Lloyds Banking Group: Risk Apprenticeship, Multiple Locations In person placement

Placement details

Overview.

Locations: Bristol, Edinburgh or London

You’ll need to be flexible, as this role mixes office and home working under Lloyds Banking Group’s hybrid working policy. Apprentices are expected in the office most days while they settle in and at least two days a week after that.

Start date: September 2027

Application criteria for England locations (Bristol and London):

• You’ll need to be at least 18 years old on 1st September 2027
• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 to 9, including Maths and English

Application criteria for Scotland (Edinburgh):

• You’ll need to be at least 18 years old before the end of February 2028
• 5 National 5s at grade A to C, including Maths and English

For all locations: You must currently have a valid Right to Work in the UK that extends beyond the length of the programme, as Lloyds Banking Group is unable to offer visa sponsorship for apprenticeship roles.

Application deadline: The closing date depends on the location you apply for:

• London: 24 November 2026
• Bristol and Edinburgh: 15 December 2026

Roles can close early if they receive a high number of applications, so apply as soon as you can.

How to apply: click ‘Apply’ at the top of this page!

About the Risk Apprenticeship.

Qualifications: Study for a fully funded Level 3 Compliance and Risk apprenticeship with Kaplan. Training and costs will be taken care of.

Duration: 2 years

Salary: £27,400 + fantastic benefits in Bristol and Edinburgh, or £32,000 + fantastic benefits in London

Naturally curious and love solving problems? Step this way.

Millions of people rely on Lloyds Banking Group to keep their money and data safe, from everyday payments to major business deals. As a Risk Apprentice, you’ll learn how to spot problems before they happen, help teams follow complex regulations and keep the bank and its customers protected.

Over two years you’ll combine classroom learning with hands-on experience, rotating through projects that show you how wide-ranging risk management can be, from fraud prevention to regulatory compliance. You’ll have dedicated time for your development along with a mentor, a manager and a buddy who will share their experience with you.

You could be:

• Helping colleagues understand and apply legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Spotting potential risks early and helping to reduce them before they grow.
• Analysing risk situations and building evidence-based reports that leaders can act on.
• Presenting complex information in a clear way that everyone can understand.
• Supporting work across areas such as fraud prevention and regulatory compliance.
• Helping to keep customers, colleagues and the business safe.

By the end of the programme you’ll have your Level 3 qualification fully funded, transferable skills that can open doors across the financial services sector and valuable experience at the heart of a bank that supports millions of businesses and customers.

About Lloyds Banking Group.

They are the UK’s biggest digital bank, supporting over 22 million digitally active customers. They’re investing over £3bn in their people, technology and data to drive positive change, and their focus is on green finance and sustainable products to deliver a better future for everyone.

Their focus is to ensure they’re inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. They want their people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. They especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

Find out more about Lloyds Banking Group on their company page.

Next steps.

Click ‘Apply’ at the top of this page!

Apply to Bristol here

Apply to Edinburgh here

Apply to London here