Risk Graduate Program - Rolling Intake (Feb 2027)

Her-thology; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is offering a graduate role to help tackle complex risk management challenges. The successful candidate will work with diverse teams, researching information, and delivering AI-driven compliance solutions. Ideal for final year students in 2026 or recent graduates seeking a supportive environment for professional growth. This full-time role starts in February 2027 and includes mentorship, skills development, and opportunities to build a professional network.

Benefits

Direct support from experienced mentors

Structured learning sessions

Employee discounts at various stores

Opportunities for networking and social clubs

Qualifications

• Students in their final year of study in 2026 or recently graduated and not yet in professional work.
• Ability to research and gather information effectively.
• Understanding of risk management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Work with teams to solve client challenges.
• Identify and assess cybersecurity and other risks.
• Implement AI-driven compliance solutions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Research

Cybersecurity awareness

Education

Final year students or recent graduates

Job description

Why choose Risk areas as a grad?

Balancing risk and reward is a fine art. It’s not just about identifying risks, but also innovative solutions. It’s being compliant but also competitive. Graduate roles in risk are an opportunity to help organisations plan for and tackle what’s around the next corner, and the one after that too. You could be digging into model data to predict event likelihood, identifying measures to keep vulnerable people safe, or investigating opportunities to maximise investments in governance technology.

Location of this job

Location of this job: nominate your KPMG office location during the application process.

About rolling intake

About rolling intake: We run two rounds of recruitment: main intake (now closed) and rolling intake. We aim to fill as many of our roles as possible through the main intake but, of course, things change and new roles come up. Applying to the rolling intake means your application will be reviewed as a suitable role comes up (and it does happen!).

What your day as a KPMG graduate could look like

You’ll be part of a team of both experienced and early‑career professionals who work on solving problems. The client (they could be an international company, a local charity, a small business) brings us a challenge and we create a team and a plan to help solve it.

The work depends on the client and the problem you’re helping them solve. You might be researching and gathering information, such as how we have helped another client with a similar challenge, updating project plans, identifying cybersecurity and other information risks, as well as the delivery of solutions your clients selects, such as implementing our AI‑driven compliance solution, KymCompliance.

About the graduate program

• For students in their final year of study in 2026 or recently graduated and not yet in professional work
• A one year grow pathway with targeted coaching, support and development as you grow your new career
• Real work from the start so you can make an impact and learn straightaway
• Start work in February 2027 (typically, some teams have a slightly different schedule) with a full time and ongoing graduate role.

What grads say

My managers have had clear conversations with me about what the expectations are to be able progress, like cementing a certain skill and that guidance has led me to where I am today. (Michaela, 2015 vacationer now Manager)

Whether it’s a client or other people around the office, I enjoy getting to know other people from all walks of life. (Tim, 2023 grad)

From day one I've been involved in real client work alongside a wonderful and friendly team who are more than happy to share their knowledge base and expertise with me. (Emily, 2024 graduate)

It’s been such a caring environment, and no matter how junior or senior someone is, they are always willing to help you out. (Jordan, 2024 graduate)

Learning about the workings of the world and having the tools and skills to develop viable solutions for all sorts of problems is why I love my job. (Kanwal, 2023 grad)

I already get to work directly with company CFOs and management to help with accounting practices. (Andrew, 2023 grad)

Big things on offer

Direct support: An experienced ‘buddy’ will help you settle in and you’ll always have a dedicated Performance Development Manager focussed on helping you grow professionally.

Skills and career development: apply your knowledge to real world problems with a supportive and experienced team around you, plus structured regular learning sessions to strengthen your skills.

A firm with true commitment to wellbeing, diversity and community: our progress on 21 public commitments is tracked regularly in ourImpact Plan such as our gender pay gap, indigenous inclusion, mental health, learning and more.

Employee discounts: at 100s of stores (like JB HiFi, Woolworths, Airbnb and more) with our SmartSpend app.

Build your network, friendships and interests: clubs for a variety of interests from running to books, cooking, badminton, video games and so much more.

About KPMG

In short, we’re the Australian arm of a global network of professional firms providing a full range of services to organisations across a wide range of industries, government, and not‑for‑profit sectors. We have deep expertise in audit and assurance, tax and advisory.