Technology Risk Graduate Programme - September 2027 intake

EY; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Edinburgh offers a Technology Risk Graduate Programme to shape the future with confidence by helping organisations identify and manage technology risks. You’ll work in collaborative teams, using data and insight to support responsible innovation across cloud, AI and cybersecurity.

You’ll study toward a professional qualification relevant to your role, building skills for a successful career in technology risk and assurance.

Qualifications

• Ability to interpret data, systems and control environments to assess risks.
• Develop practical, effective solutions for technology risks.
• Collaborate with diverse teams to evaluate systems and deliver outcomes.
• Assess risks, controls and evidence to form sound conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Join IT audits and risk engagements to assess technology environments.
• Analyse risks and controls across cybersecurity, cloud, data and emerging tech.
• Collaborate with teams and clients to evaluate systems and deliver recommendations.
• Build skills through hands-on project work and learning regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Inclusive collaboration

Critical thinking

Adaptability

Digital fluency

Job description

Shape confidence in technology, risk and digital transformation

Programme Overview

On the Technology Risk Graduate Programme, you’ll shape the future with confidence by helping organisations identify and manage the technology risks that matter. You’ll work in collaborative teams, using data, technology and insight to support responsible innovation across areas like cloud, AI and cybersecurity. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll build future‑ready skills while strengthening trust in today’s digital world.

Along the way, you'll study towards a professional qualification relevant to your role, helping you build the skills, knowledge and experience needed for a successful career.

Core Skills For Success

• Analytical thinking — interpret data, systems and control environments to assess risks and generate reliable insights.
• Problem solving — identify technology risks and support the development of practical, effective solutions.
• Inclusive collaboration — work with diverse teams and stakeholders to evaluate systems and deliver outcomes.
• Critical thinking and judgement — assess risks, controls and evidence to form sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Adaptability — respond to evolving technologies, regulations and client environments with confidence.
• Digital fluency — understand and apply concepts across areas such as cloud, AI, cybersecurity and data.

What You Will Be Doing

• Work on IT audits and risk engagements that assess technology environments and support better business decisions.
• Analyse risks and controls across areas such as cybersecurity, cloud, data and emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with teams and clients to evaluate systems, identify issues and deliver practical recommendations.
• Build your skills through hands‑on project work, learning key frameworks, tools and regulatory requirements.