Operations Graduate Programme - September 2027

Prospects; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

EY-Parthenon in the United Kingdom is launching an Operations Graduate Programme that shapes the future by unlocking value for corporate and private equity clients. You’ll work in high-performing teams across the full transaction lifecycle, supporting due diligence, integration, divestitures and operational transformation.

Through data, analysis and strategic thinking, you’ll develop as a consultant, navigate ambiguity, and make an impact on clients and society while building a foundation for a

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking to interpret data and form insights.
• Problem solving to break down complex challenges.
• Self-direction to set goals and take initiative.
• Ability to operate with limited information and learn quickly.

Responsibilities

• 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 across 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.
• 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.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Self-direction

Ambiguity tolerance

Job description

Help corporate and private equity clients shape and realise value 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.

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.
• 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.

Empower diversity.

Be proud of who you are. Make an influential difference. We live in a diverse world, so building a diverse and inclusive firm, where everyone feels they belong and can achieve their potential, matters profoundly to us. This is why we’ve created programmes like this, to ensure everyone is made aware of the work we do and given an equal opportunity to work with us. We’re committed to building a culture of belonging and as such we are focused on doubling the proportion of female and Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) talent in the UK partnership to 40% female and 20% BME by July 2025 – plus, we commit 15% of our BAME target to be Black Partners. We promise to be a voice and force for change, both within our organisation and beyond. Let’s focus on the future of work, together.