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Risk and Controls Consulting – Internal Audit & Change - Summer Vacation Scheme

Deloitte
Birmingham

Expected closing date: Friday, 23 October 2026

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TL;DR

Key Takeaways

  • Gain insight into Internal Audit & Change at Deloitte during a 6-week Summer Vacation Scheme.
  • Ideal for penultimate-year university students on track for a 2:1 or above in any discipline.
  • Work on diverse client projects, assessing controls, running audits, and providing recommendations.
  • Hybrid working model with in-person induction and final assessment.
  • Application deadline is 23rd October 2026, but roles may close early.

About the Role

About the Team

This role sits within the Risk and Controls Consulting persona, specifically the Internal Audit & Change team. This team works with clients to help them understand risks, establish effective controls, and provide assurance that these controls are operating effectively. They have experience designing, implementing, and enhancing business processes for a broad range of clients across financial services, corporate, and public sectors. You will engage with senior leaders, gaining insight into client challenges and opportunities.

What You'll Do

Your role may involve:

  • Assessing the design and/or operating effectiveness of controls, processes, or functions.
  • Running audits across various organizational processes to understand business models, revenue generation, and customer service.
  • Designing future control environments.
  • Providing recommendations for improving risk mitigation activities.
  • Advising clients on their assurance approach.
  • Building and embedding new Assurance or Internal Audit functions.
  • Facilitating interactive workshops to address client problems.

You may also have opportunities to work with teams covering Technology and Cyber controls (including AI auditing), Transformation and Change assurance, or Data Analytics.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for team players and effective communicators who are academically strong and eager to test their skills in the real world. You must be in the penultimate year of your university course (or going onto a Masters) and on track to achieve a predicted degree classification of 2:1 or above in any discipline.

Development and Benefits

  • Induction Programme: Learn essential skills to confidently work with clients.
  • Continued Professional Development: Support from your project team, a mentor, and an assigned buddy.
  • Collaborative Environment: Work within an inclusive firm that values unique talents and perspectives.
  • Support Networks: Access to diversity networks, wellbeing initiatives, and more.
  • Hybrid Working: A combination of office and home working, with potential client site visits.
  • Networking: Opportunities to build relationships through in-person events, including your final assessment and induction.

Key Dates

  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • Application Deadline: 23rd October 2026 (recommend applying early as roles may close sooner due to high demand).

Important Information

  • Visa Sponsorship: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. If you require Skilled Worker sponsorship after graduation, your application cannot be accepted for this role. Please consider applying for a Summer Vacation Scheme in London, Aberdeen, Bristol, Cambridge, Reading, Gatwick, or Southampton where graduate conversion roles may meet the salary threshold for sponsorship.
  • One Application Policy: You can only submit one application per year across Deloitte's Early Careers opportunities.
  • Assessment: Final assessment and induction will be in-person.