Everything we do comes back to building a better working world, and that takes colleagues from all walks of life – each with their own unique perspective and skills. Our Launch program is just one platform designed to support and develop underrepresented groups within the professional services industry. With a structured step-by-step approach, it’s the perfect place to gain hands-on experience alongside seasoned industry professionals.

The opportunity

This program is all about giving you a solid foundation on which to develop your career. That covers everything from deciding on a direction suited to your own talents and ambitions to advise on how best to further pursue that goal. What’s more, you’ll build a varied network of colleagues, who could influence your career wherever you go in the future.

What to expect

This is a rotational program, so you’ll learn all about a wide variety of areas and services lines specific to your interests, such as Assurance, Advisory, and Tax. Whichever areas you visit, this is a true learning experience where you’re likely to spend time rotating around and supporting colleagues on live projects right from the start, and observing conflict management and team dynamics. You can expect plenty of chances to discover the true inner workings of a highly respected global brand, all while practicing the technical, business and communication skills that will set your career apart.

Your key responsibilities

• Building an intimate understanding of our service lines and professional services
• Developing a foundation for the most sought-after business skills through classroom and on the job training
• Nurturing relationships with colleagues, potentially identifying mentors who can contribute to your success
• Discovering and adapting to our unique collaborative culture
• Personally considering and communicating where you’ll like your future career to take you

To qualify for the role you must have

• College freshman, sophomore or junior status
• An excellent academic record in Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Finance, Economics or a related subject
• A genuine interest in a professional services career

Ideally, you’ll also have

• A proven history of leadership, such as in a campus club or society
• Strong preference for membership in organizations committed to racial diversity and inclusiveness such as NABA or ALPFA
• A GPA of 3.5 or above
• A driver’s license valid in the U.S.

What we look for

We’re most interested in ambitious learners, with a passion for expanding their knowledge and who have the ability to take on new information from all angles. We’ll also look to you to speak up with your own ideas on how to improve the way we work – so having the confidence to engage with and influence colleagues will be essential here. If you’re interested in narrowing down a career, all while gaining valuable experience with a global leader, we have a place for you.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we’re using the finance products, expertise and systems we’ve developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime. And with a commitment to hiring and developing the most passionate people, we’ll make our ambition to be the best employer by 2020 a reality.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. Apply today.

At EY, you will work with entrepreneurs, the biggest companies and entire countries to solve their most pressing challenges. We promise you an exceptional experience that is yours to build — using our opportunities, scale, technology, learning, and diverse and inclusive culture.

And what you do here matters, guided by our purpose of building a better working world — for our people, for our clients and for our communities. We help digital pioneers fight data piracy, guide governments through cash flow crises, unlock new medical treatments with data analytics, and pursue high-quality audits to build trust in financial markets and business.

With over 400,000 people in more than 150 countries, we’re one of the world’s leading professional services organizations, with four integrated service lines: Assurance, Consulting, Strategy and Transactions, and Tax. Our global reach, skills and ability to learn from different perspectives help us create positive change on a massive scale.