companies. It suits people who communicate well and like working with numbers and records.

How apprenticeships work: you are hired by an approved employer and paid while you learn, mixing work with blocks of training in a college or training centre. You don't apply through the CAO and you don't need CAO points.

Key facts

How long
2 years
Award
QQI Level 6 Higher Certificate in International Financial Services
Where you train
  • Higher education institution (co-ordinated by National College of Ireland)
Pay
You earn a salary from your employer while training on and off the job. The rate is agreed with your employer.
Costs
You pay a student contribution to the higher education institution over the two years.

Entry requirements

  • You must be hired by an employer approved by SOLAS
  • Full eligibility criteria are on the International Financial Services Apprenticeships website

How to apply

You must be hired by an approved employer. Search the Apprenticeship Jobs page or register your interest on the IFS Apprenticeships website.

Register your interest โ†— Official page on apprenticeship.ie โ†—

What you'll learn

  • How the international financial services market works
  • Giving good service to clients and colleagues
  • Systems and processes used in the role
  • Building relationships with clients
  • Regulation and ethics in financial services

Where it can lead

  • International financial services associate in financial and professional services companies

Useful Leaving Cert subjects

Business, Accounting

These help with the content of the programme; they are not entry requirements unless listed above.

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Information from apprenticeship.ie, checked November 2026. Details can change, so always confirm on the official page before applying.