Risk & Compliance Apprentice

Summary

This is a new position for an enthusiastic and motivated apprentice to join the Risk department within Bird & Bird LLP, an award-winning city Law Firm.

Wage

£26,000 a year

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Training course

Compliance and risk officer (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday. Shifts to be confirmed.

35 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 9 September 2025

Duration

1 year 6 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

What you'll do

The successful candidate will spend time supporting the London Risk and Compliance team and the role may involve the following tasks, among others:

Maintaining Risk and Compliance team resources
Assisting with the Risk and Compliance policy lifecycle, including monitoring for updates and following up with policy owners
Inputting data into an internal Governance, Risk and Compliance management tool
Assisting with updates to the Firm’s Business Acceptance database
Assisting with general research relevant to Risk and Compliance team
Assisting with client questionnaires and related tasks
Generally supporting the Risk and Compliance team as requested

The role may also require the candidate to work collaboratively with other business services functions including Accounts, IT, and HR.

Where you'll work

12 New Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 1JP

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

BPP PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION LIMITED

Your training course

Compliance and risk officer (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Implement legal and regulatory framework requirements.
Deliver risk and compliance services to stakeholders using organisational systems and processes.
Plan and organise workloads to meet individual and team performance targets.
Identify ways to reduce and mitigate incidents of non-compliance.
Escalate compliance and risk issues where appropriate in line with organisational procedures.
Manage records in order to meet audit requirements of the organisation.
Produce evidence-based reports and management information for stakeholders considering visualisation techniques when presenting data.
Select and use communication methods applicable to the audience and circumstances, for example, presentations, phone, face to face, email, virtual meetings.
Communicate about products with customers, colleagues or stakeholders in different styles, for example visually, verbally, written, using e-comms.
Build and maintain working relationships.
Identify own training needs and seek feedback to improve performance and service delivered.
Apply continuous improvement techniques when delivering improved compliance outcomes and mitigating risks.
Record information electronically and make use of available technology, for example Management Information Systems (MIS), spreadsheets, presentation software, word processing, email, virtual communication.
Handle data safely and securely and share information in compliance with data protection legislation and organisational policy.
Implement legal and regulatory framework requirements.
Deliver risk and compliance services to stakeholders using organisational systems and processes.
Plan and organise workloads to meet individual and team performance targets.
Identify ways to reduce and mitigate incidents of non-compliance.
Escalate compliance and risk issues where appropriate in line with organisational procedures.
Manage records in order to meet audit requirements of the organisation.
Produce evidence-based reports and management information for stakeholders considering visualisation techniques when presenting data.
Select and use communication methods applicable to the audience and circumstances, for example, presentations, phone, face to face, email, virtual meetings.
Communicate about products with customers, colleagues or stakeholders in different styles, for example visually, verbally, written, using e-comms.
Build and maintain working relationships.
Identify own training needs and seek feedback to improve performance and service delivered.
Apply continuous improvement techniques when delivering improved compliance outcomes and mitigating risks.
Record information electronically and make use of available technology, for example Management Information Systems (MIS), spreadsheets, presentation software, word processing, email, virtual communication.
Handle data safely and securely and share information in compliance with data protection legislation and organisational policy.

Your training plan

Compliance and Risk Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard:

Through this programme you will build sound ethical standards, together with strong communication, influencing, analysis and problem-solving skills
You will develop underpinning knowledge of risk and compliance frameworks, policies and procedures, and be actively applying these in your day-to-day role
If you work in this area you need to demonstrate acute levels of knowledge, skills and expertise to be effective in your organisation and keep pace with a fast-changing environment

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

5 GCSE's including English and Maths (grade (A*-C/9-4))

A Level in:

3 A-Levels (grade (A*-C/9-4))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Team working
Written communication skills
Fast-paced environment
Punctuality
Positive and proactive
Willingness to learn
Knowledge of Microsoft 365

About this company

Bird & Bird is an international law firm with offices across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific region. We’re one firm internationally, which is something our clients value because it brings consistency, collaboration, and clarity. Our vision is to be the number one law firm in the world for organisations being changed by the digital world or those leading that change. From commercial to intellectual property, and dispute resolution to financial regulation, we’re a full-service law firm with a stellar, global reputation for providing sophisticated, pragmatic advice to companies which are carving the world's digital future. We’re interested in the world, current issues, and emerging trends. We’re an outward looking, sector-focused firm, specialising in Automotive, Aviation & Aerospace, Defence & Security, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Media, Entertainment & Sport, Retail & Consumer, and Technology & Communications.

After this apprenticeship

Over your apprenticeship you’ll gain the skills, confidence and experience you need to apply for a permanent position at Bird & Bird or elsewhere
You may choose to continue your career within a core Risk role or focus on a specialist area such as Business Acceptance, Financial Crime, Clients' Own Terms etc.

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