
Compliance Risk Officer Apprenticeship
- Location
London - Employer
Wilmington Trust (London) Ltd - Provider
Kaplan Financial - Wages
£20800 per annum - Level
Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship - Apply by
Friday, October 24, 2025
Opportunity Details
May complete any or all of the following duties depending on business / departmental requirements:
- Complete routine research and analysis.
Complete basic spreadsheets and written documents to a high standard
Complete routine administrative work to include but not limited to data entry, filing, etc.
Understand and adhere to the Company’s risk and regulatory standards, policies and controls in accordance with the Company’s Risk Appetite.
Identify risk-related issues needing escalation to management.
Promote an environment that supports belonging and reflects the M&T Bank brand.
Maintain M&T internal control standards, including timely implementation of internal and external audit points together with any issues raised by external regulators as applicable.
Complete other related duties as assigned.
Kickstart Your Career!
Ready to kickstart your career? Check the key dates below and don’t miss your chance!
- Thursday, October 2, 2025
- Friday, October 24, 2025
- Monday, November 3, 2025
- Monday, December 1, 2025
Company website: https://www.wilmingtontrust.com/
Skills Required
- Have a strong interest in pursuing a career in the field of compliance and/or risk.
Qualifications Required
- GCSE's grades 9/A* - 4/C including Maths and English.
- Be in receipt of a minimum of 3 A Levels or equivalent B-Tech qualifications.
Training
Compliance and Risk Officer Apprenticeship Level 3.
Risk and compliance is a key department in any business. This apprenticeship is designed to give individuals in your organisation the knowledge they need to fully understand the implications in their team, organisation, and industry.
Ideal for those working within a, usually FCA, regulated environment, who are in the early stages of their career for spotting risk and compliance issues.
It is particularly beneficial for those individuals who need to understand frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure your business runs effectively. Apprentices will also achieve a qualification from the International Compliance Association (ICA).
Apprentices will choose from the following Mandatory ICA qualification options: International Advanced Certificate in Anti Money Laundering, Advanced Certificate in Managing Fraud or International Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Compliance.
Also included in the apprenticeship:
- ICA Public Workshops.
- Optional Microsoft Specialist Skills.
- Application of skills.
- Development Sessions.
- Portfolio of Evidence.
- Professional Discussion.
- Interview.
For each module, learners benefit from attending small, scheduled online classes taught by a subject matter specialist. Each apprentice will also have access to online materials which they will be directed to use.. An apprenticeship has to be relevant to the job you are undertaking and you must dedicate 20% of your time towards it.
Personal Qualities
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills.
- Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude towards work and professional development.
Prospects
During the 24 month apprenticeship programme your studies will focus on obtaining an industry recognised Compliance and Risk qualification. You will work alongside and learn from a highly skilled team of Client Onboarding Specialists, who will assist you in developing your understanding of the importance of Know Your Customer (“KYC”) in helping to prevent financial crime, building customer trust, and ensuring compliance with UK regulatory requirements.
Other Information
Our apprenticeship programme offers you:
A real job with hands-on experience
Tailored training and development
An understanding of the financial services industry
Communication and influencing skills through face to face and written work
Problem solving and analysis skills
Resilience and ability to work to tight deadlines
A chance to gain an industry recognised qualification via the ICA
To be eligible to apply for this advanced apprenticeship, you need to:
Be aged 18 or over at the time of application
Have the right to live and work in the UK
Not be in full time education
Commit to completing your continuing professional development
Be able to attend the office in London a minimum of three days per week
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