Risk Consulting Graduate Programme- Northern Ireland - September 2027 intake

EY; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

EY invites you to join its Risk Consulting Graduate Programme in Northern Ireland, with a focus on helping organisations anticipate, manage and respond to risk in a fast-changing environment. You will apply structured thinking and problem-solving to business challenges, collaborating with EY teams and clients in Ireland, including Belfast.

The programme emphasises data analytics-driven insights, governance strengthening, and pragmatic risk management, delivered through hands-on experience,

Qualifications

• Ability to apply structured problem-solving to risk and controls
• Commitment to integrity and reliable insights
• Willingness to take responsibility and drive quality
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Motivation to learn about risk, controls and processes

Responsibilities

• Work on internal audit and risk engagements across sectors to strengthen governance and controls.
• Apply structured thinking and data-driven insights to assess risks and test controls.
• Collaborate with EY teams and clients to evaluate processes and communicate findings clearly.
• Develop professional judgement through hands-on experience, coaching and structured learning

Skills

Analytical thinking

Professionalism

Ownership mindset

Collaboration

Curiosity

Job description

Shape trust and confidence by helping organisations manage risk

Programme Overview

On the Risk Consulting Graduate Programme, you’ll shape the future with confidence by helping organisations anticipate, manage and respond to risk in a rapidly changing world. You’ll apply structured thinking and problem-solving to business challenges, collaborating with EY teams and clients and across Ireland. Using data, technology and sound judgement, you’ll build future-focused skills and deliver meaningful, trusted impact.

Core Skills For Success

• Analytical and systems thinking - Apply structured problem-solving and judgement to assess risks, evaluate controls and deliver insights clients can trust.
• Professionalism and integrity - Act with accountability and judgement to generate reliable insights and strengthen trust.
• Ownership and proactive mindset - Willing to take responsibility for outcomes, spotting risks and issues early and driving high-quality solutions.
• Collaboration, communication and relationship building - Work closely with teams and clients, listening to and explaining complex issues clearly.
• Curiosity and motivation - Continuously develop your understanding of risk, controls, business processes and emerging challenges.

What You Will Be Doing

• Work on internal audit and risk consulting engagements across a range of sectors, helping clients strengthen governance, manage risk and improve the effectiveness of their control environments.
• Apply structured and critical thinking, and data analytics driven insights to assess risks, test financial and business controls and provide independent, trusted evaluations.
• Collaborate with teams and clients to evaluate processes, challenge assumptions and communicate findings clearly and confidently.
• Build your professional judgement, integrity and confidence through hands‑on experience, coaching and structured learning.

Please note: If you are successful in securing an offer you will be required to remain in Northern Ireland for the entire duration of the programme. The offer cannot be transferred to any other EY location in the UK or Ireland.