Analytics & AI - Deal Analytics Graduate Programme - September 2027 intake

EY UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

EY UK in England offers the Analytics and AI - Deal Analytics Graduate Programme to turn complex data into insights that power smarter deals. You’ll work in diverse teams, using cutting-edge analytics and technology to support strategic acquisitions, divestitures and business growth.

As a Shaper of the future, you’ll build your potential and achieve the ICAS qualification while making an impact on clients and society.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyse data and extract insights for strategic deals.
• Strong numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent collaboration and communication in diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop your analytical skills on high-profile transactions, gaining hands-on experience with advanced technology.
• Collaborate with our clients to understand their business and maximise value.
• Analyse complex datasets to uncover key trends and insights.
• Work closely with a dynamic, supportive and growing team.

Skills

Ambiguity management

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Problem solving

Data literacy

Innovation mindset

Education

ICAS qualification

Job description

Harness data and analytics to shape successful mergers and acquisitions

Programme overview

On the Analytics and AI - Deal Analytics Graduate Programme, you’ll shape the future with confidence by turning complex data into insights that power smarter deals. You’ll work in diverse teams, using cutting-edge analytics, AI and technology to support strategic acquisitions, divestitures and business growth. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll build your potential and achieve a globally recognised Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) qualification while making a real impact on clients and wider society.

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.
• Collaboration – Thrive in inclusive teams where every voice and perspective strengthens outcomes.
• Problem solving — Break down complex challenges into workable actions.
• Data literacy — Understand data quality, patterns and what ‘good’ looks like.
• Innovation mindset — Improve processes and generate new ideas powered by tech.

What you will be doing

• Develop your analytical skills on high-profile transactions, gaining hands‑on experience with advanced technology.
• Collaborate with our clients to understand their business and maximise value.
• Analyse complex datasets to uncover key trends and insights.
• Work closely with a dynamic, supportive and growing team.

Key programme facts

• Programme length: Three years
• Professional qualification: ICAS
• Salary: Competitive
• Start date: September 2027