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Our professional standards are high yet our working environment is friendly and intellectually challenging. We also promote a highly supportive working culture.

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The Bank of England is one of the most respected and influential institutions in the world. We have high professional standards and working life at the Bank is stimulating, yet friendly. Read on to find out how some of our staff have described working at the Bank.


"The best thing about the Bank is the people. There is a diverse mix of nationalities, culture and experience. Everyone brings new ideas and ways of thinking. There is also a very healthy mix of experience and youth".
Sunil Kapadia, Monetary Analysis


"The most satisfying thing about my job is being involved at the centre of financial markets which gives a different scale of responsibility compared with working for many other organisations."
Stephen Kirby, Banking Services Division


"Working in the Bank is like working in a professional organisation and university at the same time. There's also a great atmosphere and a lot of young, bright people sharing ideas and enjoying working together."
Terry Curd, IT Graduate