Risk Apprentice - Edinburgh

This is a two-year apprenticeship combining classroom learning with hands-on experience in risk management.

What You'll Do

As a Risk Apprentice, you will learn to identify potential problems, ensure compliance with regulations, and protect the bank and its customers. You will rotate through various projects within risk management, including fraud prevention and regulatory compliance.

Key areas of focus include:

• Understanding legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Presenting complex information clearly.
• Reporting and analysing risk situations.
• Building evidence-based reports for decision-makers.

Your Skills Toolkit

You will develop skills in:

• Risk and compliance basics.
• Analytical thinking and evidence-based reporting.
• Communication skills.
• Ensuring the safety of customers, colleagues, and the business.

Support and Development

• Blended learning approach with real projects and tutor-led study.
• Dedicated time for development.
• Mentorship from a manager and a buddy.
• Access to a supportive network of colleagues.

Qualifications and Benefits

• Fully funded Level 3 Compliance & Risk apprenticeship with Kaplan.
• A fixed apprenticeship salary of £27,400 per year.
• Upon successful completion, you will be re-graded to a role consistent with the job family.
• Generous pension contribution (up to 15%).
• Annual performance-related bonus.
• Share schemes, including free shares.
• Discounted shopping and other lifestyle benefits.
• 22 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old before the end of February 2028.
• Achieved 5 Nationals 5s at grades A-C, including Maths and English.
• Must possess a valid Right to Work in the UK. Your visa end date must extend beyond the two-year duration of the apprenticeship.

Location and Working Arrangements

• Based in Edinburgh.
• Expected to work from the local office throughout the programme.
• Hybrid working policy requires office attendance at least two days per week, but apprentices are expected to be in the office most days during the initial settling-in period.
• Relocation is strongly recommended if your commute exceeds 1.5 hours.

Application Information

• The closing date to apply is 15th December 2026.
• Applications may close early if a high number of applications are received.
• Submit your application → Complete online assessments → Attend Assessment Centre in February → Receive your outcome.
• Contact lloydsbankinggroup@cappfinity.com for any queries.