Digital Risk student opportunities  

In our Digital Risk team, you’ll help organisations stay safe and smart as they embrace technology. 

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What is Digital Risk?

Digital Risk helps organisations stay safe and smart as they embrace technology. Our team works across all areas of risk — whether it's identifying potential issues early, designing rules and controls, or checking that everything’s working as it should.

We support technology leaders like CIOs, CTOs, and CDOs in managing risks across cybersecurity, data, artificial intelligence (AI), and IT systems. Our goal is to help ensure digital tools are used responsibly, securely, and in line with regulations — so businesses can innovate with confidence.

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What could you be doing?

  • Join client meetings to understand business needs and project goals
  • Take detailed notes to support documentation and follow-ups
  • Review policies and documents for compliance and accuracy
  • Visit client sites to gather insights and build relationships
  • Conduct fieldwork to collect data and assess risks
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on digital risk initiatives
  • Contribute to developing standards and improving processes

What will you bring to the team?

  • Eager to explore new technologies and learn quickly
  • Comfortable with IT systems, data tools, and emerging tech like AI, cloud, and cybersecurity
  • Able to break down complex problems and interpret data
  • Confident in writing and speaking to explain risks and present findings
  • Willingness to work with diverse teams across consulting, audit, and tech
  • Able to spot gaps, inconsistencies, and risks
  • Committed to integrity and responsible tech use
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and taking initiative
  • Able to understand business needs and tailor solutions that build trust

Your career journey in Digital Digital Risk

As a graduate, you’ll be part of our 12-month graduate development program that has been developed for graduates in all service lines, and is focused on connection, learning and celebration.

The program will provide you with the opportunity to network with your peers from other service lines and geographies. Running in parallel to your technical learning, you will develop leadership skills to become a successful graduate, and as you grow as a transformative leader.

As an Digital Risk graduate, you’ll take part in:-

  • Core Consulting training and Graduate Camp to build foundational consulting skills
  • Digital risk training and subject-specific sessions in areas like cybersecurity, data governance, and compliance
  • Technical badge programs for deep dives into specialised topics
  • Ongoing support from a buddy and counsellor for personalised guidance
  • Monthly Lunch and Learns on emerging topics like AI governance, ISO standards, and platform technologies

As a vacationer, after our company induction, you’ll start developing an understanding of how our Digital Risk teams work and will be ready to work alongside teams on real client projects. You’ll meet other new vacationers from your office.

Your buddy and your counsellor will help you learn your way around the organisation, set your goals and plan your development while you’re here. You'll be well looked after with ongoing learning throughout the Vacationer Program with sessions facilitated by our Learning and Development team, Campus Recruitment team and service line specific training. The Vacationer Program is a great way to gain valuable audit experience, skills and networks to start building your career.

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