EY Ireland Risk Consulting Graduate Programme 2025

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EY Ireland Risk Consulting Graduate Programme 2025

Locations available: Dublin

Start date: September 2025

Before submitting your application:

Thank you for choosing EY for your future graduate programme! Before submitting your application, please read the below information so we can help to set you up for success.

• Please note you may only apply to one 2025 EY Graduate Programme. All additional applications will not be considered.
• When submitting your application form, you will be asked questions on which area of our business you wish to join. To help you navigate this decision, we have provided some in depth information on our service lines and offerings in the below job description and here on our website.

• How do I choose which area of EY to join?
  • EY is split into two areas. The difference between the two are the clients we work with in each. To help you decide, please read the below text before continuing.
    • UKI (Non-Financial Services Clients) – Industrial, Commercial & Technology Clients including Automotive & Transportation, Government & Public Sector, Health & Life Sciences, Mining & Metals, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction, Technology, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment.
    • Financial Services (Financial Services Clients): Asset Management, Banking and Insurance, Investment Services, Financial Services Industry, Foreign Exchange.

• If I apply to this EY Graduate Programme, can I choose another programme preference?
  • Yes! As part of your application, you may choose a second graduate programme of interest.

Please note that all preferences noted within your application cannot be guaranteed, however we will do our best to accommodate you. We wish you the absolute best of luck!

Hello, we’re EY.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through consulting and help clients grow, transform and operate.

By joining one of EY’s award-winning Graduate Programmes, you’ll receive world-class hands-on training that has real-world application. You’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.

Here you can seek out the experiences, learnings, skills and relationships that will shape your career and beyond and be inspired by great leaders so you can lead and inspire others throughout your career journey.

Your story starts now.

The EY Risk Consulting Graduate Programme

Our clients rely on our Risk Consulting team’s expert knowledge to advise on a broad range of issues across a variety of industries. We offer guidance to companies looking to grow or change or improve performance. Risk Consulting is a fast-moving, high-growth area that reflects the challenges and uncertainty of today’s world.

We look for people with commercial acumen who are inquisitive, analytical, and ambitious. You’ll need to challenge us, act on your own initiative and demonstrate the potential to become a future business leader. If this sounds like you, we want you to apply for our Graduate Programme in Risk Consulting.

What kind of work could you be doing?

Please remember if you have a preference for a specific team within Risk Consulting, make sure to note this on your application form! All preferences cannot be guaranteed; however, we will do our best to facilitate you.

1. Risk Management

Risk Management provides practical risk management and process improvement solutions to deliver business benefits that go beyond compliance. Our Team engages with our clients to help them comply with regulatory obligations through the development and deployment of various risk models for prudential risk management across all key risk types. Our team also work with our Transactions service line to support companies intending to list publicly in the UK, delivering Financial Position and Prospects services.

1. Digital Risk.

Digital risk is a critical area of focus as business and technology rapidly converge. EY's Digital Risk teams help organizations protect business performance by assessing risks introduced through IT controls, cybersecurity, cloud assurance, certification, contractual compliance, and software asset management. They provide services that help navigate digital complexity, create trust in financial reporting, and offer assurance on internal controls and regulatory compliance. EY's approach involves understanding of clients' strategies and processes, viewing the big picture of Digital Risks, and helping organizations identify and respond to risks from technological advances. Their goal is to help clients meet evolving regulatory requirements, control compliance costs, and build trust in new technology products and services from the outset.

1. Program Risk Management

The Program Risk Management (PRM) team is part of our Risk Consulting practice. In EY, our approach to delivering exceptional work for our clients is underpinned by three defining features of our approach:

• Partnering with clients to assess their Programme, PMO/TMO success capabilities for current and future programmes.
• Helping our clients have the confidence to take and benefit from risks, drive sustainable growth and performance, develop risk-enabled organisations and resources, and gain greater access to risk insights and performance information.
• Helping our clients solve their most complex problems as well as capitalize on opportunities.

Our services include the assessment, design and implementation of solutions that enable organisations to improve programme execution, build confidence and increase the likelihood of successful outcomes and improved business performance.

1. Internal Audit

Our Internal Audit Team partners with clients to assist them on the delivery of key internal audit programs by helping these clients to assess their internal control environments and meet regulatory requirements.

We work with many of today's leading companies across both the UK & Ireland private sector and global multinationals, in industry sectors including energy and assets, technology, media and telecommunication, consumer products, life sciences and manufacturing, and within the government and public sector.

1. Regulatory - Compliance, Financial Crime & Conduct

Compliance consulting involves advising and assisting organizations in understanding and adhering to the laws, regulations, standards, and ethical practices that pertain to their specific industry. At EY Risk Consulting we partner with our clients to ensure they are equipped with the tools to help them comply with legal and regulatory requirements. Through our deep relationships with our client, we are seen as trusted advisors. Our solutions and tool further equip our clients to identify potential areas of compliance risk, develop and implement compliance programs, and conduct audits and assessments to ensure ongoing adherence.

Skills and attributes for success:

• A minimum 2.1 or higher in your chosen bachelor's degree.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• You demonstrate integrity, respect, and teaming.
• You have the energy, enthusiasm and the courage to lead.
• You can see the bigger picture, while also being detail oriented.
• You enjoy problem solving, you are willing to ask questions, embrace new challenges and are passionate about reimagining the future.
• You have the proficiency to manage several projects simultaneously; and are confident handling change and prioritising tasks.
• You have excellent communication skills and can clearly articulate your ideas, designs, and suggestions.

Desirable but not required:

• If you have completed an Erasmus, relevant course of study and/or a relevant Internship; if you have had a part time job or business, have given time dedication to a skill, sport, or volunteering work.

What working at EY offers

You want a career that counts, rewards performance and ultimately secures your future. Our success is founded on yours.

Our comprehensive total rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

In addition, your wellbeing is our priority. We can only build a better world, together, by putting your wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. EY has a range of programs to support you in looking after your own wellbeing and that of your colleagues, from remote working options to Employee Assistance Programs and wellness events.

Training & Development

In addition to our comprehensive graduate on-boarding and induction process, there is on-going continuous graduate training and learning opportunities over the first 2 years of the programme. Every new hire is assigned a buddy who will be there to support and guide you through your first few months at EY, and a career counsellor, a senior team member who supports your performance management and career development, as well as building competence, motivation and confidence.

At EY, we have a comprehensive Learning and Development program in place for all staff members, with access to a vast library of free on-line courses including three master's degrees! There are specific Learning Pathways for each level in the organisation including classroom-based learning, as well as our bespoke EY Badges learning initiative which encourages you to attain a level of proficiency in skills of interest to you and are valuable to our clients.

Apply today!

We aim to create a diverse workplace, which contributes to our objective of building a better working world. We are looking for people from all academic backgrounds – including business, science, engineering, arts, humanities, health, law, and more.

Building a better working world. Starting with yours.

Applications close 23rd October 2024.