Technology Risk Summer Internship - July 2027 intake

EY UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary competitive

Job summary

EY UK is offering a Technology Risk Summer Internship in Edinburgh. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to understand technology environments, assess risks, and support client recommendations. The programme emphasizes data-driven analysis, AI fluency, and collaboration to deliver trusted outcomes.

The four-week internship provides exposure to cloud, cybersecurity, and risk management, with a focus on developing future-ready skills and practical experience in a client-facing setting.

Qualifications

• Analytical thinking using data, technology and structured thinking to identify risks and insights.
• Curious mindset to learn about technology, risk and AI/cloud trends.
• Collaborate effectively in inclusive teams and explain risk concepts clearly to clients.

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 skills.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Curious mindset

Collaboration

Ownership

Adaptability

AI fluency

Job description

Shape trust and confidence in a technology-driven world

Programme overview
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