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Business Solutions Internship Programme

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Job Details

Deadline: 31st October 2024
Start Date: Summer 2025
Length: Internship (1 Month+)
Roles: Business Operations, Project Management, Business Management, Customer Service
Location: East Midlands, East of England, London, North East, North West, Scotland, South East, South West, Wales, West Midlands, Yorkshire and Humberside
City: Nationwide

Business Solutions Internship Programme

Programme Overview:

PwC’s Business Solutions Internship is a fantastic opportunity for university students to gain real-world experience in a leading professional services firm. This internship is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in key areas such as Business Operations, Project Management, Internal Audit, and Risk Management. You will work closely with PwC’s Internal Audit teams, helping businesses improve their operational efficiency, manage risks, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

As a participant in this summer internship, you’ll get a chance to contribute to live projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and develop critical skills that are essential for a successful career in business solutions. You’ll also gain insight into how PwC supports its clients by offering tailored solutions that help them address complex business challenges.

The Business Solutions Internship at PwC is more than just a work experience—it’s an opportunity to explore your future career path, gain valuable mentorship, and expand your professional network.

What You’ll Do:

Throughout the internship, you’ll work on a variety of projects with PwC’s teams, focusing on improving business operations and managing risk. Key responsibilities include:

  • Internal Audit: Assist PwC’s Internal Audit teams in reviewing and evaluating clients’ business processes, identifying potential risks, and providing recommendations for improvement.
  • Business Operations: Learn how PwC helps businesses enhance their operations by analysing workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and implementing solutions that drive performance.
  • Project Management: Support project management activities, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the satisfaction of clients.
  • Risk Management: Understand how PwC helps clients identify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with regulations and minimising potential threats to their businesses.

Why Join the Programme:

  • Hands-on experience: Gain practical experience by working on real projects that impact PwC’s clients and improve their business operations.
  • Skills development: Build critical skills in internal audit, risk management, and project management that are essential for a successful career in business solutions.
  • Networking opportunities: Connect with experienced professionals at PwC, mentors, and fellow interns, building relationships that will support your future career development.
  • Insight into PwC’s culture: Experience PwC’s collaborative and inclusive work environment, gaining insight into the firm’s values and how it supports career growth.

By the end of the internship, you will have a comprehensive understanding of PwC’s business solutions and the key areas of internal audit, risk management, and business operations, equipping you with valuable skills for your future career.

Who Should Apply:

This internship is open to university students who are interested in gaining experience in business solutions, internal audit, and risk management. Whether you’re studying business, finance, economics, or a related field, this internship will give you the opportunity to explore how PwC helps businesses address operational challenges and manage risk. PwC encourages applications from students with a passion for business, problem-solving, and working in dynamic environments.

Skills and Attributes:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Interest in business operations, risk management, and project management
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work well in teams
  • Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment
  • Commitment to PwC’s values of diversity and inclusion

Programme Duration:

This summer internship typically lasts 6 to 8 weeks, offering a deep dive into PwC’s business solutions and opportunities to contribute to live client projects.

About PwC

We work to build trust, deliver sustained outcomes and help clients solve their most important problems by combining human ingenuity and understanding with the right technology. Join us in Actuarial, Audit, Business Solutions, Consulting, Deals, Legal, Operate, Risk, Tax or Technology.

Our global strategy, called The New Equation, brings our purpose to life by bringing our people together to strive for imaginative ways of solving our clients' most important challenges. We’re investing in the areas that matter most. Building out our capabilities in ESG and Net Zero, and combining the diverse experiences and skills of our people with innovative technology to build trust and deliver sustained outcomes.

Employing over 25,000 people across the UK, attracting, retaining and investing in the best people is critical. In some areas, this could mean working towards a professional qualification. In return we ask that joiners are eager to learn, with business awareness, intellectual and cultural curiosity and the ability to build strong relationships. We encourage our people to work together to drive impact and deliver quality to our clients.

Graduates and undergraduates can expect to be part of a stimulating environment working on challenging projects in a culture that embraces difference and empowers them to think differently. Uniqueness and innovation is valued at PwC which is why we have The Deal for all employees that ensures the experience of working here is right for everyone. Your hard work and accomplishments will be recognised and rewarded with a competitive salary and tailored, flexible benefits.

Join our human-led, tech-powered team. Be a part of The New Equation.

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Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.

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