Shape the future of public infrastructure.
Programme overview
On the Operations Graduate Programme, you’ll shape the future with confidence by helping organisations unlock value, navigate change and deliver successful transactions. You’ll work in high-performing teams across the full transaction lifecycle, supporting clients through due diligence, integration, divestitures and operational transformation. Using data, analysis and strategic thinking, you’ll help solve complex business challenges and drive meaningful outcomes. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll unlock your potential and make a real impact for clients and society. Along the way, you’ll also work towards a recognised Chartered Institute of Management Accountants – Certificate in Business Accounting (CIMA CBA) qualification.
Core skills for success
- Confidence in ambiguity — Make sound decisions with limited information and learn fast.
- Analytical thinking — Interpret data and evidence to form strong insights.
- Problem solving — Break down complex challenges into workable actions.
- Self‑direction — Set goals, manage time and take initiative for development.
What you will be doing
- Work on operational due diligence, integration, divestiture and value creation projects for corporate and private equity clients.
- Use operational analysis and due diligence insights to support transactions and help clients navigate challenges throughout the deal lifecycle.
- Collaborate with experienced project teams, clients and deal teams across EY-Parthenon.
- Build confidence and skills through continuous learning and hands-on experience.
Eligibility for applying
This programme is aimed at final-year university Bachelor’s and Master’s students, pursuing a variety of degrees and with an analytical mindset.
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.
