Risk & Control apprentice

Job Description

Who we are:Triodos Bank is an award-winning organisation and one of Europes leading sustainable banks, whose mission is to make money work for positive social, environmental, and cultural change. We offer a wide range of banking services for people who want to usetheir money consciously - from current accounts through to investments and savings. We only finance companies, organisations and projects that benefit people and the environment.Our mission is -

• To help create a society that promotes peoples quality of life and that has human dignity at its core
• To enable individuals, institutions, and businesses to use money more consciously in ways that benefit people and the environment, and promote sustainable development
• To offer our customers sustainable financial products and high-quality service

Were a certified B Corporation, meaning that we are part of a community of businesses driving the shift to a new kind of economy, that is better for workers, better for communities and better for the environment.The Opportunity:We are excited to be recruiting for a Risk & Control apprentice to join us on an 15 months FTC. This is a development post and as such you would also be required to attend online lectures with our apprenticeship provider to supplement on-the-job learning.This is a great opportunity for an energetic self-starter who is keen to take their first steps towards a career in Financial Services. Specifically you would get the chance to learn risk management techniques and how to apply them in a fast-paced industryfor which the regulatory landscape continues to evolve.If successful you would join a friendly and high performing Risk & Control team, which sits within the banks Retail Banking function. The role will require extensive interaction with the following areas who collectively aim to deliver a first-class serviceto our retail customers:

• Product Managers whose remit includes the design of the banks investments, savings and current account products
• Operational teams who provide ongoing processing and servicing of those products
• A Contact Team who are manage all day-to-day interactions with our customers

There will be opportunities to collaborate with other placement co-workers from around the business on project work which will directly benefit the business and support your own personal development.While the primary location is our main office in Bristol, this role offers the benefits of a hybrid model (blend of office and home-working). Typically this would require 1-2 days in our Bristol office with a choice of working from home on the other days(following an initial induction period).What we are looking for:To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about building and gaining experience of working in Banking and Risk, and will have strong numeracy, organisational and analytical skills.A diverse thinker with an adaptable and flexible approach, you will have the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders and will be a supportive team player.This opportunity involves enrolling on an level 3 compliance and Risk officer apprenticeship via our provider BPP, GCSE Maths & English qualifications are required to enrol on this course grade A-C (9-4 on the new grading system).Our desired start date will be March 2023 and we will require the candidate to enrol on the course prior to the 13th of March, the course starts in April 2023Were looking for candidates to supply us with their CV and a covering letter that detailing:

• Why you would like to work for Triodos
• Your understanding of what we do
• What you can personally bring to the business
• And the connection between our mission and how it aligns to your own values

Triodos Bank is proud of its culture, ethos, and ability to make a positive change in society. It is important that candidates evidence a strong commitment to Triodos Banks core values of sustainability and transparency, as well as the personal qualitiesto live these values. Experience of the banking or financial services sector would be desirable but is not essential. What we offer At Triodos, we value a diverse workforce and the contribution each person makes. We believe that diversity brings different ideas and perspectives which help us to be sustainable as a business and that everyone should be treated equally, with the same dignityand respect. Therefore, you will receive a competitive basic salary of £21,255 aplus excellent benefits.As well as a great renumeration and benefits package, by the end of the apprenticeship you will have gained:

• Exposure to sustainable banking & how money can be used effectively to promote positive change & impact
• Excellent opportunity to learn about first line risk management, with exposure to its frameworks and tools in order to inform future career choice
• An opportunity to contribute to recent topical financial industry deliverables (e.g., Operational Resilience, Consumer Duty) that benefit the business, customer, and your own personal development
• Prospect to support and inform change in respect of regulation and wider business practice
• Opportunities to build professional networks, inside and outside of TBUK
• Scope to broaden knowledge of UK financial regulation (such as CASS) within the marketplace that the bank operates

If that sounds like you, then wed love to hear from you! We recommend that you apply as soon as possible, because from time to time we have needed to bring the closing date forward for popular roles.Closing Date: 20/02/2023