Deal Services Placement – Edinburgh – September 2026
This placement is a 12-month position with RSM Consulting. You will gain exposure to how businesses work, change, grow and succeed, and you’ll be part of the team contributing from day one.
You’ll learn the language of business, understand the pace of professional life, and work with clients who trust you to help them make big decisions. This could be your route into our graduate programme after uni.
Responsibilities
* Support projects that matter and contribute to the full deal lifecycle, including buying, selling, raising investment or planning what’s next
* Provide data-driven, bespoke insights, value-add assurance and high-quality execution
* Operate in a professional, client-facing environment and learn how different parts of a business come together
* Develop digital and analytical skills and work within a diverse, collaborative team
What you’ll actually do
You’ll be involved in Deal Services, supporting the deals that shape industries and futures, and you’ll learn to think critically, listen carefully and contribute meaningfully in the described solution area.
Qualifications and eligibility
* A predicted honours degree
* To be enrolled on a placement degree
* A minimum of 112 UCAS points from 3 A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications, or 104 UCAS points across 4 Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers or Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher Level)
* We do not accept General Studies, AS levels or EPQs
Who we’re looking for
* A problem-solver who spots opportunities to improve things
* Someone who enjoys teamwork and clear communication
* Detail-oriented but able to keep the big picture in mind
* Curious about business and the role it plays in the world
* Excited — and maybe a little nervous — about stepping into a new world
Additional details
* Start date: 15 September 2026 (mandatory due to internal and professional training requirements)
* Application and assessment timetable: closing date 31 October 2025; VACs in November–December 2025; Final Stages in December 2025–January 2026
* Eligibility: due to policy changes, only applicants with existing right to live and work in the UK at start may apply
Why RSM Consulting
We are one of the UK’s leading professional services firms, growing fast, doing things differently and aiming to make an impact. We value individuality and inclusion, and we want you to feel part of the team from day one. You don’t have to know everything from day one, but you do need to be ready to learn, listen and give your best.
Equal Opportunity
Diversity and Inclusion: We want to create a strong sense of belonging for people of all identities, backgrounds and cultures. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and perspectives to work.
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