Risk Graduate Schemes - Operational Risk or Compliance

About the scheme

Our Risk Division helps NFU Mutual understand, manage and respond to risk across the business. On this three-year graduate scheme, you'll become an important part of our work to manage risk across NFU Mutual. You'll learn how we protect our customers, our people and our business from different types of risk, including strategic, financial and operational risks. You'll also support work that helps NFU Mutual make safe, responsible and well-informed decisions.

You'll be part of a supportive team and work on real projects from early in the scheme. You'll also have the opportunity to work towards professional qualifications, depending on your placement and interests. These may include:

You'll join a collaborative and supportive environment where people are encouraged to share knowledge, ask questions and explore new ways of thinking. You'll work with different teams across NFU Mutual and have opportunities to learn from managers at different levels. As you build your skills, you'll make a real impact by helping to protect our organisation, support good decision-making and strengthen how we manage risk across the business.

You'll be based in Stratford-upon-Avon, with hybrid working depending on business needs. Regular office time will help you collaborate with your team and learn from experienced colleagues.

We'll support your career development throughout the scheme with a structured plan, regular performance reviews and the potential for competitive salary increases and progression. Join us and you can help strengthen how NFU Mutual manages risk and protects the organisation for the future.

This is a three-year programme. Please note this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship, as it does not fulfil the current sponsorship criteria set by the Home Office (although these criteria change from time to time). Candidates must have, or be able to obtain, permission to work in the UK in a way that enables them to undertake the role and complete the programme.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We'll work with you to understand what support would help you perform at your best.

What you can expect

Information Security and Business Continuity play a vital role in protecting our information, our operations and the long-term resilience of the business. We help safeguard critical systems and data from evolving threats while ensuring the organisation can continue to serve customers and recover effectively when disruptions occur.

Over the three-year scheme, you'll learn about different areas of risk and take on a wide range of responsibilities, including:

Compliance and Regulatory Risk

Group Compliance plays a vital role in building and protecting the trust that customers place in NFU Mutual. By working across the business to navigate regulation, provide expert advice and challenge, and manage risk effectively, we help ensure the delivery of good customer outcomes whilst safeguarding the integrity, reputation and long-term success of the business.

Over the three-year scheme, you'll learn about different areas of compliance and take on a wide range of responsibilities, including:

Your future

This scheme is designed to help you build your skills, and work towards recognised qualifications. We'll support you to gain the knowledge and experience you need for a successful career.

You'll be supported by experienced colleagues, a dedicated buddy and a mentor who will help you maximise your development and career opportunities. You'll also be part of a strong graduate community, with opportunities to connect with current and former graduates, build your network and learn from others on similar schemes.

As you come towards the end of the scheme, a careers coach will help you think about your next role and plan your next steps.

It's not all about work either. We encourage our graduates to get involved in extracurricular activities, from volunteering and organising charity or social events to representing NFU Mutual at industry events, all in line with our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework.

What we're looking for

You'll need to have achieved, or be on track for, at least a 2:2 degree. We welcome applications from any degree background. You don't need to have studied risk, compliance, cyber security or business continuity. We'll help you build the knowledge you need. What matters most is your curiosity, willingness to learn and interest in how organisations manage risk.

If you enjoy working with detail, solving problems and thinking carefully about complex information, this could be a great scheme for you.

To help you succeed on the scheme, you'll bring:

If you can bring these qualities, we can help you develop the rest.

Work experience

Industry experience or a placement year would be a real advantage, but it isn't essential. What matters most is that you've had some experience of work where you've been able to interact with people, build your communication skills and learn how to work well with others.

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