BMS Early Careers Programme - Risk & Compliance Apprenticeship

BMS GROUP LIMITED

One America Square London (EC3N 2LS)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 3 February 2026

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Summary

Launch your Risk & Compliance career at BMS! Gain experience in Financial Crime and Risk Management while earning a Level 3 qualification. Enjoy our global culture, hybrid work, and professional support. Analytical and eager to learn? Apply for our 2026 intake!

Wage

£26,000 a year

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This is a permanent role, offering a £26,000 annual salary and bonus, 27 days holiday, plus access to our personalised benefits platform.

Training course
Compliance and risk officer (level 3)
Hours
Standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 5:30pm, with a minimum of 6 hours per week of the apprentice's normal working hours dedicated to "off-the-job" training and study.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 3 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

  • Departmental Rotation: Rotate through core second-line control functions including Risk Management, Compliance, and Financial Crime
  • Support Risk Frameworks: Assist with the development and maintenance of risk management frameworks, including risk and control assessments
  • Monitor Compliance: Help perform reviews to ensure internal policies and regulatory procedures are followed correctly
  • Analyse Data: Identify and analyse risk issues, using findings to draw conclusions and suggest mitigating actions
  • Liaise with the Business: Support the wider BMS Group (UK, International, and USA) by providing advice on meeting regulatory requirements
  • Prepare Reports: Assist in creating management information and stakeholder reports to track risk levels
  • Regulatory Research: Conduct research into financial services regulations to help guide internal stakeholders

Where you'll work

One America Square London
EC3N 2LS

Training

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

Training provider

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

  • Qualification: Compliance and Risk Officer Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
  • Where training takes place: Training is primarily work-based at our London office (One America Square, London, EC3N 2LS) with hybrid working options
  • How often training will be: You will dedicate a minimum of 6 hours per week of your normal working hours to "off-the-job" study and training
  • Professional Development: You will study for a recognised industry qualification from the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) or the International Compliance Association (ICA)
  • Support: Receive full study support including revision aids, exam fees, and dedicated study days

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9-4)
  • Maths (grade 9-4)

Other in:

Any (grade Any)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

​BMS is a dynamic, independent global broker established in 1980, delivering specialist insurance, reinsurance, and capital markets advisory services. Our purpose is to help people, businesses, and communities flourish and prosper in a world of risk.

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Company benefits

BMS offers medical cover, 24/7 GP, gym subsidy, equity options, and pension. You'll also get a £200 clothing allowance, £50/month ISA contribution, £400 qualification award, full study support, and student discounts.

After this apprenticeship

Professional Credentials

Certification: You will gain a Level 3 Compliance and Risk Officer qualification.

Professional Membership: You will be eligible for professional membership with the International Compliance Association (ICA) or the Institute of Risk Management (IRM).

Completion Reward: A £400 bonus is awarded upon successful completion of the Level 3 certificate.

Specific Career Routes at BMS
Because you will rotate through different "second-line" control functions, your career could evolve into these specialist areas:

Financial Crime Specialist: Focusing on anti-money laundering (AML), sanctions monitoring, and investigating suspicious activities.

Compliance Advisory: Providing expert guidance to brokers and senior management on UK and international regulatory requirements.

Risk Manager: Developing frameworks to identify and mitigate operational or financial risks across the global business.

Internal Auditor: Progressing into a role that evaluates the effectiveness of the firm's internal controls and governance.

Long-term Growth

Global Mobility: As BMS has a "single platform worldwide," qualified risk professionals may have opportunities to work across their international offices in the US, Europe, or Asia.

Advanced Study: High performers are often supported to move onto Level 4 or Level 6 higher apprenticeships or specialised diplomas.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

KAPLAN FINANCIAL LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000012732.

Apply now

Closes in 21 days (Friday 27 February 2026 at 11:59pm)