This role offers an excellent entry point into a career in financial crime prevention. As part of the Financial Crime Team, you’ll help ensure effective controls are in place to prevent fraud and financial crime. The team also develops learning materials and resources to equip advisers, approved persons, and colleagues with the knowledge needed to identify potential fraud and follow the correct processes. They provide specialist guidance wherever concerns arise.
As a Financial Crime Apprentice, you will contribute to protecting the business, our customers, and our partners from financial crime risks. You’ll support the detection, investigation, and prevention of fraud, money laundering, and other financial crime activity. The apprenticeship combines practical experience with structured learning, helping you build the skills and expertise needed for a future career in financial crime, risk, or compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Learning the basics of identifying fraud and financial crime prevention.
Assist in reviewing alerts and referrals relating to fraud, money laundering, and other suspicious activity.
Support the analysis of documentation to identify potential signs of financial crime.
Help with investigations by gathering information, organising evidence, and documenting findings.
Provide clear and professional communication when obtaining information needed for financial crime assessments.
Support advisers with guidance on documentation requirements and fraud prevention processes.
Help ensure cases are escalated appropriately to senior team members when required.
Assist in maintaining accurate records and case files to support audits and regulatory requirements.
Support the Financial Crime Manager when presenting to advisers and firms to improve fraud awareness and reduce the risk of financial crime.
Help create and update financial crime-related material published by MAB.
Help produce MI (Management Information) reports on trends, risks, and recurring issues.
Work closely with colleagues across the Financial Crime and Risk & Compliance Team.
Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and improvement projects.
Suggest enhancements to processes, controls, and tools where opportunities arise.
Shadowing the Financial Crime Manager in meetings with stakeholders.
Assist the Financial Crime Manager with other projects/tasks as required/agreed.
Learn communication skills for working with colleagues across all departments.
Learn problem-solving and analytical thinking.
Training:Compliance and Risk Officer Apprenticeship Level 3.
Risk and compliance are a key department in any business. This apprenticeship is designed to give individuals in your organisation the knowledge they need to fully understand the implications for their team, organisation, and industry.
Ideal for those working within a usually FCA, regulated environment, who are in the early stages of their career for spotting risk and compliance issues.
It is particularly beneficial for those individuals who need to understand frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure the business runs effectively. Apprentices will also achieve a qualification from the International Compliance Association (ICA).
Apprentices will choose from the following Mandatory ICA qualification options: International Advanced Certificate in Anti Money Laundering, Advanced Certificate in Managing Fraud or International Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Compliance.
Also included in the apprenticeship:
ICA Public Workshops.
Optional Microsoft Specialist Skills.
Application of skills.
Development Sessions.
Portfolio of Evidence.
Professional Discussion.
Interview.
For each module, learners benefit from attending small, scheduled online classes taught by a subject matter specialist. Each apprentice will also have access to online materials which they will be directed to use. An apprenticeship must be relevant to the job you are undertaking, and you must dedicate 20% of your time towards it. Training Outcome:Financial Crime Analyst.Employer Description:We're transforming our industry with the best mortgage journey, which is only made possible by ensuring we empower our people to be their best at work, aligned to our core values. Our team are connected by our values we call our 'DNA'. Our DNA runs through everything we do at MAB and guides us on our journey for everyone to be their best self. https://www.mortgageadvicebureau.com/recruitment-page/ please see our video here to hear it from our very own people!Working Hours :Monday to Friday. Working hours flexible between 8-9.30am and 4.30-6.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
As a Fraud Investigator, your work will change based on business needs, so adaptability and flexibility are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Request necessary evidence from designated sources using Authorised Officer powers and the Operational Intelligence Service
Collaborate with other departments and organisations like Local Authorities, Police and HMRC within the framework of any existing partnership agreements
Research and gather information for investigations, ensuring it meets legal standards
Complete Requests for Information (RFIs) as neededRecord, retain, and review collected materials for criminal investigations for Disclosure purposes
Recommend next steps for action to Team Leaders for consideration
Conduct Interviews under Caution as per legal guidelines under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (England and Wales) and Common Law (Scotland)
Prepare prosecution cases following Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and National File Standard guidance (England & Wales) and in line with Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service guidance in (Scotland)
Attend court and give evidence in criminal cases and appeal tribunals
Maintain quality standards by following DWP policies and procedures, and CFCD operational instructions
Work effectively within a team and contribute to team goals
Promote fraud awareness within DWP and to external partners.
Communicate confidently and professionally with internal staff and external agencies
Training:
Counter Fraud Investigator Apprenticeship Level 4
Functional Skills in English and maths if required
Training Outcome:
The apprenticeship for the Apprentice Fraud Investigator role is designed to work towards achieving Category C Investigator practitioner level membership of the Government Counter Fraud Profession (GCFP)
On achievement of the apprenticeship, you will be required to complete an annual self-assessment to evidence your knowledge, skills, and experience
Employer Description:The Department of Work and Pensions is a major Government Department, handling jobs, training, unemployment benefits and pensions.Working Hours :You may be required to work any time between the hours:
7.45am & 8.00pm on any day between Monday - Friday, &
8.45am to 5.00pm on Saturday.
Working pattern to be agreed with successful applicants.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Patience,Leadership skills,Decision making skills,Developing self and others,Adaptability....Read more...
Assist in maintaining our Kubernetes platform
Help migrate legacy services to modern containerised environments
Work with the team to build dashboards and alerting systems
Help engineers understand how their code performs
Develop internal tools that make it easier to troubleshoot
Develop internal tools that make it easier to deploy software
Participate in pair programming sessions and code reviews
Attend "blameless post-mortems" to understand why systems fail and how to make them better
Training:The course will be delivered on a day-release basis each week by Queen Mary University of London. The course will adhere to the following curriculum:
https://www.qmul.ac.uk/undergraduate/coursefinder/courses/2026/digital-and-technology-solutions-software-engineering/Training Outcome:Opportunity to convert to full time engineer after completing the program.Employer Description:Forter is a technology company that provides real-time fraud prevention and identity protection solutions for online businesses, helping them detect and block fraudulent transactions while improving customer experience.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Analytical skills,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
You will support the residential the conveyancing teams in a wide range of administrative duties:
Providing fee estimates, opening files, producing standard and ad hoc correspondence, ordering searches
Handling telephone enquiries, correspondence & emails to provide updates and information.
Drafting and amending letters and legal documents
Working as part of an office team to provide an efficient and friendly service to our clients
Take guidance to proactively deal with matters, ensuring clients, estate agents and all interested parties advised of developments at all stages
Liaising with staff from other Ocean group companies
Reporting on contracts to clients
Liaising with other law firms and estate agents when involved in transactions
Develop knowledge and skills for referral of all Ocean services and ensuring an exceptional customer experience.
Providing assistance to the office conveyancer as required
Protecting clients' interests at all times, while taking precautions against potential fraud and money laundering
Ensuring adherence to service level agreements, ensuring clients’ expectations are met, updated as necessary
Supporting all team members in providing an exceptional customer experience
Full training will be given in order to complete the above duties to the best of your ability.Training Outcome:
At the end of the apprenticeship we would be expecting to offer full time employment with potential for career progression in the future
Employer Description:
Residential Conveyancing – sales, purchases and re-mortgages
Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am to 5.30pm, with 1 hour lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience,Physical fitness....Read more...
We are looking for a hands-on, commercially minded Head of Finance to lead the accounting department of this incredibly successful Hospitality brand.This is not a back-office role. You will sit at the centre of commercial decision-making, working closely with the directors and the Heads of Department to drive financial performance, support growth planning, and maintain strong financial governance across all sites.You will manage a small team and work closely with the operation team, with full ownership of the finance function both operationally and strategically.The role:
Shape and deliver the brand financial strategy, leading budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking across revenue, EBITDA, cash, and Capex.Ensure accurate, timely monthly reporting in line with Group and IFRS standards, with clear analysis of variances, risks, and opportunities.Manage the internal team and outsourced partners, ensuring high-quality outputs across AP/AR, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end close.Oversee cash flow forecasting, optimise working capital, and manage banking and FX exposure.Maintain strong internal controls, lead anti-fraud measures, and ensure compliance across VAT, tax, and payroll obligations.Support key departments with financial insights, KPI tracking, pricing, and profitability analysis across stores and channels.Own the ERP system, ensuring data integrity, process improvements, and alignment with Group tools and reporting.Oversee leases, licences, and insurance; support audits, claims, and finance transformation initiatives, including new store openings.Partner closely with Group Finance, IT, and Legal to ensure alignment on policies, systems, and cross-border activities.
About you:
ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualifiedSenior finance experience within restaurants or multi-site food & beverageCommercially minded – understands labour modelling, GP optimisation and site-level P&L dynamicsExperience supporting new openings or business expansion phasesComfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, fast paced environmentConfident presenting financial information to Directors and non-finance colleagues alikeHands-on, detail-driven and process-ledStrong ERP and excel experience.Dynamic, flexible and collaborative – comfortable working across departments in a close-knit team
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You’ll assist with monitoring processes, reviewing documentation, and helping to identify and manage risks
Day-to-day, you’ll be involved in tasks such as checking customer information, supporting compliance checks, maintaining records, and helping with training and reporting
This is a hands-on role where you’ll learn about FCA regulations, data protection, and best practice in financial services, all while developing your professional skills in a friendly, team-focused environment
Familiarise self with, and comply with, the FCA Conduct Rules
Support the Compliance Team with creation, improvement and implementation of compliance and risk policies and procedures
Review new and updated processes to ensure effective compliance and risk controls
Maintain the risk register
Monitor adherence to process and policies to protect the business from compliance issues
Ensure good customer outcomes are delivered
Help the business identify and mitigate fraud and record findings
Run through MI with the Manager/s in the business as required
Assist Learning & Development with the development and implementation of induction and ongoing compliance training programmes for all employees
Assist with the develop a risk training programme in association with the Learning & Development Manager, as required
Conduct call monitoring on a regular basis and carry out further sampling on a risk based basis
Record results of call monitoring and highlight any training requirements/areas of concern in a report suitable for management review
Conduct call monitoring as part of complaint investigations and record the findings
Review applications for all new introducers
Raise agreements for all newly approved introducers
Regularly review existing introducers to ensure that they have the appropriate regulatory permissions, including FCA and ICO and notify the SMF16 & 17 of any changes
Assist with preparation for lender and external compliance audits / reviews and collate information as required
Gather internal information in response to regulatory requests and FCA Returns i.e. GABRIEL
Review and respond to enquiries / complaints relating to commission disclosures and the use of discretionary commission arrangements to customers and CMCs
Remain up to date with FCA and the FOS decisions with regards to commission complaints
Review customer complaints and support management with ensuring that ownership is taken with the complaints and provide resolutions, when appropriate
Ensure that complaint records are kept up to date and send final response letters when complaints have been closed, whether upheld or not
Take ownership of further training opportunities for handling complaints and support Learning & Development with the implementation of complaints training with the wider team
Training:
The apprenticceship will be totally workbased. The assessor will visit you in the workplace, on average once every 2 weeks.
Training Outcome:
Possible permanent position at Oracle Finance
Employer Description:
Oracle Car Finance is one of the UK’s most trusted independent specialist car finance brokers and winner of Best Specialist Car Finance Provider for five of the last six years. We work with a panel of 20+ lenders to offer personalised Hire Purchase, PCP, refinance and equity release finance for cars from £25,000–£multi-million.
Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5:30pm, with a 1 hour lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Risk Averse,Good grasp of English....Read more...
As a Junior AI Consultant Apprentice at EXL, you will support the design, architecture, and implementation of agentic AI solutions and AI-enabled enterprise.
You will work alongside senior AI architects and consultants to help shape next‑generation AI systems that combine GenAI, agentic automation, data intelligence, and enterprise application integration.
This role is designed for individuals who want to become AI architects or AI consultants, not data engineers.
Key Responsibilities
AI-enabled systems & agentic AI support
You will:
Support design and prototyping of agentic AI applications embedded into client workflows
Assist in building tool-enabled AI agents, orchestrating APIs, knowledge sources, and enterprise systems
Participate in evaluating AI system behaviour (accuracy, drift, reliability, safety)
Help configure enterprise AI applications using EXL’s toolkits and accelerators
AI systems architecture & workflow integration
You will support senior architects to:
Map current client processes and identify opportunities for embedded AI
Design end-to-end AI architectures including memory models, orchestration layers, vector stores, and workflow integration patterns
Assist in documenting solution architectures, data flows, and integration designs
Help prepare architectural artefacts for client presentations (diagrams, solution blueprints, implementation plans)
Industry-focused AI consulting
You will work on AI use cases across:
Insurance – underwriting support, claims automation, broker-assist, fraud
Banking – KYC/AML workflow AI, credit operations, customer servicing
Energy & Utilities – field operations, network planning, customer queries
Retail – demand forecasting, merchandising, customer support workflows
Your contribution will focus on translating industry problems into AI-enabled solutions
Sales enablement & pre-sales support
You will:
Support proposal creation, case studies, POVs, AI maturity assessments
Help prepare demos for client meetings, including AI agent workflows
Assist senior team members in producing slide decks & architectural narratives
Contribute to benchmarking, competitive analysis, and value case modelling
Responsible AI & Governance
You will:
Apply principles of safe AI, EU AI Act and FCA-aligned controls
Support testing and evaluation frameworks (TEVV) including:
- Accuracy, precision/recall
- Groundedness
- Consistency
- Safety checks
Help maintain audit trails, evaluation logs, and architecture documentation
Essential Knowledge
You must have foundational knowledge or experience in:
Understanding of AI concepts: LLMs, RAG, agentic workflows, vector databases
Basics of enterprise workflows and integration patterns
Fundamentals of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP) and modern application architectures
Familiarity with Python or TypeScript for prototyping
Basic understanding of data models and APIs
Essential Skills
Strong analytical and problem-structuring ability
Ability to break down business processes and map AI opportunities
Clear communicator capable of producing client-ready materials
Interest in architecture (logical diagrams, solution blueprints, systems thinking)
Ability to collaborate across business, IT, and data teams
Training:An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation.
At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studyingArtificial intelligence (AI) and Automation Practitioner standard Level 4
You will also receive full training and support from the Leep Talent Apprenticeship team to increase your skills.
Your training will include gaining a Level 4 Artificial intelligence (AI) and Automation Practitioner qualification.
Learners can gain these optional exams at the end of the programme:
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Microsoft AI-900 Azure AI Fundamentals
Microsoft PL-900 Fundamentals
Awarding Body: Accelerate People
Training Outcome:Over 90% of our apprentices move on to permanent full-time employment in the tech industry. There are also opportunities to extend your training with a higher-level Apprenticeship Programme.
We have already helped over 1000 people start their tech and digital careers with an apprenticeship.Employer Description:From our beginnings in business process services to becoming a global leader in data and AI, EXL brings 25+ years of proven expertise helping enterprises transform and redefining what's possible for our clients.
We partner with leading companies in insurance, healthcare, banking and capital markets, retail, media and communications, and energy and infrastructure to reimagine business models, deliver measurable outcomes, and accelerate innovation.
While nearly 70% of enterprise AI initiatives fail, EXL consistently delivers a 90% success rate by integrating deep industry knowledge, robust data and analytics capabilities, and cutting-edge AI implementation in client workflows—turning complexity into value at scale.
At EXL, innovation isn't just a buzzword—it's how we solve complex challenges and create lasting value. By integrating cutting-edge technologies like machine learning, AI, and cloud computing, we enable our clients to stay ahead of the curve. Whether it's revolutionizing customer experiences, streamlining back-office operations, or uncovering new revenue streams, innovation fuels everything we do.Working Hours :Monday - Friday (9:00am - 5:30pm). Shifts TBC.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Interest in AI,Motivated,Can do attitude,Interest in architecture,Tech Savvy....Read more...
