Risk Industrial Placement Scheme

Risk Industrial Placement Scheme

Over this 12 month programme, you’ll be placed across one of our risk specialisms, giving you a  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.

This isn’t about staring at spreadsheets. You could 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.

The work you could be doing

• 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.

Join a forward-thinking company that prioritises innovation and employee development in the dynamic field of risk management. With a culture that fosters curiosity and collaboration, you'll have access to cutting-edge technology and mentorship, ensuring you grow both personally and professionally during your year-long placement. Located in vibrant cities like Birmingham and London, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of risk while making a meaningful impact on millions of customers.