Operational Research Graduate Programme - September 2027 intake

Shape the future through strategy and problem-solving

Programme overview

On the Operational Research Graduate Programme, you’ll help organisations make better decisions on some of their most complex challenges. Working in collaborative, high-performing teams, you’ll apply analytics, modelling and technology to support strategic, tactical and operational decision-making. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll develop sought-after analytical, consulting and problem-solving skills while delivering meaningful impact for clients and society.

Core skills for success

• Problem solving — Break down complex operational, tactical and strategic challenges into structured analyses and workable actions.


• Analytical and system thinking — Understanding how people, processes and data interact to identify the drivers of performance and support better decisions.


• Digital, data and AI literacy — Using analytics, modelling and emerging technologies to generate insight and improve decision-making.


• Collaboration and relationship building – Building trusted relationships with clients and colleagues to solve problems and achieve shared goals.


• Communication and influencing – Presenting complex ideas clearly and helping stakeholders understand analysis, trade-offs and recommendations.

What you will be doing

• Apply analytics, modelling and decision-support techniques such as simulation and machine learning to tackle complex business challenges.


• Work alongside clients and teams across EY to shape strategic, tactical and operational decisions.


• Turn data into actionable insights, helping organisations solve challenges such as workforce planning, supply chain optimisation and operational performance.


• Build your analytical and consulting skills through real client projects, coaching and structured development, including practical experience with tools such as SQL, R and Python.


• Learn to select the right tools for the problem at hand, solving solutions using data analytic techniques through to employing advanced Operational Research techniques like simulation and optimisation.

Key programme facts

• Programme length
  Two years