EY Ireland - Technology Risk Graduate Programme 2025

Locations available: Dublin

Start date: September 2025

Before submitting your application:

Thank you for choosing EY for your future graduate programme! Before submitting your application, please read the below information so we can help to set you up for success.

• Please note you may only apply to one 2025 EY Graduate Programme. All additional applications will not be considered.
• When submitting your application form, you will be asked questions on which area of our business you wish to join. To help you navigate this decision, we have provided some in depth information on our service lines and offerings in the below job description and here on our website.

• How do I choose which area of EY to join?
  • EY is split into two areas. The difference between the two are the clients we work with in each. To help you decide, please read the below text before continuing.
    • UKI (Non-Financial Services Clients) – Industrial, Commercial & Technology Clients including Automotive & Transportation, Government & Public Sector, Health & Life Sciences, Mining & Metals, Oil & Gas, Power & Utilities, Real Estate, Hospitality & Construction, Technology, Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment.
    • Financial Services (Financial Services Clients) - Asset Management, Banking and Insurance, Investment Services, Financial Services Industry, Foreign Exchange.

• If I apply to this EY Graduate Programme, can I choose another programme preference?
  • Yes! As part of your application, you may choose a second graduate programme of interest.

Hello, we’re EY.

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets. Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through consulting and help clients grow, transform and operate.

By joining one of EY’s award-winning Graduate Programmes, you’ll receive world-class hands-on training that has real-world application. You’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.

Here you can seek out the experiences, learnings, skills and relationships that will shape your career and beyond and be inspired by great leaders so you can lead and inspire others throughout your career journey.

Your story starts now.

About the opportunity
As a leading independent provider of risk advisory services, EY supports organisations in managing their risks and operating effectively.

Technology Risk forms part of our broader Assurance practice, and we provide trusted communications focused on facts and data to management, customers, and other stakeholders.

Our clients seek independent advice and assurance on diverse issues including design and operation of their internal controls, security of their business-critical systems, delivery of major IT enabled programmes, their relationships with third parties, and their management, stewardship and ability to exploit business critical data.

To continue the successful growth of our team we are looking for motivated people with the right skillset to join us. We will work with you to upskill and train you on a targeted range of approaches related to Technology Risk, Digital and Operational Resilience, IT Audit, Third Party Risk Management and Cybersecurity.

We are looking to recruit a graduate who can work directly with our clients to help them understand and address risks associated with the technologies that support their business. Across all the work streams, you will be given a large degree of autonomy and responsibility to lead meetings, identify issues and propose solutions. You will work with, and get to know, senior stakeholders in the software vendors, and at EY clients/vendor customers, up to board level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintaining both internally and externally recognised technical expertise in the following areas:
  • Digital Operational Resilience
  • IT Assurance (e.g. FAIT/ITGCS, SOC)
  • IT Risk Management/Transformation
  • Cybersecurity Risk Management
  • IT Internal Audit
  • Operational Resilience
  • Third Party Risk Management
• Supporting consistent delivery of high-quality project deliverables on time and within budget.
• Supporting the management and monitoring of project management files, including project plans, risk and issue logs, project budgets, resource plans, etc.
• Developing and updating project reports, including status reports.
• Supporting the development of clear, high-quality work products for clients (with guidance).
• Supporting clients with analysing data and information where this is required.
• Help to shape creative and innovative solutions to address client business and technology issues.
• Assisting in managing financial aspects of engagements by organising staffing, tracking fees and communicating issues to project leaders.
• Communicating effectively with the EY engagement team, the client, and internal and external stakeholders, as required.
• Working confidently with clients, to support building 'trusted advisor' relationships.
• Developing and maintaining your personal training and development plan to ensure you continue to update and improve your skill profile on an ongoing basis.
• Supporting collaboration and teaming activities across engagements and across the Technology Risk team.
• Building your understanding of EY’s service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve clients.

Skills and attributes for success

• A minimum 2.1 or higher in your chosen bachelor’s degree
• A client-oriented, professional services mindset
• Exceptional execution and delivery mindset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• Proficiency to manage several projects simultaneously
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work well under pressure
• Aptitude to present on subject matter areas to an audience
• You demonstrate integrity, respect, and teaming
• You have the energy, enthusiasm and the courage to lead

What working at EY offers
You want a career that counts, rewards performance and ultimately secures your future. Our success is founded on yours.

Our comprehensive total rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.

In addition, your wellbeing is our priority. We can only build a better world, together, by putting your wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. EY has a range of programs to support you in looking after your own wellbeing and that of your colleagues, from remote working options to Employee Assistance Programs and wellness events.

Apply today!

We aim to create a diverse workplace, which contributes to our objective of building a better working world. We are looking for people from all academic backgrounds – including business, science, engineering, arts, humanities, health, law, and more.

Building a better working world. Starting with yours.

Applications close 23rd October 2024.