Work with leading businesses to solve big problems, spark change and shape what’s next.

A graduate career in Consulting

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In Consulting, we team up with some of Ireland’s most recognised businesses to solve complex problems and unlock new value. From strategy to tech, risk to operations, we help clients adapt fast and deliver lasting results. You’ll build a broad skill set and we’ll back you with expert training in everything from digital tools to project management. It’s hands-on, high-impact work in a fast-moving world.

Our consulting teams collaborate with some of the most renowned brands in Irish business to tackle their most significant challenges, discover innovative solutions, and enhance their operations and outcomes. We operate across various domains: strategy, management, technology and risk. Our team members acquire diverse skills that equip them for the ever-changing business landscape. PwC further supports this development with specialised training in essential technical areas, from accounting to project management and digital skills.

Applications We recruit continuously, meaning roles open at various times. Applications are now being accepted for specific roles.
Entry requirements Final-year graduate and postgraduate university students on track to achieve a 2.1 minimum.
Locations Dublin and Cork.

Explore our business areas

Graduates can work in technology consulting, management consulting and Strategy&.

Technology consulting

Cyber, Privacy and Forensics

Help us build a secure digital society for the future.

Our clients are responsible for some of the most sensitive and important data and infrastructure in the state. They are trusted to safeguard medical data in hospitals, financial data in banks, highly sensitive corporate data or even matters for national security. They provide key services like public transport or supply energy and water. Any disruption to their operations can have a big impact on society. We help our clients to navigate evolving cyber threats and protect the people behind this data and in need of these services. Our specialties include:

  • Designing cybersecurity strategies
  • Ethical hacking and threat intelligence
  • Securing AI solutions
  • Protecting privacy
  • Navigating cyber regulations
  • Securing cloud platforms
  • Forensics investigations

Technology, Data and AI

Help businesses become more agile and leverage their technology, data and AI resources.

AI, data and technology have become fundamental to businesses helping them grow, become more efficient and meet increasing customer demands. Our Technology, Data and AI team aids clients in maximising the value of their technology and data investments. The rapid evolution of AI is disrupting business at lightning speed and so, we help clients unlock the full potential of AI through data modernisation, agentic AI, automation and broader technology transformation.

Enterprise Solutions

Help clients transform their technology landscape.

Our Enterprise Solutions team collaborates with clients to revolutionise their use of technology. These transformations have traditionally aimed to improve business processes, reduce costs and maximise their investment in technology. As technology rapidly evolves, Enterprise Solutions are critical in ensuring the future growth of organisations globally. Our services include:

  • Finance technology solutions
  • ERP solutions
  • HR technology solutions
  • Customer technology solutions

Management Consulting

Finance Transformation

Help CFOs reshape their finance functions to deliver strategic value for their organisations. 

We work across sectors to streamline financial operations, enhance reporting and improve decision-making through data-driven insights and digital solutions. As a graduate, you’ll gain hands-on experience in financial process improvement, systems implementation and performance management while studying for your CIMA qualification. Be part of the team that’s redefining the role of finance in today’s business landscape.

Financial Services Transformation

Join a team that helps financial institutions navigate change and unlock value.

Our Financial Services Transformation team partners with banks, insurers and asset managers to reimagine how they operate — enhancing efficiency, resilience and customer experience. We specialise in:

  • designing and implementing target operating models;
  • regulatory and compliance transformation;
  • data governance;
  • risk and control frameworks; and
  • digital enablement.

Our work spans the full transformation lifecycle — from strategy and architecture to delivery and optimisation —combining deep sector knowledge with technical and operational expertise to solve our clients’ most pressing challenges.

Risk and Regulation

Implement best practice frameworks to help clients meet their regulatory requirements.

Examples of areas of support include risk management and internal governance, anti-money laundering (AML) regulations, consumer conduct regulations, prudential (capital and liquidity) regulations and fitness and probity. Our services include:

  • Design and implementation of risk management or regulatory compliance frameworks, policies, procedures and controls;
  • Independent reviews of existing risk or compliance frameworks;
  • Technical SME support;
  • Remediation programme planning, support and delivery; and
  • Regulatory licence application support and go-live readiness.

Supply Chain and Operations

Help businesses become agile, scalable and resilient in the face of new challenges.

Organisations face competing demands to deliver sustainable results while remaining flexible and agile. They need to lower costs, align business models, reduce waste and optimise supply chains. Our Supply Chain and Operations team helps clients find practical solutions to these challenges. Our services include:

  • Operations transformation, including digitalisation;
  • Process improvement, including lean, six sigma and process intelligence and automation;
  • Supply chain and procurement management, including AI; and
  • Operational model design and implementation.

Workforce

Help clients realise their people’s potential in a rapidly changing world.

Our Workforce team helps clients understand and optimise their future workforce needs, manage organisational change and enhance the efficiency of their HR functions. We specialise in:

  • Organisation design;
  • Change management, including stakeholder and communications management;
  • Strategic workforce planning;
  • Culture and behaviours;
  • Talent management;
  • Human capital management; and
  • HR function transformation.

We also work as part of the wider transformation programme, which includes teams across Consulting.

Project Portfolio Management

Help clients plan and manage an optimised portfolio of projects and programmes.

Our Project Portfolio Management (PPM) team aids clients in optimising and executing their strategies. We deliver high-quality portfolios and programmes to help clients achieve sustainable change. We accomplish this by:

  • Establishing and running effective portfolios of change;
  • Driving and delivering complex transformation programmes; and
  • Supporting clients’ portfolios and programmes with expert project management offices.

Strategy&

Strategy&

Help businesses adapt to achieve sustained growth and increased efficiency.

Our Strategy& team assists clients in identifying and planning future directions for their business. Our multidisciplinary team of accountants, economists, engineers and scientists work across various sectors from tourism and leisure to healthcare, retail, agribusiness and financial services. Our services include:

  • Corporate strategy;
  • Commercial due diligence;
  • Growth strategies; and
  • Market reviews.

“At Strategy&, I’m immersed in diverse industries and work with senior leaders. The work is challenging but rewarding. I contribute to impactful projects and learn from passionate colleagues. It’s demanding, varied and full of growth opportunities."

Megan Swayne,Strategy& Associate

What professional qualifications will I study for?

We will enhance your structured development programme with specialised training in critical technical areas, such as accounting, project management, supply chain and digital skills. Graduates who join the Finance Transformation team will have the opportunity to study for a professional accounting qualification with CIMA.

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