Technology Risk Graduate Programme - September 2027 intake

EY UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

EY UK invites talented graduates to join the Technology Risk Graduate Programme, focusing on identifying and managing technology risks across cloud, AI and cybersecurity. You’ll work in collaborative teams and study towards a professional qualification relevant to the role, building practical skills for a successful career in trusted technology.

Starting September 2027, the two-year programme blends hands-on project work with exposure to regulatory expectations and real client environments,

Qualifications

• Strong analytical thinking to interpret data and controls.
• Excellent problem solving to identify risks and solutions.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Strong critical thinking and judgement to form conclusions.
• Adaptability to changing technologies and regulations.
• Digital fluency across cloud, AI, cybersecurity and data.

Responsibilities

• Work on IT audits and risk engagements that assess technology environments and support better business decisions.
• Analyse risks and controls across 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.

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.

Key programme facts

• Programme length Two years
• Professional qualification Role-specific qualification
• Salary Competitive
• Start date September 2027