Shape trust and confidence in a technology-driven world.
Programme overview
On the Technology Risk Summer Internship, you’ll shape the future with confidence by helping organisations understand and manage the technology risks that matter most. Working in inclusive, high‑performing teams, you’ll use data, technology and collaboration to support better decisions and protect trust. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll build future‑ready skills while making a real impact for clients and society.
Core skills for success
- Analytical thinking – using data, technology and structured thinking to identify risks and deliver strong insights others can rely on.
- Curious mindset – continuously developing your understanding of technology, risk and emerging trends such as AI and cloud.
- Collaboration – working effectively in inclusive teams and explaining complex risk concepts clearly to clients.
- Ownership – taking responsibility for high‑quality work that builds trust and supports client outcomes.
- Adaptability – responding to changing technologies, priorities and client needs as expectations evolve.
- Digital, data & AI fluency – leveraging tools and evolving technologies to work smarter and contribute to innovative solutions.
What you will be doing
- Work with teams and clients to understand technology environments, including cloud, data and cybersecurity.
- Identify and assess technology risks, supporting projects that strengthen controls and build trust.
- Use data, tools and insights to analyse risk areas and contribute to client recommendations.
- Collaborate with colleagues and clients, building relationships while developing your professional and technical skills.
Please note: Due to UK policies, you must be based in the UK for the entire duration of the programme.
Eligibility for applying
If you’re in your penultimate year, or if you’re already in your final year but will be doing a one-year Master’s degree, or taking a gap year, this internship is for you.
You will however, 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.
We’re looking for students that have a passion and interest in technology and it’s an added bonus if you have some experience of: SQL, Python, R, VBA, SPSS or Minitab and experience with databases, data analysis/manipulation and reporting.
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.