Technology Graduate Programme – Northern Ireland – September 2027 intake

EY UK; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

EY UK in Belfast is launching a Technology Graduate Programme to shape the future of technology-led transactions. You will assess technology landscapes, IT infrastructure and cybersecurity risks as part of fast-paced deal work, gaining exposure to multiple sectors and services.

You’ll collaborate with high-performing teams, contribute to recruitment and development tasks, and support pitches and client presentations. The programme leads toward the CIMA CBA qualification and starts September 2027.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking and data interpretation to form insights.
• Strong judgment to assess risk, quality and implications.
• Collaboration in inclusive teams to strengthen outcomes.
• Curiosity to develop new technical and digital skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess technology landscape including strategy, products, platforms, IT applications and infrastructure.
• Gain exposure to the deal/investment diligence process, valuation, stakeholders, bidder meetings and negotiations.
• Assist with wider practice development tasks from recruitment to learning and development and pitches.
• Work on a wide range of pre‑deal service offerings.
• Develop skills through hands-on experience, coaching and formal learning.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Curiosity and motivation

Education

CIMA CBA

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.

Key programme facts

• Programme length
  Two years
• Professional qualification
  CIMA CBA
• Salary
  Competitive
• Start date
  September 2027