KPMG Financial Instruments Graduate Programme 2027

Be you. Become more.

At KPMG, we don’t expect you to fit a mould. We want you to bring your perspective, your ambition and your authentic self. We’ll give you the support, experience and opportunities, including real-time coaching and feedback to help you unlock your talent, grow quickly and reach your full potential from day one.

Our Graduate Programme is designed for people who want to build a meaningful career, learn fast, and make an impact early. If you’re curious, motivated and ready to challenge yourself, this could be the start of something big.

Why join KPMG?

KPMG is one of Ireland’s leading professional services firms, hiring 330 graduates each year and investing €20 million annually in your development - recognised as the Gradireland #1 Graduate Employer 2025 & 2026, and the #1 firm for Innovation & Technology in Early Careers 2026. 

About the Programme

As part of the Financial Services Audit practice, you’ll work with financial data, pricing and risk, helping ensure assets are accurately valued and understood. This position is a 12-month contract based in Dublin,

From day one, you’ll gain experience across:

-  reviewing and analysing asset pricing and financial instruments

-  assessing risk and valuation models

-  supporting clients with regulatory and accounting requirements (e.g. IFRS)

-  working with data — maintaining databases and analysing pricing trends

-  identifying and resolving pricing exceptions

-  contributing to projects and developing client-focused solutions

You’ll regularly collaborate with clients to gather and interpret data, while building skills in analysis, problem-solving and project delivery.

This is a great opportunity to develop a strong foundation in financial analysis, risk and data, while working in a fast-paced, high-impact environment. 

What it’s like to work here

A typical week might include:

• Collaborating with your team on client projects
• Engaging with clients and learning how businesses operate
• Developing technical and professional skills
• Receiving real-time coaching and feedback

What you’ll get

• A clear career path from day one, with real responsibility and progression as you grow
• Ongoing coaching and feedback to help you unlock your talent and build confidence quickly
• A supportive team environment with mentorship through your Performance Manager and Buddy
• Work life balance, including hybrid working, flexible work hours and early finish Fridays in summer
• Access to our new Dublin HQ facilities for training, events and collaboration

Flexibility, wellbeing and benefits

• Hybrid working
• 23 annual leave days, with option to purchase more
• Early-finish Fridays in summer and before Bank Holidays
• Digital Doctor, pension, wellbeing initiatives and social activities
• Opportunities to give back through Corporate Citizenship activities

Who we’re looking for

• Current undergraduate student in your final year of university or current master’s student at university from any degree discipline
• On track for a minimum 2.1 college results
• Someone who shows initiative through work, study or extracurriculars
• Enjoy working collaboratively as part of a team

You don’t need to come from one specific background - what matters most is your mindset, your potential and your willingness to learn.

Ready to apply?

Start your career somewhere that invests in who you are — not just what you do.

If you’re looking for a graduate programme where you can build real skills, gain a respected qualification, and grow in an environment that values you, we’d love to hear from you.

Be you. Become more with KPMG.