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Initiate critical transformation. Evolve complex problems. Imagine scalable success.
Whether you have a passion for data analytics, cyber security or innovative technology generally, join our brightest minds in helping our clients better manage the technological aspect of their businesses. Build your own hands-on experience from day one. Explore your interests and develop the skills you need to design prototypes, build strategies and lead the next big advancement in tech. You’ll learn from some of the best in the business, all while you work towards a professional qualification or industry training.
What is Technology at EY?
We help companies thrive in the transformative age by exploring new ideas and scaling successes. As part of the wider Technology team, you’ll help EY and our clients find new ways of using artificial intelligence (AI) and other innovative technologies to improve their business. Imagine taking responsibility for new technologies that have the power to change the world we live and work in, and using that technology to advise, design, build and transform.
Our Technology teams combine digital know-how with advanced tech to help clients understand and transform their businesses. Our high-performing teams are diverse, inclusive and borderless. Our experience helps clients grow, manage, protect and, when necessary, transform their businesses. Together, we shape entire industries by applying the right technological solutions to real world problems. Your diversity of thought will only strengthen our work within this incredibly varied business area.
What will you be doing?
We offer four programmes in Technology:
- Cyber Security
Work with companies to protect them from cyber threats.
- Forensic Technology and Discovery Services – Data Analytics
Help companies facing disputes or investigations build a clear picture of what's happened.
- IT Risk Assurance - Data Analytics
Help companies test their IT processes, systems and controls, and show them where to make improvements.
Throughout each of these programmes, you’ll work on real client projects and have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, some of which might lead to professional qualifications. Above all, you’ll be supported to grow and take on more responsibilities in your work as the programme progresses. This means being given autonomy and the chance to help us in creating sustainable and long-term value as a connected business. As we progress, so do you.
Entry requirements
We operate an open access policy, meaning we don’t screen out applications on your academic performance alone.
- Cyber Security - You need to have have a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, and three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent) to be eligible to apply.
In addition, we're keen to meet people who have a strong interest in Cyber or Information Security. You do not have to have a computing degree to work in Cyber security: threats exist in every field, profession, and industry.
If you have experience in coding, system development, deployment of Cloud infrastructure and can demonstrate extracurricular expertise. If you have an undergraduate or postgraduate qualification, or have completed an industrial placement in a topic like Cyber Security or Information Security, or a STEM degree which contains a topic relating to Cyber or Information Security by the time the programme starts, this is for you (Maths, Physics etc).
Forensic Technology and Discovery Services – Data Analytics - You need to be working towards an honours degree in a STEM subject and have an interest in Data Analytics, have a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, and three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent) to be eligible to apply.
IT Risk Assurance - Data Analytics - You need to be working towards an honours degree in a technology related discipline such as Computer Science, Maths, Statistics, Engineering, Data Science, have a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, and three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent) to be eligible to apply.
Experience with a programming language (such as VBA, SQL, Python, R etc.) is also beneficial along with a passion for data.
“One of the key things that excites me about my role is the wide scope of responsibility which I’m provided from the get-go of every project.” Ibukun, IT Risk and Assurance – Data Analytics Graduate Programme
Key information
Here are the streams you can apply to and their locations.
- Cyber Security: Edinburgh, London
- IT Risk Assurance - Data Analytics: Edinburgh, London
- Forensic Technology & Discovery Services - Data Analytics: NOW CLOSED
Please note, we’re phasing our opening of Student opportunities for 2021, so some specific roles listed above may not open until September. We recommend you check our website regularly for updates.
About the Bright Network Fast Track
This process is for Bright Network members and allows you to miss the online portal stage (Learning for a changing world) when you're recommended to EY by Bright Network. This will shorten the time it takes to complete the full application process by approximately an hour and a half.
To get started, fill in a short initial application form and answer one motivational question by clicking the apply now button.
If your initial application is successful, we’ll provide details of how to proceed to EY’s application as a fast track candidate.
Note: If you’ve applied for EY in the last 6 months, unfortunately you will be unable to apply for this Fast Track opportunity but you can still apply directly via EY’s website.
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