Apprenticeship: Compliance & Risk Officer – Level 3

A position required in all financial services firms to ensure they are compliant with ever changing legislation. This Apprenticeship offers a great opportunity for professional development in a range of knowledge, skills & behaviours to kick start an exciting career.

ZISHI (previously FSTP) have designed and developed a unique programme using our experience and expertise within financial services.

During the 15-18 month programme, employees will cover topics allowing them to develop skills and understanding of the world of compliance and risk, regulation, financial products and services, building impactful relationships and report writing for compliance.

Our Compliance and Risk programme combines outstanding classroom training, dedicated workplace coaching and on the job experience to build the necessary skills, knowledge and behaviours to become a competent Compliance and Risk Officer professional. In addition, participants will work towards a recognised, professional qualification.

Awarding Body Partner

Standard: Compliance /Risk Officer

Qualification Level: 3

Duration:  Typically, this programme will take 15-18 months to complete

Entry Requirements: 

• Have level 2 English and Maths or equivalent.
• Have been a resident in the UK/EEA/EU for the last 3 years.
• Be able to meet the programme modules through your job role.

Start date: March 2023

Programme Pathway:

Below is an example of a career progression route in financial services:

• Level 3 – Compliance / Risk Officer
• Level 4 – Investment Operations Specialist
• Level 6 – Compliance / Risk Specialist
• Level 7 – Senior Investment/ Commercial Banking Professional

Typical Job Roles:

These are just a few examples of the typical job roles that would suit the level 3 Compliance / Risk Officer programme:

• Compliance / Risk Officer
• Compliance Assistant
• Junior Risk Analyst
• AML Officer
• KYC Officer
• Junior Risk Officer

Our level 3 Compliance/Risk programme provides employees with the skills, knowledge and on the job training required to stretch and challenge the participant whilst making them a highly valued member of the team.

Learner Journey:

Each programme is designed to accommodate the needs of the learner, their job role and the business so the delivery schedule will reflect this.