Data, technology and digital evidence are transforming how organisations respond to risk, investigations and change. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll work alongside specialists using AI, analytics and automation to uncover insights, solve complex challenges and support critical decision-making. You’ll build future-ready skills, collaborate in high-performing teams and make a real impact for clients, businesses and society.
On this programme you’ll receive training and learnings across digital forensics, data collection tools, data visualisations and more. Along the way, you’ll follow a structured development journey that may include professional learning, training and, where relevant, qualifications aligned to your role.
Core skills for success
- Analytical thinking – interpreting data and information to identify patterns, risks and insights.
- Digital fluency — use tools and automation to work smarter and focus on higher‑value work.
- Curiosity and problem-solving – exploring issues and asking the right questions to uncover answers.
- Collaboration – working effectively within teams and across different stakeholders.
- Communication – clearly explaining findings and building trusted relationships.
- Integrity and professionalism – handling sensitive information responsibly and maintaining high standards.
What you will be doing
- Work on high-profile investigations, regulatory requests and complex business challenges that create real-world impact.
- Use data, AI and advanced technologies to uncover insights, solve problems and help shape better outcomes.
- Collaborate with specialists, clients and stakeholders to deliver innovative solutions and confident decision-making.
- Build future-ready skills through hands-on experience, coaching and continuous learning in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Eligibility for applying
You will need to be working towards an honours degree in any subject, have a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, or in your home language if you do not hold English Language GCSE, and three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent) to be eligible to apply.
While we welcome applications from candidates of all academic backgrounds, we are looking to recruit individuals who will succeed at EY in the role and future qualifications. We have completed several studies on academic attainment at A level (or equivalents), candidate performance in the online assessments in the EY recruitment process, and how that predicts future performance at EY.
Throughout the recruitment process, we therefore assess your suitability for the EY role you have applied to by considering your scores in the online assessments and your academic attainment at A level or equivalent. This approach is designed to ensure our joiners are successful in role and, where relevant, in the achievement of their professional qualifications. It is important to EY, and we have a duty of care which we take very seriously, to ensure our joiners are set up for long-term success.
We are also proud to partner with RARE recruitment, so that your application can be processed in the context of your socio-economic background. This allows us to give you the maximum credit for your achievements, assessing whether you have overachieved in light of your personal circumstances.
