BofA off-cycle 2026 - London
Hello guys. I’ve been following up on my application at BofA for the off cycle internships in London. They’re made very sector specific from the beginning. I did my hirevue after sending my application and 2 days later a recruiter reached out to me asking if I had a foundation year? She asked about my graduation dates and current internship end date but ultimately said my video interview is still under review.
Pretty odd. I’ve never been asked about foundation years before so I’m curious why they would raise this issue. Any guesses?
Has anyone been following?
Based on the most helpful WSO content, it's not uncommon for recruiters to ask about foundation years, graduation dates, or internship end dates during the application process, especially for off-cycle internships. These questions are likely aimed at clarifying your eligibility and availability for the program. Off-cycle internships often have specific timelines and requirements, so recruiters need to ensure that your academic and professional schedule aligns with their needs.
The mention of foundation years might be related to understanding your academic background and whether it fits their criteria. Some banks may have specific policies or preferences regarding candidates with foundation years, as it could impact the perceived timeline of your education.
If your video interview is still under review, it’s a good sign that you’re still in the running. Keep following up politely with the recruiter if you don’t hear back within a reasonable timeframe. Good luck!
Sources: International Student - Chance of getting an IBD internship in London?, Got a SA Offer at BB...but I'm a current junior help!!, My FT Recruiting Process, 20 Most Frequently Asked Questions - London Edition
Hi, in the process too. Have you heard anything back?
Also, i didnt get that call but received a mail saying app was under review
Hey man, applied for the same position and got a mail asking about A levels result or equivalent (not based on UK)... Wanted to know if that's a factor? Are you UK-based?
Hey man, I had a similar experience (same role) but instead they asked for my A-levels or A levels equivalent... Did you get any updates yet?
Yeah just got a rejection a few hours ago. Feelsbad but I think they’re really strict about the a-levels tbh
Well then I can only wait for my rejection. Did a summer at another BB, but if A levels matter more to them…
Anyone hear anything for DCM?
Nothing post HV - just the generic email BofA sends every other friday
Don’t forget the emails to confirm A-levels I took 5 years ago 🙂
Received R1 a few days ago for a specific team for the off cycle so the process is moving
Do you mind sharing which team?
UK and Ireland Coverage, what team did you apply for?
Applied for the SSA IB team. Has anyone been invited to the first round? How selective is the hirevue invite?
I believe the hv is automatic, when did you apply? I reckon you're referring to the SSA team in DCM? Cap markets were the latest applications to be published so they may trail behind a bit
I think most teams have their first rounds out already
Applied 1st of Sept, completed the hv 13th of Sept. It's their IB Sub-Saharan Africa team. Not a lot of people applied to it tbh from what I heard.
Highly unlikely that you completed your HV 14 days after submission, given that the timeframe for completing the interview is 5 days.
But that's an aside - the SSA role went extremely viral in the spaces it was meant to target: African candidates. The Africa arm of SEO did a weird push on all their socials, so I can guarantee that the role was a flood of applicants. They might be subpar and the HVs might be worse, but given that it's a small team - and the bankers look at every video essay submission - it might take a while.
Initially I thought hv was automatic, but I got it a week after my submission. Ah I see, I must have missed that, thx for the context.
Hopefully they'll get back to us soon, but if other teams are already giving out interviews, I must be dinged lol.
What team did you apply for?
Has anyone heard back from the Natural Resources and Energy Transition team (NET)?
Rejected after hv
how long did you wait after the HV for the rejection letter?
Anyone got a reply post HV for the Global Industrials Group (GIG) OC?
Applied on 01/09 and completed HV 05/09, heard nothing back yet.
Someone higher in the feed got Round 1 last week for UKI, so presumably it is team-by-team.
Yeah I think it is team-by-team.
But BOFA is notorious for stringing candidates along and sending out rejections once the cycle closes.
Any update since then?
anyone know what the process is like after the first TI (is it straight to AC?)
What team did you apply for ?
UKIB team
Yes, it's straight to AC.
Did you get through to TI, and if so, could you provide some insight?
I did the TI, they ask a mix of competency questions and one scenario-based technical along with 15 rapid fire math questions at the end.
Has anyone heard from m&a team?
Any infos on LevFin?
anyone heard from CORE Off Cyle?
anyone hear back after TI for off cycle?
which team?
I applied for the 2026 off-cycle IB internship (Natural Resources and Energy Transition Group), only received an email saying my application was under review
did you hear back after the hireview?
had consumer first round last week, anyone know any updates?
Phone interview done as well, have you received ac invite?
have you received AC invite yet (not interviewing for consumer but curious as I did the TI for another team)
no. its been a week so i would assume should be soon? why was yours on phone but mine was on zoom
got AC invite for next fri (10th)
Are you also consumer division as well or IB? I'd like to get an idea of the interval between TI's for the role you applied for and AC...
Applied for Consumer OC, haven't done R1 yet, only email saying my application was under review. Applied when they opened. How long do I have to wait for a R1 interview?
Has anyone heard back after the final round for the healthcare group?
when did you apply- didn't even see that HC opened up for off cycles in sept
Any news on DCM? I know they closed later than the other off cycle programs.
Has anyone heard back post TI for teams different than Consumer?
no, not yet.
One of my friends got his interview invite for DCM team for this Friday. I still haven't heard back for them. Funny thing is, in his hirevue he recorded 5 seconds of a blank screen and submit it like that, yet he still got an interview invite so i guess they dont actually even review hirevues lmao
Also for those of you who have done TIs/First Rounds for other teams, were they sent out all on the same day or in batches?
Interesting insight. Was your friend from a target/semi-target?
Tbf yeah hes from Cambridge
anyone heard from FIG OC re AC?
So DCM AC has been done?
And are there multiple AC’s possible or is it just 1 per team for off cycles?
Have you heard back after the HV for DCM?
Unfortunately no :(
Pretty sure it's just 1. Do you know how long to hear back after the AC?
No, I didn't get an AC invite
Has anyone received AC invite for SSA team?
Am i right to get worried . Submitted SSA Hirevue on 17th september no feedback for next stage yet . Received still under consideration email on 3rd october .
Not yet. I did the TI on the 3rd of October, what about you?
Same, they called me out of the blue.
Hi. If you have done the AC, what was the structure like? How many interviews, and what was the time frame?
Has anyone done r1 for debt adv team?
Wtf is BofA Debt Advisory
Liability management
Anyone apply for the REGL team at BofA Off-cycle? If so any updates on progress etc?
Had final round over a month ago. Nothing back yet
Final round as in you had the AC? Which country you apply in?
Anyone done the ac and heard back yet? also if anyone knows how long after an ac bofa get back to you for an oc id be grateful
Wondering the same, which team did you have the AC for?
In the same boat - AC was last week but radio silence since
Which team did you apply for if you don’t mind me asking?
Hi. For your technical interview, was a case study provided on the call?
Hi. For your technical interview, was a case study provided on the call?
Yep - which team is this for?
Did the AC for UK&I last Friday (haven’t heard anything yet)
Please update if you have hear anything/find out! Or if you know someone who’s heard back etc
Haven’t heard a word since the AC last thurs so not sure if they’ve made decisions already or are still in the progress of doing it
Were you UK&I as well?
Did the AC for GCM SA last week and also haven't heard back, but I read on previous posts that they usually get back to you within a few workings days of the AC and if not then you're most likely waitlisted...
Anyone heard back post AC?
OC or SA
Just did, OC
You’ve heard back post AC for an OC? If so what division can I ask
Was it from HR or your team? Hope it went well!
Has anyone tried contacting HR/their R1 interviewer re the timeline?
I had my AC last Friday, but haven't heard back.
Mine was on Thursday and no news either. Fingers crossed theyre still giving out offers and it’s not done yet
Anyone in a process without AC has had news after R1?
Has anyone gotten a verbal offer from BOFA
Think someone above in this thread got one but I’ve not heard anyone else say they have. Have you heard?
Thanks I have seen the person.
When was your AC?
Which team are you waiting on?
Anyone heard from the FIG team post AC?
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