Risk Apprentice - Bristol

LLOYDS BANK PLC; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blended learning

Mentor support

Career development

Pension contribution

Annual bonus

Share schemes

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave policies

Discounted shopping

22 days’ holiday

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group is offering a two-year Risk Apprenticeship based in Bristol, combining classroom study with hands-on experience. You will rotate through projects covering fraud prevention and regulatory compliance, building evidence-based reports for leadership.

The role includes blended learning, mentoring, and a strong focus on developing analytical and communication skills. The apprenticeship pays £27,400 per year, with full funding for Level 3 Compliance & Risk studies, and hybrid

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Analytical thinking

Evidence-based reporting

Communication skills

Risk and compliance basics

Education

Level3 Compliance&Risk apprenticeship

Job description

Job Overview

Please note, this site is only for external candidate applications. If you currently work for Lloyds Banking Group please apply via the internal career site. 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. We support flexible working – you can find more information on flexible working options.

Job Details

Duration:2yearsSalary:£27,400Location:BristolStart: September2027Qualification: Level3Compliance&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. That’s where you come in. 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. Think of it as being the safety net for Britain’s biggest digital bank.

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 (yes, the rules of the game)
• 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

• Risk and compliance basics (the “must-haves” in financial services)
• 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

• 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 level3 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

What you’ll need

• 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)

Important information

• Additional requirement: 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.
• Due to Home Office requirements regarding Skilled Workers, we’re unable to accept applications for visa sponsorship for our apprenticeship roles as the proposed salary for the role does not meet the minimum threshold – if this situation applies to you, please consider looking for other vacancies which may be more suitable.

Location

This apprenticeship is based in Bristol and you will be expected to work from the local office throughout the programme. While our 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 exceeds1.5hours, we strongly recommend relocating closer to the office to ensure consistent attendance in line with contractual and hybrid working expectations.

About working for us

Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities and we’re committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns.

And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long‑term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers. Just let us know what you need.

Salary

You will join us on a fixed apprenticeship salary. Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will be re‑graded, with your pay range consistent with the job family for your business area.

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

The closing date to apply for this opportunity 15th December 2026.

Should you wish to contact us for any reason, please email us at: [e-mail] For more Flexible Working Options please use the free text search, e.g. job sharing, variable hours, to identify relevant matches.