Title:
Compliance Apprentice - 18 month contract
Company:
Everest Advisors (Uk), Ltd.
Job Category:
Compliance Oversight
Job Description:
About Everest
Everest is a global leader in risk management, with over 50 years of experience enabling businesses to thrive and economies to flourish. We underwrite risk, growth, and opportunity, and we are committed to disciplined capital allocation and long-term value creation for all stakeholders. Our team cares deeply about our impact on communities and the wider world.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Compliance & Risk Apprentice to join our Reinsurance division in London for an 18 month placement. You’ll play an important role in supporting our UK branch operations alongside our Compliance Officer. This is a great opportunity to learn compliance and risk fundamentals in a collaborative, global environment.
What is a Compliance & Risk Apprenticeship?
This 18-month program is your chance to begin or advance your career in financial services while earning a Level 3 Compliance & Risk qualification.
Compliance is all about helping businesses follow the rules - like keeping data safe and preventing financial crime. Risk management means spotting potential problems before they happen and making sure companies stay secure and trusted.
You’ll join a global reinsurance company in London, learning how the insurance/reinsurance market works and why compliance is so important. From supporting teams with regulations to helping protect against fraud, you’ll play a key role in keeping the business safe and fair.
Why is this exciting?
- You’ll gain real-world experience in a professional office environment.
- Learn from experts and build skills that are in high demand across the world of risk.
- Enjoy a mix of work and study, with full support to complete your qualification.
- Open the door to a long-term career in compliance, risk, or financial services.
If you’re curious, detail-oriented, and want a career that matters, this is the perfect starting point!
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing advice, guidance and support for assigned business areas.
- Supporting the business in the implementation of new regulation.
- Supporting the Compliance Officer in the delivery of our Annual Compliance Plan.
- Promoting a robust, transparent compliance and risk culture.
- Assisting with the identification, assessment, advice, monitoring and reporting against the applicable regulatory codes, laws and regulations impacting on reinsurance compliance.
- Assisting in compliance monitoring reviews and reports.
- Assisting in the preparation of Compliance reporting to senior management including contribution to board and committee reports to ensure senior management and Board members are up to date and aware of key compliance issues and actions required.
- Maintenance of the compliance registers.
- Carry out testing and review of our key controls, in liaison with second and third line of defence teams, including risk management and internal audit.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong problem-solving and numeracy skills
- You will have achieved (or be predicted) three A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications (such as BTEC, T Level, or Advanced Apprenticeship)
- You will have achieved (or be predicted) three A-levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications (such as BTEC, T Level, or Advanced Apprenticeship)
- Motivation to learn and develop in compliance and risk management.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- No prior insurance experience required but preferred.
- A proactive attitude and willingness to grow!
Why Join Us?
- Structured Development: Gain a Level 3 Compliance & Risk qualification and hands-on experience in the London insurance market.
- Hybrid Working: Enjoy flexibility with two remote days per week.
- Career Progression: Clear pathway to permanent opportunities and professional certifications.
- Inclusive Culture: Be part of a collaborative, supportive team that values learning and growth.
What if I don’t meet every requirement? At Everest we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every element in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. Please let us know if you need any accommodations throughout the application or interview process.
Our Culture
At Everest, our purpose is to provide the world with protection. We help clients and businesses thrive, fuel global economies, and create sustainable value for our colleagues, shareholders and the communities that we serve. We also pride ourselves on having a unique and inclusive culture which is driven by a unified set of values and behaviors. Click here to learn more about our culture.
- Our Values are the guiding principles that inform our decisions, actions and behaviors. They are an expression of our culture and an integral part of how we work: Talent. Thoughtful assumption of risk. Execution. Efficiency. Humility. Leadership. Collaboration. Inclusion and Belonging.
- Our Colleague Behaviors define how we operate and interact with each other no matter our location, level or function: Respect everyone. Pursue better. Lead by example. Own our outcomes. Win together.
All colleagues are held accountable to upholding and supporting our values and behaviors across the company. This includes day to day interactions with fellow colleagues, and the global communities we serve.
Type:
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)
Time Type:
Full time
Primary Location:
London
Additional Locations:
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