Technology Risk Industrial Placement - Northern Ireland - July 2027 intake

EY; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in Northern Ireland invites you to join a Technology Risk graduate programme that shapes trust in business processes and technology. You'll work on safeguarding IT environments, assess risks and learn to propose practical controls while collaborating with teams worldwide.

Through hands-on experience, coaching and formal learning, you’ll build digital, data and AI fluency and grow toward leading client meetings across the globe, while remaining NI-bound for the duration of the programme.

Qualifications

• Broad understanding of the business and IT landscape in major clients.
• Ability to spot risks and make recommendations.
• Analytical data analysis and client communication.
• Understanding risks with emerging tech including AI, cloud and RPA.

Responsibilities

• Use data, technology and professional judgement to help clients safeguard their IT environments and meet contractual and legislative obligations.
• Grow in your career to lead meetings, identify issues and propose solutions.
• Communicate and collaborate with EY teams across the globe.
• Develop your skills through hands‑on experience, coaching and formal learning.

Skills

Curiosity

Integrity

Analytical thinking

AI fluency

Job description

Shape trust and confidence around business process and technology risks

Programme Overview

Technology and business processes sit at the heart of most modern organisations. While opening opportunities, they also introduce risk. In our Technology Risk teams, you’ll shape the future with confidence - combining digital expertise, technology and controls insight to help clients transform. You’ll drive growth, manage risk and create impact, shaping industries through real-world technological solutions.

Core Skills For Success

• Curiosity and motivation - Gaining a broad understanding of the business and IT landscape of some of our biggest clients, including their approach to cybersecurity, internal controls, data protection, resiliency, and software asset management.
• Integrity and quality - Assessing complex projects to spot risks and make recommendations.
• Analytical and systems thinking - Analysing data, communicating with clients and presenting your work.
• Digital, data and AI fluency - Understanding the risks associated with emerging technologies, including cloud adoption, the use of Artificial Intelligence and Robotic Process Automation.

What You Will Be Doing

• Use data, technology and professional judgement to help clients safeguard their IT environments and meet contractual and legislative obligations.
• Grow in your career to lead meetings, identify issues and propose solutions.
• Communicate and collaborate with EY teams across the globe.
• Develop your skills through hands‑on experience, coaching and formal 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.