Risk Apprentice - London
Lloyds Banking Group · London
At a glance
Duration: 2 years
Salary: £32,000
Location: London
Start: September 2027
Qualification: Level 3 Compliance & 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.
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
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 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.
Location
This apprenticeship is based in London, and you will be expected to work from your primary 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.
Salary and benefits
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
Closing date
The closing date to apply for this opportunity is 24th November 2026.
Our roles generate a lot of interest, and occasionally we need to close 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 lloydsbankinggroup@cappfinity.com and a member of our team will be happy to help and will reply within 3 working days (Monday to Friday).
Perks & benefits
Skills required
Qualifications required
You'll need to be at least 18 years old on 1st September 2027
5 GCSEs at grade 4-9 including Maths and English
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.
Training you'll get
Fully funded Level 3 Compliance & Risk apprenticeship with Kaplan
Blended learning: real projects + tutor-led study
Rotations through risk projects, from fraud prevention to regulatory compliance
A mentor, a manager and a buddy
Future prospects
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.
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.
The essentials
Hours, commitment and the dates that matter.
Training provider
Delivers the training for this role and manages your application.
