Technology Graduate Programme – Northern Ireland – September 2027 intake

EY; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

EY is offering a Technology Graduate Programme in Belfast, focusing on shaping the future of technology-led transactions. You will assess technology risks and identify value creation opportunities for corporate and private equity clients, working in high-performing teams on fast-paced transactions and transformations.

You’ll gain exposure to various sectors and services, while developing future-focused skills and pursuing the CIMA CBA qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assess target business technology landscape including strategy, software and IT infrastructure.
• Gain exposure to deal/investment diligence, valuation, stakeholders, bidder meetings and negotiations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Curiosity

Job description

Shape the future of technology-led transactions

Programme Overview

On the Technology Graduate Programme, you’ll shape the future with confidence by helping corporate and private equity clients assess technology risks and identify value creation opportunities. You’ll work in high-performing teams on fast-paced transactions and transformations, gaining exposure to a range of sectors and service offerings. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll build future-focused skills while delivering real impact for clients and society. Along the way, you’ll also work towards a recognised Chartered Institute of Management Accountants – Certificate in Business Accounting (CIMA CBA) qualification.

Core Skills For Success

• Analytical thinking - Interpret data and evidence to form strong insights.
• Critical thinking and judgement - Assess risk, quality and implications to make decisions.
• Collaboration - Thrive in inclusive teams where every voice and perspective strengthens outcomes.
• Curiosity and motivation - Developing your potential by continuously building new technical and digital skills.

What You Will Be Doing

• Assess the target business’ technology landscape including technology strategy, software products and platforms, IT applications and infrastructure, technology costs and conduct cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Gain exposure to the deal/investment “engine” including the diligence process, valuation process, stakeholders involved, bidder meetings and the deal negotiation process.
• Assist with wider practice development tasks from recruitment through to learning and development as well as business development activities such as preparing pitches and presentations.
• Work on a wide range of pre-deal service offerings.
• Develop your skills through hands‑on experience, coaching and formal learning.