Analytics Graduate Programme FY26

Application Deadline: 21 October 2024

Department: Strategy & Consulting Ireland

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Dublin

Compensation: €40,000 / year

Description

Technology is changing the world faster than ever before – and at the heart of every great change is a great human. If you have ideas, ingenuity and a passion for making a difference, come and be a part of our team.   

Every day around the world, we work with exceptional people, the latest and greatest tech and leading companies across industries.  

You'll learn, grow and advance in a diverse culture of shared success, where we’ll empower you to bring your skills, your curiosity and your best true self to your work. 

Join us and do extraordinary things. 

We are entering a new era of AI, where technologies such as Generative AI will spark significant creativity and innovation. Accenture is driving these exciting changes and bringing them to life across 40 industries in more than 120 countries, with our Data and AI practice at the forefront of this work. 

The sheer scale of Accenture’s capabilities and client engagements, and the way we collaborate with the ecosystem, operate, and deliver value, provides an unparalleled opportunity for graduates to grow and advance.

As an Analyst in our Data and AI local practice, you’ll gain an understanding of how data from across our clients' businesses in the Irish market can be collated, analysed using sophisticated techniques, and presented in easily digestible forms to deliver high-impact data-driven business insights. You’ll also gain insight into how the implementation of a vast range of technologies, including cloud-based technology, can transform businesses and processes.

If you’re looking for a dynamic career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.  You'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job.

On this programme, there is an opportunity to gain experience working across multiple disciplines within data & analytics, including Data Science, Data Engineering, Data Visualisation and Data & AI Strategy.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for students from academic disciplines in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics). 

The ideal Analytics candidate will be familiar with any number of the following analytics skills:

• Knowledge of how data can be used to solve business problems 
• Cloud data platform experience/knowledge (AWS, MS Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Data science knowledge with any of Python, SAS, R, Scala, PySpark or other relevant coding language and data science technologies
• Knowledge of machine learning modelling techniques
• Knowledge of data warehouse tools and database technologies e.g., SQL, ETL, No-SQL and other Big Data technologies
• Experience in/knowledge of data visualisation/reporting tools such as Tableau, Qlik, Looker or Power BI

Familiarity in every skill is not required as candidates will be aligned to one of the capability areas (Data Science, Data Engineering, Data Visualisation, Data & AI Strategy) based on their knowledge.
All candidates will have a minimum 2:1 degree, obtained or predicted. 

As well as demonstrate the following:

• Strong teamwork skills
• Problem solving skills
• Strong verbal/written communication & data presentation skills
• Ability to adapt and learn in a continuously changing environment
• Experience in leadership roles in extra-curricular activities
• Creativity, initiative, and a growth mindset

What's In It For You?

Training & Development

We’ll invest in your development from your first day and ensure you have all the training you need to hit the ground running. We provide a structured and detailed induction programme with our supportive graduate community. You can also look forward to mentorship from some of our most successful leaders. You will have dedicated training, project and research assignments in areas like Data Analysis, Gen AI and Analytics strategy. 

This training will help you get the all-round skills required for success - but it will be your experience that will really make the difference in your career. The variety of live project work experience you receive will stand to you, for your lifelong career. You’ll consistently expand your skills and knowledge on the latest technologies and industry trends through virtual classrooms and on-demand learning.   

Rewards &am