Forensic Data Analytics Graduate Programme – 2025 intake

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Programme Length

Three years


Professional qualification

SQL, Data visualisation, Python, PowerBI and more

Explore the Programme

Investigate, analyse and find patterns in huge data sets involving millions of transactions to solve our clients’ fraud, regulatory and compliance issues.

  • Our team analyse data for investigations into price fixing, misappropriation of funds, employee misconduct, financial crime and much more. We use the latest data tools and technologies (Spark, Scala, SQL, Python, Alteryx) to solve our clients’ most sensitive and difficult issues. We process data of all types and sizes either on-premise or hosted in the Cloud. We employ a variety of Data Science models and techniques to sift through large amounts data to identify patterns and behaviours of non-compliance or fraud. Outcomes and insights are presented to stakeholders in the form of compelling stories using a variety of visualisation and reporting tools such as Power BI.


    • Working in UK and Ireland (UK&I) or Financial Services (FS), identify, receive and construct large composite data sets.

    • Solve client issues by employing the most recent and advanced tools and analytical techniques from rules-based analysis to deep neural networks and natural language processing.

    • Design and develop innovative modularised reusable solutions using our cutting-edge platforms and tools.

    • Acquire domain knowledge through working with clients in different sectors.

    • Become familiar with the Forensics domain (Anti Money Laundering, Counter Terrorism Financing, Sanctions, Fraud, Anti Bribery and Corruption and Compliance).

  • We operate an open access policy, meaning we don’t screen out applications on your academic performance alone. You will, however, need to be working towards an honours degree in any 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.

    We welcome applications from all academic backgrounds and are looking for individuals who will succeed at EY in the desired role and future qualifications, therefore throughout our recruitment process your academic performance will be considered against your online assessment scores to determine your suitability for an EY role. 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.

  • Please see visa sponsorship details below for this April 2025 intake programme, for locations: London and Reading.

    Visa sponsorship is available for this position on a limited basis. EY’s ability to make an offer of employment is subject to the UK immigration rules in force at the relevant time. This position is one that meets the current thresholds required for sponsorship by EY.  Please note, however, that EY has a set number of Certificate of Sponsorship applications that can be made each year. If you require sponsorship and this limit is 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 can sponsor using the Skilled Worker visa New Entrant salary threshold for this particular vacancy. Your eligibility for the New Entrant rate must subsist for the entire duration of the Graduate programme (please refer to the section ‘Programme length’).

    The criteria to be eligible for the New Entrant rate are (subject to change by the UK Government): you’re under 26 on the date you apply; you’re currently in the UK on a student visa studying at bachelor’s degree level or above; you’re currently in the UK on a Graduate visa and your total stay in the UK by the end of your EY Graduate programme plus the date you applied for your Graduate visa will be less than 4 years. 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 see visa sponsorship details below for this April 2025 intake programme, for location: Manchester.

    We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role 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.

  • We’re proud of our heritage on driving diversity and social mobility across the professional services industry, and in 2016, we removed the requirement to have minimum UCAS points or a degree classification to make an application to EY. We are 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. And, whilst some academic qualifications will still be considered (check programme information for more details), it’s no longer a barrier. 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 leading EY Strengths Framework that focuses on your individual strengths.

    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 firm. As an employer committed to establishing an inclusive environment free from unlawful discrimination, the firm 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.

  • We are proud to have partnered with RARE, so that your application can be assessed in the context of your socio-economic background. This allows us to better understand and give you the maximum possible credit for your achievements, assessing whether you have overachieved in light of your wider personal circumstances.

    If you’re happy to supply us with this information, you will be asked to complete a short information form, as part of your application form. You can also choose to opt out of sharing this information. Please note, supplying us with this information will not negatively impact your application. Find out more about RARE’s Consent and Privacy notice.

  • Our core EY strengths framework plays a significant role during the recruitment process as it helps to level the playing field for all candidates. We all have individual strengths and by using this model, it allows us to understand what you do well, what energises you, and how your strengths can help you to learn, flourish and develop as leaders.

    Discover more on our Strengths Framework.


Salary

Competative

Key dates & information

We're delighted that you're considering making an application to one of our opportunities. Below is some information that will help.

Applications to our 2025 opportunities are open and will close when filled, so we encourage you to submit your application early to avoid any disappointment.

Keep checking the email address you used to make your application as we'll be sending you guidance on next steps. If you progress through the process, you'll be sent deadlines to complete any assessments so it's important you're doing this in good time, especially as our EY Experience Days will begin from Friday 1 November 2024.

If you've applied for a programme which requires a final interview as part of the application process, this will take place after Monday 11 November 2024.

If you'd like to meet some of our recruitment team or current students to find out more about life at EY, visit our events page and join us at an upcoming event.

We wish you the best in your application! 

Preparing for the world of work

We'll provide you with the resources and training to reach your goals, and we’ll invest in your future from day one. Here, you will gain a feel for our fast-paced operations and work with cutting-edge technologies to build a career you can be truly proud of.

Continued support

Once you join, you’ll become part of the EY student community. You’ll have a buddy who’ll be your first point of call for practical help and guidance. We also provide coaching, so you always have access to impartial advice, opportunities and ongoing support.

Get a head start

Whether you join us for two days, five weeks or one year, you'll be investing in your future. Depending on which programme you join, you could have the potential to either be fast-tracked onto one of our programmes or secure a role after university.


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