Strategy & Transactions Summer Internship Programme 2026

EY Ireland – Strategy & Transactions Summer Internship Programme 2026 At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. Are you ready to shape the future with confidence? At EY, our Summer Internship gives you more than a glimpse into professional life. From day one, you become part of a real team, working on live projects, meeting clients and making a meaningful contribution. You’ll take part in an induction with interns from across Ireland, meet your buddy and career counsellor and get the support you need to settle in quickly. Throughout the summer, you’ll receive hands-on training in your chosen area, join skills workshops, attend seminars and take part in a group challenge that builds confidence and collaboration. You’ll develop practical skills in areas like project management, problem solving and communication, while learning how our business works from the inside out. There are plenty of social events too, giving you the chance to connect, grow your network and enjoy the full EY experience. Smart Move. Big Futures Start Here. Choose your clients: We engage with a diverse range of client sectors, each presenting unique challenges and opportunities. All our client sectors offer valuable experiences that enable you to make significant contributions. When applying, you will be asked to indicate your preference for the type of clients you would like to work with. You may choose from: EY – All Industry Clients:  This category includes some of EY’s largest global clients in the following industries/sectors: Consumer & Health, Industrials & Energy, Government & Infrastructure, Technology, Media & Telecommunications, and Private. EY – Global Financial Services Clients (GFS):  Focus exclusively on clients in the financial sector through EY’s dedicated Global Financial Services. This includes area like Banking and Capital Markets, Wealth and Asset Management, Insurance, Fintech & Technology Payments, Aviation Finance and Structured Finance. The opportunity: your next adventure awaits Our summer internship programme in EY Strategy & Transactions: Transformative Strategy and Transactions focuses on advising clients on buying, selling, or merging companies to enhance growth and profitability. The team provides essential data, highlights risks, and guides clients through complex capital transactions. If you are curious, team-oriented, and an effective communicator, a career in EY Strategy & Transactions: Transformation Strategy Transactions may be for you. This area involves advising clients on strategic transactions to boost growth and competitiveness. If you are a strategic thinker eager to learn, consider applying for our Summer Internship Programme. Our EY Strategy & Transactions: Transformative Strategy and Transactions Programmes; 1. Government & Infrastructure: Advising on economic feasibility, policy analysis, and financial and commercial strategy. We provide procurement advisory services for large-scale infrastructure projects and public-private partnerships. 2. Lead Advisory:  Offering strategic and financial advice throughout a business's lifecycle, including fundraising, disposals, acquisitions, and succession planning. 3. Transaction Support:  Providing both financial and commercial due diligence for clients considering acquiring or selling all or part of a business. 4. Valuations, Modelling, and Economics:  Analysing businesses for growth opportunities and helping them gain a competitive edge. 5. Strategy:  Our corporate finance strategy services can help you to manage your risk/return trade-offs to support you with better decision-making around financing and capital efficiency 6. Transaction Strategy and Execution:  Support mergers and acquisitions transactions by understanding clients’ strategic goals and applying creative thinking to help achieve successful outcomes. What we look for: