2026 Future Leaders Academy: Audit & Assurance – IT Risk & Assurance Graduate Opportunities
Deloitte is the biggest professional services Firm in the world and making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. We’re driven to create positive progress for our clients, community, people, and the planet. This sense of purpose inspires us to work to the highest standards, to tackle the challenges that matter.
Deloitte is the world’s largest professional services firm, delivering expertise in Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, and Consulting. With a global network of 450,000 professionals globally - including 3,400 in Ireland—we provide world-class solutions.
Why Choose Deloitte Ireland’s Future Leaders Academy?
Join Ireland’s #1 graduate programme (GradIreland’s Most Popular Graduate Recruiter in Professional Services as voted by students, 6 years running). Our Future Leaders Academy is designed to develop the next generation of professionals with world-class learning and continuous career growth.
How to Apply
You will be asked to confirm which service line you are applying to, please select 116595; Audit & Assurance – IT Risk & Assurance. Please then select your preferred office location from the drop-down options;
- Dublin
- Cork
Your Grad journey:
- Onboarding, integration, and building connections.
- Exploration and practical application of new skills.
- Developing expertise in your chosen field.
- Deepening knowledge and learning inclusive leadership.
- Stepping into leadership roles, applying the insights gained throughout your journey.
What Does an IT Risk & Assurance Specialist Graduate do?
We assist organisations in understanding risks associated with IT and emerging technologies and gaining assurance on controls pertaining to internal, regulatory and extended enterprise requirements. Our team possesses a wide range of skillsets around IT infrastructure, ERP’s, custom developed applications, service organisation controls and evolving digital technologies along with industry and sector specific capabilities.
As an IT Specialists, we evaluate and assess an organisation's information systems, internal controls, and security measures to:
- Ensure compliance with policies and regulations
- Identify risks and verify data integrity
- Compliance testing and system/application reviews
- Security assessments
- Prepare detailed audit reports for management
Our Teams Key Areas of Expertise
- IT infrastructure and application controls
- Financial system controls assessment (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics)
- Emerging technology assurance (BOTs, AI Assurance)
Join us in shaping the future of IT Risk and Assurance.
What We’re Looking For:
- Academic Achievement: On track for, or have achieved, a 2.1 honours degree or higher.
- Work Eligibility: Legal right to work in the Republic of Ireland.
- Skillset: Leverage your analytical mindset and technical literacy to work with data, break down intricate issues, and deliver insightful solutions to business challenges.
Deloitte’s Market-Leading Benefits
- Permanent Contract
- Flexibility & Time Off: 21 days annual leave (plus 1 ‘Deloitte Day’), early-finish Fridays in summer, global remote working opportunities
- Competitive Compensation: Market-leading salary, private health insurance (from day one), employer-matched pension contributions
- Global Opportunities: International secondments after program completion
Ready to Launch Your Career?
Location: Hybrid roles based in Dublin and Cork
Important: You can apply to only one graduate program—choose wisely! Applications will close on 21st April at 5pm.
If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.
What makes the FLA graduate programme different?
- It focuses on building leadership capability for the future, offering all graduates a permanent contract.
- It is a multi-award-winning graduate programme recognised by gradireland and The Irish Accountancy Awards.
- Rewards and benefits include a market leading professional services salary, immediate access to paid private health insurance and a pension scheme from day one with matching employer contributions.
- Enhanced professional and financial education support is provided through comprehensive study leave and focused learning and development programmes.
Ongoing performance feedback on client assignments drives improved advisory skills.
Locations
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About us
As the world's largest global professional services network, we build on more than 175 years of service and a network of member firms that spans more than 150 countries and territories. Together, Deloitte’s more than 330,000 people worldwide aim to make an impact that matters for our clients, people and the society we live in.
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Deloitte is the biggest professional services Firm in the world and making an impact is more than just what we do: it’s why we’re here. We’re driven to create positive progress for our clients, community, people, and the planet. This sense of purpose inspires us to work to the highest standards, to tackle the challenges that matter.
Deloitte is the world’s largest professional services firm, delivering expertise in Audit & Assurance, Tax & Legal, and Consulting. With a global network of 450,000 professionals globally - including 3,400 in Ireland—we provide world-class solutions.
Why Choose Deloitte Ireland’s Future Leaders Academy?
Join Ireland’s #1 graduate programme (GradIreland’s Most Popular Graduate Recruiter in Professional Services as voted by students, 6 years running). Our Future Leaders Academy is designed to develop the next generation of professionals with world-class learning and continuous career growth.
How to Apply
You will be asked to confirm which service line you are applying to, please select 116595; Audit & Assurance – IT Risk & Assurance. Please then select your preferred office location from the drop-down options;
- Dublin
- Cork
Your Grad journey:
- Onboarding, integration, and building connections.
- Exploration and practical application of new skills.
- Developing expertise in your chosen field.
- Deepening knowledge and learning inclusive leadership.
- Stepping into leadership roles, applying the insights gained throughout your journey.
What Does an IT Risk & Assurance Specialist Graduate do?
We assist organisations in understanding risks associated with IT and emerging technologies and gaining assurance on controls pertaining to internal, regulatory and extended enterprise requirements. Our team possesses a wide range of skillsets around IT infrastructure, ERP’s, custom developed applications, service organisation controls and evolving digital technologies along with industry and sector specific capabilities.
As an IT Specialists, we evaluate and assess an organisation's information systems, internal controls, and security measures to:
- Ensure compliance with policies and regulations
- Identify risks and verify data integrity
- Compliance testing and system/application reviews
- Security assessments
- Prepare detailed audit reports for management
Our Teams Key Areas of Expertise
- IT infrastructure and application controls
- Financial system controls assessment (SAP, Oracle, MS Dynamics)
- Emerging technology assurance (BOTs, AI Assurance)
Join us in shaping the future of IT Risk and Assurance.
What We’re Looking For:
- Academic Achievement: On track for, or have achieved, a 2.1 honours degree or higher.
- Work Eligibility: Legal right to work in the Republic of Ireland.
- Skillset: Leverage your analytical mindset and technical literacy to work with data, break down intricate issues, and deliver insightful solutions to business challenges.
Deloitte’s Market-Leading Benefits
- Permanent Contract
- Flexibility & Time Off: 21 days annual leave (plus 1 ‘Deloitte Day’), early-finish Fridays in summer, global remote working opportunities
- Competitive Compensation: Market-leading salary, private health insurance (from day one), employer-matched pension contributions
- Global Opportunities: International secondments after program completion
Ready to Launch Your Career?
Location: Hybrid roles based in Dublin and Cork
Important: You can apply to only one graduate program—choose wisely! Applications will close on 21st April at 5pm.
If you believe that you meet most of the criteria above, we encourage you to apply. Deloitte is an equal opportunities employer and will ensure any reasonable accommodations are implemented as part of the recruitment and selection process.
What makes the FLA graduate programme different?
- It focuses on building leadership capability for the future, offering all graduates a permanent contract.
- It is a multi-award-winning graduate programme recognised by gradireland and The Irish Accountancy Awards.
- Rewards and benefits include a market leading professional services salary, immediate access to paid private health insurance and a pension scheme from day one with matching employer contributions.
- Enhanced professional and financial education support is provided through comprehensive study leave and focused learning and development programmes.
Ongoing performance feedback on client assignments drives improved advisory skills.
Deloitte
Accounting & finance +8
About us
As the world's largest global professional services network, we build on more than 175 years of service and a network of member firms that spans more than 150 countries and territories. Together, Deloitte’s more than 330,000 people worldwide aim to make an impact that matters for our clients, people and the society we live in.
