Risk Graduate Scheme

Risk Graduate Scheme

Join our Risk Graduate Scheme and tackle real-world challenges in risk management. Over this 2-year programme, you’ll complete three eight-month placements across different risk specialisms, giving you a broad, well-rounded foundation for a long-term career in risk. The predicted salary is between 36000 - 60000 £ per year.

Tasks: Join our Risk Graduate Scheme and tackle real-world challenges in risk management.

Company: [Employer hidden] Group, a leader in financial services with a focus on innovation.

Benefits: Gain industry-recognised qualifications, mentorship, and hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology.

Why this job: Be part of a team that protects millions while shaping the future of finance.

Qualifications: Curiosity, problem-solving skills, and a passion for analytics are essential.

Other info: Dynamic rotations across various risk specialisms with excellent career growth opportunities.

The predicted salary is between 36000 - 60000 £ per year.

At [Employer hidden] Group, risk isn’t about hiding under the desk until the danger passes. It’s about spotting opportunities, protecting the people who count on us, protecting our business, and staying one step ahead.

Our Risk teams keep over 28 million customers safe. Identifying and mitigating the threats from global market instability to economic headwinds, from customer lending to economic crime. And on the Risk Graduate Scheme, you’ll be part of the team making sure we always play it smart.

Over this 2-year programme, you’ll complete three eight-month placements across different risk specialisms, giving you a broad, well-rounded foundation for a long-term career in risk. Think of it as a guided tour of the most fascinating and fast-moving corners of the risk world.

You could be delving into:

• Credit & Customer – analysing credit risk, understanding customer behaviour and shaping lending decisions.
• Analytics, Data & Modelling – using cutting-edge modelling techniques, data science and AI to predict and manage risk.
• Specialist Risk – diving deep into market, operational or insurance risk to solve challenges most people never even see.

As part of your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to pursue one of several industry-recognised qualifications aligned to your interests and career goals, including:

• Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
• Global Credit Certificate
• Chartered Banker Diploma
• ICA Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance

Whichever path you choose, you’ll gain the tools and experience to help us build a more secure financial future.

This isn’t about staring at spreadsheets. You’ll be hands-on with:

• Robotics, cognitive computing and AI to automate, analyse and outsmart the bad stuff.
• Advanced forecasting tools to stress-test decisions.
• Regulatory frameworks like PRA and FCA compliance. Turning rules into real-world solutions.
• Projects in sustainability, climate risk, and GenAI. Shaping the future as well as protecting it.

We’re looking for naturally curious minds who see patterns others miss, who enjoy solving problems from every angle, and who can’t resist asking “what if?”. You’ll get the space to explore how new technologies can transform risk management, and the freedom to experiment with them.

We’ll help you sharpen your analytical skills while building the communication and relationship-building strengths you’ll need to influence and collaborate effectively across the business.

You’ll have:

• A mentor to guide you and challenge your thinking.
• Technical training and business skills development, so you can connect analysis to action.
• Platforms like Viva Learning and our Learning Management System to keep levelling up.
• A culture where curiosity is encouraged, and problem-solving is part of the job description.

Making smarter lending decisions for millions of customers.

Turning complex regulations into business processes that actually work.

Partnering with teams to manage operational risk.

Using modelling to forecast financial performance.

Helping launch new payment tech and sustainability strategies.

Finding ways AI can keep us a step ahead of fraud and cyber threats.

Birmingham – Economic Crime Prevention HQ, where strategy meets intelligence.

Bristol – Modelling, forecasting and operational risk experts.

Edinburgh – Specialists in Insurance, Pensions & Investments risk partnering.

Leeds – Modelling, data, and decision-making at scale.

London – Financial Markets risk, liquidity forecasting, and regulator engagement.

At [Employer hidden] Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of curiosity and innovation. Our Risk Graduate Scheme offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various risk specialisms while pursuing industry-recognised qualifications. With a commitment to employee growth, advanced training resources, and a collaborative work environment, we empower our graduates to make meaningful contributions to the safety and security of over 28 million customers.