EY Ireland - AI & Data Graduate Programme 2026
EY Ireland - Graduate Programme 2026
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
Are you ready to shape the future with confidence?
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.
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 area like Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, Fintech & Technology Payments, Aviation Finance and Structured Finance.
The opportunity: your next adventure awaits
At EY, we believe in the power of AI & Data to transform businesses and create a better working world. Our AI & Data Graduate Programme is designed for graduates who are eager to dive into the exciting field of data analytics and artificial intelligence.
AI & Data Graduate Programme
We welcome applications from graduates with diverse academic backgrounds who are passionate about data, AI and technology. Ideal candidates will possess:
-
A strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
-
Excellent communication abilities to convey complex ideas clearly.
-
A willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
What is AI & Data at EY?
At EY, AI & Data is at the forefront of our mission to help clients unlock the value of their data and technologies. Our dedicated AI & Data team utilise advanced analytical techniques and cutting-edge technologies to transform complex data into actionable insights. By collaborating with clients across various industries, we tackle critical challenges such as enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic decision-making.
The EY AI & Data Graduate Programme
This two-year programme offers a unique opportunity to join the largest AI & Data team in Ireland, working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic environment. You will engage in a variety of projects that focus on leveraging data, AI and technologies to drive insights and solutions for our clients. As a graduate, you will have the chance to:
-
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative, data-driven solutions that address industry-specific challenges.
-
Participate in hands-on training with leading analytical tools and technologies, including platforms that integrate AI and GenAI capabilities.
-
Contribute to projects that address real-world challenges, including compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency.
-
Work alongside our strategic alliances to enhance our offerings and expand our impact across sectors.
Choosing Your Clients
We work across a diverse range of sectors, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. All our client engagements 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 – Global Financial Services (GFS): Focus exclusively on clients in the Financial Services 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 and Structured Finance.
EY – All Other 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. We work with some of the largest and most exciting transformation projects on global and domestic scale utilising the latest cutting-edge technologies.
If you're passionate about data and technology and enjoy variety, apply for our Graduate Programme today!
What we look for:
-
You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters.
-
You are curious and purpose driven.
-
You are inclusive.
-
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.
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.
-
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.
-
Your exam success is a priority for us at EY. You’ll be supported by our dedicated EY Ed Exam Support Team and Faculty EY—our in-house programme offering supplementary lectures, one-to-one tutoring and mentoring, exam mindset and study skills workshops, and peer support groups.
To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
EY | Shape the future with confidence.
EY is creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
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EY Ireland - Graduate Programme 2026
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Join EY and help to build a better working world.
Are you ready to shape the future with confidence?
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.
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 area like Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, Fintech & Technology Payments, Aviation Finance and Structured Finance.
The opportunity: your next adventure awaits
At EY, we believe in the power of AI & Data to transform businesses and create a better working world. Our AI & Data Graduate Programme is designed for graduates who are eager to dive into the exciting field of data analytics and artificial intelligence.
AI & Data Graduate Programme
We welcome applications from graduates with diverse academic backgrounds who are passionate about data, AI and technology. Ideal candidates will possess:
-
A strong analytical mindset and problem-solving skills.
-
Excellent communication abilities to convey complex ideas clearly.
-
A willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
What is AI & Data at EY?
At EY, AI & Data is at the forefront of our mission to help clients unlock the value of their data and technologies. Our dedicated AI & Data team utilise advanced analytical techniques and cutting-edge technologies to transform complex data into actionable insights. By collaborating with clients across various industries, we tackle critical challenges such as enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, and driving strategic decision-making.
The EY AI & Data Graduate Programme
This two-year programme offers a unique opportunity to join the largest AI & Data team in Ireland, working alongside experienced professionals in a dynamic environment. You will engage in a variety of projects that focus on leveraging data, AI and technologies to drive insights and solutions for our clients. As a graduate, you will have the chance to:
-
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative, data-driven solutions that address industry-specific challenges.
-
Participate in hands-on training with leading analytical tools and technologies, including platforms that integrate AI and GenAI capabilities.
-
Contribute to projects that address real-world challenges, including compliance, risk management, and operational efficiency.
-
Work alongside our strategic alliances to enhance our offerings and expand our impact across sectors.
Choosing Your Clients
We work across a diverse range of sectors, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. All our client engagements 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 – Global Financial Services (GFS): Focus exclusively on clients in the Financial Services 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 and Structured Finance.
EY – All Other 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. We work with some of the largest and most exciting transformation projects on global and domestic scale utilising the latest cutting-edge technologies.
If you're passionate about data and technology and enjoy variety, apply for our Graduate Programme today!
What we look for:
-
You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters.
-
You are curious and purpose driven.
-
You are inclusive.
-
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.
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.
-
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.
-
Your exam success is a priority for us at EY. You’ll be supported by our dedicated EY Ed Exam Support Team and Faculty EY—our in-house programme offering supplementary lectures, one-to-one tutoring and mentoring, exam mindset and study skills workshops, and peer support groups.
To help create the best experience during the recruitment process, please describe any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
EY | Shape the future with confidence.
EY is creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.
Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.
