EY Business Consulting Graduate Programme 2026 - Ireland

At EY, we offer more than just a graduate role. As Ireland’s largest and fastest-growing professional services firm, we offer access to clients and opportunities you will not find anywhere else.

Our promise is simple: we provide the culture, support and flexibility you need to shape your future with confidence. This is your smart move towards building a meaningful, exciting career.

In a world where nothing stands still, continuous learning is essential for success. Through our learning and development programmes, you’ll develop the tech skills, leadership behaviours and mindset to set you apart today and keep you relevant in the future.

You will work with cutting-edge technology, collaborate on real world challenges, and be part of a global organisation committed to building a better working world.

Smart Move. Big Futures Start Here.

Choose your clients:

We engage with a diverse range of client sectors, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. All our client sectors offer valuable experiences that enable you to make significant contributions. When applying, you will be asked to indicate your preference for the type of clients you would like to work with. You may choose from:

EY – All Industry Clients: This category includes some of EY’s largest global clients in the following industries/sectors: Consumer & Health, Industrials & Energy, Government & Infrastructure, Technology, Media & Telecommunications, and Private.

EY – Global Financial Services Clients (GFS): Focus exclusively on clients in the financial sector through EY’s dedicated Global Financial Services. This includes areas like Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, Fintech & Technology Payments, Aviation Finance and Structured Finance.

The opportunity: your next adventure awaits

Business Consulting

Locations Available: Dublin (GFS & Non-GFS), Cork (Non-GFS only)

In Business Consulting, we deliver long-term value to our clients by transforming organisations through the power of exceptional skills, insights, talent and experiences.

We help define client strategies, deliver end-to-end transformation for our clients and provide a full suite of services throughout their transformation lifecycle.

Through a comprehensive range of services designed to enhance business performance and achieve strategic objectives, we support clients by developing effective and innovative strategies, optimising operations, reducing costs and driving digital transformation.

We have a number of specialised teams across our Business Consulting practice including Business Transformation, Finance Transformation, Customer Transformation, and Supply Chain and Operations (Non-GFS).

What we look for:

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. We’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. We’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers.
• You are inclusive. We’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.
• You have excellent communication skills and can clearly articulate your ideas, designs, and suggestions.
• Qualifications: We welcome graduates from all backgrounds and disciplines who are on track to achieve a 2:1 or higher in their degree. English is the business language of our firm. To ensure all candidates can fully participate in our programmes and workplace, we require evidence of proficiency in both written and spoken English.

What’s in it for you:

• At EY, your wellbeing is our priority. We offer a variety of programs to support you in caring for your own wellbeing and that of your colleagues, including hybrid working options, sports and social clubs, financial wellbeing programme, employee assistance programme and regular wellbeing events.
• Our EY Graduate Induction Journey will equip you with the critical business, digital and professional skills needed to succeed at EY. Over your first 90 days you will build your foundational skills to start working with clients through a blend of immersive in-person learning experiences, virtual workshops and bite-sized learning content. Throughout this journey you will connect with your fellow graduates from across the firm, network with leaders and technical experts and be supported by your buddy, career counsellor and manager.
• At EY, learning never stops and you’ll have access to a world-class learning and development programme with clear career pathways to guide you. You’ll also have access to EY Badges—our global learning initiative that lets you choose and earn digital credentials in emerging and future focused skills like data, sustainability and AI. Whether you're aiming for a professional qualification or exploring new areas, we’ll support your growth every step of the way.

Apply today. Applications close 22nd October 2025.

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