Risk Apprenticeship - Edinburgh Edinburgh, Scotland
Lloyds Banking Group
Full Time
Edinburgh, Scotland
27027 - 39039 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
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Please note: In order to complete an apprenticeship there needs to be a significant learning need. You need to consider your previous qualifications or significant relevant work experience which may mean you cannot proceed with this application.
End Date
Sunday 09 April 2023
Salary Range
£27,027 - £39,039Agile Working Options
Job Description Summary
Are you looking to develop a career within an exciting and diverse organisation?The Business & Commercial Banking division in Lloyds Banking Group are looking for highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join their team of Risk specialists.
If you have an analytical mind, a high attention to detail and excellent time management skills this could be the role for you!
Job Description
What you’ll do:
You’ll work within the Onboarding or Ongoing Know Your Customer Teams acting as a subject matter expert for the due diligence of our Business & Commercial Banking clients.
Within this role you’ll be responsible for conducting due diligence in line with regulatory standards and our commitments to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
As a Risk Apprentice you’ll need to keep up to date with developments in the industry, share information with teams across the division and provide technical expertise to assess potential and actual risk within client portfolios, to maintain our Group-wide policy requirements and minimum standards.
About the Programme:
Starting in September 2023, you’ll be supported through a Level 3, Compliance and Risk Officer Apprenticeship programme – delivered by our training partner Kaplan and supported by your Line Manager and Apprenticeship Learning Mentor.
Whilst on the Apprenticeship scheme 20% of your time will be dedicated to ‘Mandatory Apprenticeship Hours' which can include activities such as, shadowing, reading and completing assignments. This means 80% of your role will be applying your learning in the workplace, in a safe environment.
Your learning and development will be supported by a structured training journey.
Please note – as a result, you’ll be based on-site at the location shown on this vacancy, so please ensure you live within a reasonable travelling distance before applying for this role.
As part of this role you’ll learn to…
- Challenge the business to ensure Financial Crime risks are understood, mitigated and controlled
- Monitor and report on compliance standards for internal and external stakeholders
- Undertake due diligence for Commercial Banking clients
- Explain and support due diligence requirements for both internal and external clients
- Become a point of contact for managing relationships with Commercial Banking, including collaborating with Anti Money Laundering (AML) partners
What you’ll have:
We’re looking for innovative problem solvers, team-players and people with excellent communication and time management skills.
Entry requirements:
- National 5 qualifications in Maths and English at Grades 1 – 3 (or equivalent qualifications) AND
- At least one Higher Grade (or equivalent) by September 2023
Please note - these can include predicted grades.
What you’ll get in return:
Starting salary:
- Edinburgh - £27,027
We’ll offer you a competitive package which includes salary, discretionary bonus, a generous pension contribution, an attractive path of progression and flex cash to spend on a host of benefits to suit your lifestyle. We have a long record of flexible working and we’re always open to new ways to improve our people’s work-life balance, therefore open to discussion on working patterns and working hours.
Lloyds Banking Group is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve, and to creating an inclusive workplace where all our colleagues can be themselves and succeed on merit.
Application Process:
After completing your initial application, you’ll be required to complete an online test, Job Insight assessment, and if successful, attend an assessment centre. We’ll let you know as soon as we can if you have been successful at each stage.
Please note – you may not be contacted until after the closing date for the vacancy.
Apprenticeships worth discovering:
At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to Help Britain Prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.
Our roles generate a lot of interest and occasionally we have to close the adverts slightly earlier than stated on our website. So if you think working with us could be right for you, please apply now and take the first step towards a rewarding career in Business & Commercial Banking!
If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process please email:
At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.
We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we’re building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.
