Risk Apprentice (Edinburgh)

lloyds banking group; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A major UK bank in Edinburgh is offering a Risk Apprenticeship, combining hands-on experience with classroom learning. The two-year program includes a fully funded level 3 apprenticeship in Compliance & Risk. Ideal candidates will be at least 18 years old with 5 Nat 5s including Maths and English. The role offers a salary of £26,500, and this apprenticeship will prepare you for a career in risk management while supporting your personal development.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution up to 15%

Annual performance-related bonus

Discounted shopping benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 18 years old by the end of February 2027.
• Must possess a valid Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Learn to spot problems before they happen.
• Assist teams with regulatory compliance.
• Draft reports to aid decision-making.
• Communicate risks clearly.

Skills

Risk and compliance basics

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

5 Nat 5s at grade A-C, including Maths and English

Job description

End Date

Tuesday 11 November 2025

Salary Range

£25,000 - £26,250

We support flexible working – click here for more information on flexible working options

Flexible Working Options

Hybrid Working

Job Description Summary

Risk Apprentice
Duration: 2 years
Salary: £26,500 + fantastic benefits
Location: Edinburgh
Start: Early September 2026
Qualification – Level 3 Compliance & Risk apprenticeship with Kaplan. You’ll also get the chance to complete either the ICA International Advanced Certificate in Governance, Risk & Compliance or the International Advanced Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering.

Job Description

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.

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 (yes, the rules of the game)
• Presenting complex information clearly (because jargon doesn’t help anyone)
• Reporting and analysing risk situations
• How to build evidence-based reports leaders can act on

And you won’t just learn theory. You’ll apply it in real life, every day.

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 (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
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 gain a professional qualification in either regulatory compliance or anti-money laundering, 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 need to apply

• You’ll need to be at least 18 years old by the end of February 2027
• 5 Nat 5s at grade A-C, including both Maths and English

Important information

An additional requirement for the apprenticeship position is that 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 Edinburgh, and you will be expected to work from the Edinburgh 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 exceeds 1.5 hours, 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.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• 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 is 11th November 2025

Our roles generate a lot of interest and occasionally we need close for applications earlier than originally advertised. If you think working with us could be right for you, please apply now and see where an apprenticeship with us can take you!

If you have any queries regarding the recruitment process, please email [e-mail] and a member of our team will be happy to help.

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 keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person.

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.