Analytics & AI – Deal Analytics Graduate Programme – September 2027 - Birmingham

Harness data and analytics to shape successful mergers and acquisitions

Programme overview

On the Analytics and AI – Deal Analytics Graduate Programme, you’ll shape the future with confidence by turning complex data into insights that power smarter deals. You’ll work in diverse teams, using cutting-edge analytics, AI and technology to support strategic acquisitions, divestitures and business growth. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll build your potential and achieve a globally recognised Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) qualification while making a real impact on clients and wider society.

Core skills for success

• Confidence in ambiguity — Make sound decisions with limited information and learn fast.
• Analytical thinking — Interpret data and evidence to form strong insights.
• Collaboration – Thrive in inclusive teams where every voice and perspective strengthens outcomes.
• Problem solving — Break down complex challenges into workable actions.
• Data literacy — Understand data quality, patterns and what ‘good’ looks like.
• Innovation mindset — Improve processes and generate new ideas powered by tech.

What you will be doing

• Develop your analytical skills on high-profile transactions, gaining hands-on experience with advanced technology.
• Collaborate with our clients to understand their business and maximise value.
• Analyse complex datasets to uncover key trends and insights.
• Work closely with a dynamic, supportive and growing team.

Key programme facts

• Programme length: Three years
• Professional qualification: ICAS
• Salary: Competitive
• Start date: September 2027

Key Information

• You will need to be working towards an honours degree in either Software Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics, or another STEM subject, have a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, or in your home language if you do not hold English Language GCSE, and three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent) to be eligible to apply.
• While we welcome applications from candidates of all academic backgrounds, we are looking to recruit individuals who will succeed at EY in the role and future qualifications. We have completed several studies on academic attainment at A-level (or equivalents), candidate performance in the online assessments in the EY recruitment process, and how that predicts future performance at EY.
• Throughout the recruitment process, we therefore assess your suitability for the EY role you have applied to by considering your scores in the online assessments and your academic attainment at A-level or equivalent. This approach is designed to ensure our joiners are successful in role and, where relevant, in the achievement of their professional qualifications. It is important to EY, and we have a duty of care which we take very seriously, to ensure our joiners are set up for long-term success.
• We are also proud to partner with RARE recruitment, so that your application can be processed in the context of your socio-economic background. This allows us to give you the maximum credit for your achievements, assessing whether you have overachieved in light of your personal circumstances.
• Read more about our academic requirements.

Visa sponsorship

Please see visa sponsorship details below for this programme, for locations: London.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position on a limited basis. EY has a set number of Certificate of Sponsorship applications that can be made each year. If you require sponsorship and this limit has already been reached and/or UK immigration rules are not capable of being met, this will prevent EY from being able to sponsor you and we will not be able to progress your application.

We are able to sponsor this vacancy on the basis that it meets the current Skilled Worker visa New Entrant salary threshold outlined by the UK Government. However, you must be eligible for the New Entrant rate for four years from the start date of your programme.

Each visa application is unique to the individual and there may be other criteria which mean you are not eligible for visa sponsorship. EY will assess your individual circumstances, and we may be required to withdraw your application or offer of employment if EY cannot sponsor your visa.

Please also be aware that the Home Office regularly changes the immigration rules. If that happens, and the changes affect the viability of your application before your start date, we reserve the right to change how we process applications in line with the new regulations. Having a valid right to work status in place in time for the first day of the graduate programme is a mandatory condition of you being able to start work with EY.

All other locations:

We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role in all other locations due to UK Home Office regulations. Therefore, we cannot accept applications for this role from those who would require EY visa sponsorship. This includes individuals who have or plan to apply for a Graduate visa, as we are unable to convert your Graduate visa to a Skilled Worker visa before the end of your EY Graduate programme.

We have a variety of other vacancies which can support visa sponsorship where needed. We encourage you to explore these opportunities and find the one that aligns with your career aspirations. You can find out which vacancies are able to support applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship by looking at the individual vacancy pages.

More information can be found on our FAQ page.

Diversity and Inclusion

We’re passionate about giving candidates a fair and consistent recruitment process and are proud of our long-standing partnership with RARE who help us assess applications using contextual recruitment. We also firmly believe that every candidate should have the opportunity to demonstrate their potential in our selection process which is why we use our skills framework that focuses on your individual skills.

EY recognises that it has clear obligations towards all its people and the community at large to ensure that partners, our people, and job applicants are afforded equal opportunities to enter employment and progress within the organisation. As an employer committed to establishing an inclusive environment free from unlawful discrimination, EY promotes the fair treatment of staff members and job applicants regardless of their sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age or pregnancy/maternity status.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.