Risk Apprentice - Bristol
Lloyds Banking GroupExpected closing date: Tuesday, 15 December 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Undertake a 2-year Level 3 Compliance & Risk apprenticeship in Bristol.
- Earn £27,400 per year, with studies fully funded.
- Gain practical experience in risk management, fraud prevention, and regulatory compliance.
- Applications close on 15th December 2026.
About the Role
Duration: 2 years
Salary: £27,400 per year
Location: Bristol
Start: September 2027
Qualification: Level 3 Compliance & Risk apprenticeship with Kaplan.
Be our safety net
At Lloyds Banking Group, protecting our 28 million customers isn’t just important. It’s essential. From everyday payments to big business deals, people count on us to keep their money and data safe.
As a Risk Apprentice, you’ll learn how to spot problems before they happen, help teams stay on the right side of complex regulations, and keep our bank (and our customers) protected.
Two years. Real risks. Real impact
This two-year apprenticeship combines classroom learning with hands-on experience. You’ll rotate through projects that show you just how wide-ranging risk management can be - from fraud prevention to regulatory compliance.
You’ll cover topics like:
- Understanding legal and regulatory frameworks
- Presenting complex information clearly
- Reporting and analysing risk situations
- How to build evidence-based reports leaders can act on
The work you could be doing
- Helping colleagues apply legal and regulatory frameworks
- Spotting and reducing potential risks before they grow
- Writing clear reports that help decision-makers take action
- Communicating risks in ways that everyone can understand
Your skills toolkit
You’ll master:
- Risk and compliance basics
- Analytical thinking and evidence-based reporting
- Communication skills that make complex stuff simple
- How to keep customers, colleagues and the business safe
Support in your corner
We’ll back you all the way with:
- Blended learning: real projects + tutor-led study
- Time dedicated to your development
- A mentor, a manager and a buddy who’ll share their experience
- A network of colleagues who’ve got your back (and your career)
Your future. Fully funded
We’ll pay your salary and cover the cost of your studies, giving you the opportunity to complete a fully funded level 3 apprenticeship in Compliance & Risk. Alongside this, you’ll build transferable skills that can open doors across the financial services sector, and gain valuable experience at the heart of a bank that supports millions of businesses and customers.
Requirements
- You’ll need to be at least 18 years old on 1st September 2027
- 5 GCSEs at grade 4 – 9 including Maths and English (Achieved)
- You must currently possess a valid Right to Work in the UK. Your visa end date must extend beyond the duration of the apprenticeship programme, which will last up to two years.
Location
This apprenticeship is based in Bristol and you will be expected to work from the local office throughout the programme. Hybrid working policy requires office attendance at least two days per week (40% for full-time colleagues), apprentices are expected to be in the office most days during the initial settling-in period.
If your commute exceeds 1.5 hours, we strongly recommend relocating closer to the office to ensure consistent attendance in line with contractual and hybrid working expectations.
Benefits
- A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
- An annual performance-related bonus
- Share schemes including free shares
- Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
- 22 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
- A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies