Risk & Governance Industrial Placement - Risk (London)

This 12-month Industrial Placement in Risk & Governance offers a hands-on opportunity to gain experience in the banking sector. You will contribute to meaningful work, develop practical skills, and explore a potential career in risk and governance after university.

What You'll Be Doing

• Join a specialist risk and governance team within the Risk function, focusing on areas such as Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, Economic Crime, or Operational Risk Oversight.
• Contribute to work that ensures Nationwide operates safely, responsibly, and effectively.
• Gain practical experience in analysis, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and business improvement.
• Participate in a 10-month collaborative project with other Industrial Placement students.
• Develop transferable skills in communication, analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Support strategic projects and initiatives.

Who We're Looking For

• Students studying towards an undergraduate degree in any discipline.
• Curious, motivated individuals who enjoy problem-solving and learning new skills.
• An interest in governance, risk management, regulatory interpretation, and business improvement.
• Confidence in challenging existing ways of working and a logical, methodical approach.
• Ambition to grow, take on new challenges, and build towards your next career step.
• An interest in developing AI skills and knowledge.
• The ability to build relationships and work collaboratively.

Benefits

• Structured learning, personalised development, and hands-on experience.
• 25 days holiday per year, increasing over time to 30, with the option to buy up to 10 extra days.
• Opportunity to earn an annual performance-based bonus.
• Private medical insurance.
• Wellhub access for fitness and wellbeing options, plus free on-site gyms at selected locations.
• A competitive pension scheme.
• Additional benefits through a salary sacrifice scheme.
• Up to 14 paid hours per year for volunteering.
• Life assurance.

Location

• Hybrid working is offered, with at least two days per week based at our London office.

Application Process

• Apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button.
• Answer a few quick questions.
• Complete online assessments.
• Participate in a short video interview.
• Successful candidates may be invited to an assessment centre in January 2027.

Visa Sponsorship

• Visa sponsorship cannot be offered on this programme. All successful applicants must demonstrate their right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.