Black Talent in Business Insight Programme 2025

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Black Talent in Business Insight Programme 2025

Programme Overview:

At PwC, we’re committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, and equality within our workforce. Our Black Talent in Business Insight Programme is designed to support and empower talented Black students to build meaningful careers across a range of business areas. This programme is part of PwC’s ongoing efforts to improve representation and create pathways for underrepresented groups to thrive in professional services.

This paid insight programme offers participants an invaluable opportunity to explore PwC's key business lines, including tax, audit, consulting, technology, deals, and legal services. During the programme, you will gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to PwC’s culture and working environment, helping you to develop essential skills that will prepare you for a career in professional services.

Areas of Focus:

Participants in the Black Talent in Business Insight Programme can explore a variety of business areas, such as:

Audit and Assurance:

• Support audit teams by helping clients ensure the accuracy of their financial information.
• Gain experience in both traditional audit practices and digital audit, using innovative tools to enhance audit delivery.

Tax Services:

• Work alongside experienced tax professionals to assist clients with their tax compliance and advisory needs.
• Learn how to navigate complex tax regulations and provide solutions that help clients reduce their tax liabilities.

Consulting (Management, Strategy, and Risk):

• Work with clients to address strategic business challenges and improve their operations.
• Support technology transformation, risk management, and sustainability projects, applying both qualitative and quantitative insights.
• Gain exposure to our Deals and Delivering Deal Value (DDV) teams, supporting M&A transactions and business restructures.

Technology Consulting:

• Help clients design, implement, and manage cutting-edge technology solutions to improve efficiency, manage risks, and drive growth.
• Get involved with projects in data analytics, cybersecurity, and cloud computing to develop practical technology skills.

Legal Services:

• Work within PwC’s legal services team to provide clients with comprehensive legal advice on business transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and compliance.

Economic Consulting:

• Support clients in making informed business decisions by leveraging advanced economic analysis, financial modelling, and data-driven insights.

Risk and Sustainability:

• Assist clients in identifying and managing risks related to regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and sustainability.
• Help create strategies that enhance a business’s resilience and long-term sustainability.

What to Expect:

During the Black Talent in Business Insight Programme, you will:

• Engage in a structured programme that offers a deep dive into one of PwC’s core business areas, developing industry-relevant knowledge and skills.
• Work on real client projects, collaborating with teams to deliver solutions that make a tangible impact.
• Participate in workshops, seminars, and networking events with PwC professionals, gaining insights into the various career paths available.
• Receive coaching and mentoring from experienced professionals who are committed to supporting your development.
• Build relationships with peers, PwC staff, and senior leaders, helping you to form a professional network for your future career.

Who We're Looking For:

We’re looking for talented Black students who are passionate about business and eager to gain experience in professional services. To be successful in this programme, you should have:

• A genuine interest in the business area you apply for and a curiosity to explore how professional services can solve complex client challenges.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a professional environment.
• A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn new skills and take on responsibility.
• A 2:1 degree (or equivalent) in any discipline (applicants in their penultimate year of university are encouraged to apply).

Benefits:

• Competitive pay during the programme.
• The opportunity to experience PwC’s workplace and culture, while learning from experienced professionals.
• Fast track to future opportunities, including summer internships and graduate programmes.
• Mentorship and support to help you navigate your professional journey.
• A diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

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.

How to apply

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