Technology Risk Summer Internship – July 2027 intake

EY; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in the United Kingdom is offering a Technology Risk Summer Internship designed to shape trust in a technology-driven world. You’ll work in inclusive teams, analyse complex environments, and build practical risk-management skills over four weeks.

The role focuses on cloud, data and cybersecurity contexts, with real client impact and collaborative learning. This paid internship expects UK-based applicants for the full duration.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking to identify risks and deliver strong insights.
• Curious mindset to understand technology, risk and trends like AI/cloud.
• Collaborate effectively in inclusive teams and explain risk concepts clearly.
• Take ownership for high‑quality work that builds trust and client outcomes.
• Adapt to changing technologies, priorities and client needs.
• Proficient with digital tools and AI to work smarter on risk projects.

Responsibilities

• Work with teams and clients to understand technology environments, including cloud, data and cybersecurity.
• Identify and assess technology risks, supporting projects that strengthen controls and build trust.
• Use data, tools and insights to analyse risk areas and contribute to client recommendations.
• Collaborate with colleagues and clients, building relationships while developing your professional and technical skills.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Curious mindset

Collaboration

Ownership

Adaptability

Digital fluency

Job description

Shape trust and confidence in a technology-driven world

On the Technology Risk Summer Internship, you’ll shape the future with confidence by helping organisations understand and manage the technology risks that matter most. Working in inclusive, high‑performing teams, you’ll use data, technology and collaboration to support better decisions and protect trust. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll build future‑ready skills while making a real impact for clients and society.

Core skills for success

• Analytical thinking – using data, technology and structured thinking to identify risks and deliver strong insights others can rely on.


• Curious mindset – continuously developing your understanding of technology, risk and emerging trends such as AI and cloud.


• Collaboration – working effectively in inclusive teams and explaining complex risk concepts clearly to clients.


• Ownership – taking responsibility for high‑quality work that builds trust and supports client outcomes.


• Adaptability – responding to changing technologies, priorities and client needs as expectations evolve.


• Digital, data & AI fluency – leveraging tools and evolving technologies to work smarter and contribute to innovative solutions.

What you will be doing

• Work with teams and clients to understand technology environments, including cloud, data and cybersecurity.


• Identify and assess technology risks, supporting projects that strengthen controls and build trust.


• Use data, tools and insights to analyse risk areas and contribute to client recommendations.


• Collaborate with colleagues and clients, building relationships while developing your professional and technical skills.

Please note: Due to UK policies, you must be based in the UK for the entire duration of the programme.

Key programme facts

• Programme length: Four weeks


• Professional qualification: Future-focused skills and training


• Salary: Competitive


• Start date: July 2027