Risk & Compliance Administration Apprentice

Wilkin Chapman LLP; Bywell; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK law firm is seeking an apprentice in the Risk & Compliance department. This apprenticeship offers a fantastic starting point for a career, providing support in reporting, compliance, and administrative tasks while earning qualifications. Candidates will learn in a fast-paced environment, with dedicated study time funded by the firm. Candidates should hold 5 GCSEs including Maths and English at grade 4 or above. Excellent organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft packages are required.

Responsibilities

• Support key areas like reporting and compliance auditing.
• Assist with document production and maintain records.
• Organise meetings and manage diaries effectively.
• Produce accurate records using appropriate IT packages.
• Assist with compliance queries and client onboarding.

Skills

Planning & Organising

Attention to Detail

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

5 GCSE's including Maths and English at grade 4 or above

Job description

If you're eager to build a fulfilling career in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment, our Apprenticeship Scheme could be the perfect opportunity. The apprentice role will allow the candidate to work towards a Level 3 Business Administrator qualification or a Level 3 Risk & Compliance Officer accreditation depending on the skills and experience of the chosen candidate. You'll learn the fundamentals of the role, earning as you learn and working alongside experienced professionals.

Based in our Risk & Compliance department, you'll support key areas like reporting, assisting our users on our electronic identification verification, auditing, reviewing creating and formatting policies, controls and procedures, while benefiting from exceptional training and support. With one day a week dedicated to study, fully funded by the firm, this role offers a fantastic first step into an office-based career.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Organising
• Working with the team, take responsibility for completing administrative/data processing tasks, manage priorities and organise own workload to successfully meet deadlines.
• Organising meetings and effectively managing diaries for the team and wider stakeholders.
• Take minutes during meetings where appropriate and progress the necessary outcomes of these meetings.
• Processes
• Take a clear interest in seeing that projects are successfully completed and requests from colleagues are handled appropriately.
• Record & Document Production
• Produce accurate records using the most appropriate IT package.
• Update and review databases, record information and produce limited data analysis where required.
• Assist with presentations and training material in accordance with the firm's brand guidelines.
• Maintain records in accordance with the team's needs and in compliance of firm's procedures.
• Assist with the progression and resolution of compliance queries and requests from staff across the business, including those to support client onboarding activities and client matter management.
• Assist with the delivery of subject access requests using appropriate software.
• File reviews
• Auditing internal files to ensure compliance with our internal policies, controls and procedures as well as our quality accreditation and regulatory requirements
• Excellent time management and organisational skills and work to tight deadlines.
• Be self-motivated and capable of working on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Proficient in the use of all Microsoft packages, Excel, Word and PowerPoint being a priority.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Deliver responsibilities efficiently and with integrity.

5 GCSE's including Maths and English at grade 4 or above.