Risk and Governance Placement - Birmingham - September 2026

RSM UK; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Birmingham is seeking interns for a 12-month placement starting September 2026. This role offers hands-on experience in Risk and Governance, supporting client projects and contributing to innovative solutions. Ideal candidates are sandwich degree students with a predicted honors degree and a collaborative mindset. Join a diverse and dynamic team to shape your future in consulting.

Qualifications

• Students on a sandwich degree course seeking an internship in consulting.
• Curious mind and collaborative spirit required.
• Ability to learn and engage in a professional environment.

Responsibilities

• Support projects in Risk and Governance for clients.
• Contribute to delivering data-driven insights.
• Be part of a collaborative team focused on success.

Skills

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Client-facing confidence

Education

Predicted honors degree

Minimum 112 UCAS points from 3 A Levels

104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish Highers

Job description

Risk and Governance Placement - Birmingham - September 2026

RSM UK Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Overview

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle‑market businesses thrive. This 12‑month placement with RSM Consulting gives you a front‑row seat to how businesses work, change, grow and succeed. You’ll be right there, part of the team, taking it all in, not just watching, but contributing. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

You’ve studied the theory. This is your chance to experience the reality, to see what consulting really means and where it could take you.

What is consulting, really?

Consulting is about solving problems that don’t have obvious answers, helping organisations make smarter, sharper decisions in the face of change. From tech to healthcare, retail to energy, consultants shape the way companies adapt and lead. It’s varied, fast‑paced, people‑driven and full of challenge.

What you’ll actually do

You’ll support projects that matter and learn how to think critically, listen carefully and contribute meaningfully in the following areas:

• Risk and Governance - helping clients stay resilient, identifying, managing and mitigating risk. From governance reviews to assurance projects, this team supports clients in building stronger, safer businesses.
• In all our placement roles you’ll have exposure to our clients and key intermediaries, providing a solution‑focused approach to drive success for our clients and our firm. You’ll learn to deliver data‑driven, bespoke insights, value‑add assurance and high‑quality execution.
• Build confidence in a professional, client‑facing environment
• Learn how different parts of a business come together
• Gain digital and analytical skills that employers value
• Be part of a diverse, collaborative team that wants to help you succeed

There’s no exam or qualification at the end. The experience is the value. It could be your first step into our graduate programme after uni.

Why choose RSM Consulting

Because we’re not just here to show you what the working world looks like. We want you to feel part of it. We’re one of the UK’s leading professional services firms, growing fast and building something ambitious with brilliant people who want to make an impact. People like you. We value individuality and we’ll never expect you to pretend to be anything other than yourself. At RSM, you don’t have to know everything from day one. But you do have to be ready to learn, listen and give it your best.

Who we’re looking for

This placement is ideal for students on a sandwich degree course who want to explore consulting as a career. You don’t need a background in business, just a curious mind, a collaborative spirit and the drive to get stuck in.

You’ll need

• A predicted honours degree
• To be enrolled on a placement degree
• A minimum of 112 UCAS points from 3 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications
• OR 104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level)

We don’t accept General Studies, AS levels or EPQs

Start date and timetable

The start date for this role is 15 September 2026. Our start dates are mandatory due to the internal and professional training you receive upon joining the firm, to offer you the best start to your career with us.

Application and Assessment Timetable

• The closing date for applications is 31st October 2025
• VACs will be held in November and December 2025
• Final Stages will be held in December 2025 and January 2026

Disclaimer: RSM will only consider one application per recruitment cycle. We do not accept multiple applications to different vacancies.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM

At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client\'s needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That\'s why we\'re working together to ensure our firm\'s principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.

Qualifications

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Accounting