Business Risk Services - Data, AI & Analytics Graduate Programme (Autumn)

This is a three-year advisory graduate programme focused on Data, AI & Analytics within Business Risk Services. It offers a market-leading salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and a fully-funded professional qualification.

What You'll Experience

• Accelerated Career Growth: Move beyond traditional graduate schemes with opportunities designed to fast-track your career.
• Financial Rewards: Receive a starting salary of £40,000, plus a milestone bonus of £5,000 (paid in two instalments).
• Professional Qualification: Benefit from a fully-funded professional qualification, including paid study leave, expert tuition, and covered course fees. The pathway starts with the ISACA AI Fundamentals Certificate and CISA.
• Mentorship and Support: Be assigned a Partner sponsor from day one and receive structured learning designed to develop you into a future leader.
• Global Exposure: Gain international experience to build a global perspective early in your career.
• Technology Focus: Work with leading AI tools and digital solutions from day one, developing skills crucial for the future.
• Client Interaction: Engage directly with clients to understand business operations and drive impactful results.
• Networking: Connect with a cohort of future leaders and build a lifelong network.
• Development Opportunities: Access additional opportunities, including working with the Senior Leadership Team and shaping new initiatives.
• Business Development: Gain hands-on experience in business development responsibilities before qualification.

The Role and Your Impact

The Business Risk Services' Data, AI & Analytics team provides audit, assurance, and advisory services. You will help clients meet data and AI obligations, strengthen governance, and unlock value from advanced analytics and AI.

What You'll Do:

• Client Engagements: Work with FTSE 100 and large international organisations on data and AI assurance engagements, including data analysis, control testing, and maturity assessments.
• Contribute from Day One: Participate in client engagements from planning and scoping to reporting, covering data and AI governance, controls, analytics, and risk.
• Take Ownership: Be responsible for the quality and timeliness of your work, with guidance from senior team members.
• Collaborate and Communicate: Translate technical findings into clear, business-relevant messages for clients.
• Continuous Learning: Learn on the job with support from mentors and a structured training programme, developing technical expertise in data and AI assurance using tools like Claude, Power BI, Alteryx, Python, and Microsoft Copilot.

Who We're Looking For

We seek individuals who are:

• Curious: Eager to explore ideas and ask thoughtful questions.
• Innovative Problem Solvers: Possess a sharp eye for data and detail, able to identify root causes.
• Collaborative: Build trust and work respectfully, while being willing to challenge and offer new approaches.
• Effective Communicators: Listen, adapt, and express ideas clearly.
• Self-Leaders: Manage time, mindset, and energy effectively, taking responsibility for actions.
• Career-Minded: Motivated to grow, seek challenges, and operate outside their comfort zone.

Important Considerations

Completing the professional qualification is a significant commitment. You will be required to study in your spare time outside of working hours. The firm provides study leave to support your qualification journey.