Ashurst is a leading global law firm with a history spanning almost 200 years, and clear strategy for our future growth. Their in-depth understanding of their clients and commitment to providing exceptional standards of service have seen them become a trusted adviser to local and global corporates, financial institutions and governments in all areas of commercial law.
As their Digital Risk Apprentice, you will join the Risk Assessment & Business Protection Team where you will discharge the legal obligation of the firm's lawyers to carry out financial crime and sanctions risk assessments on their clients and matters. Through their partnership with QA they have supported over 20 apprentices over the years - you are in safe hands!
What the role looks like:
- Become a system expert of Intapp - this is the software where you will compose written risk assessment, including technical analysis of money laundering, bribery, reputational and sanctions risks
- Research relevant information sources and international databases to compile the documentation needed to verify the identity of clients of the firm
- Maintain the firms electronic filing using iManage where you will store important client information.
- Ensure supplier criticality, risk level, data access level and information security systems are analysed, recorded and any required remediation completed.
- Collaborate with internal teams and deliver time sensitive information.
- Manage own diary through MS Outlook to plan day accordingly.
What qualities should you have:
- Excellent attention to detail
- Great communicator with a proactive approach
- Analytical mindset
- Collaborative team player
Salary:
£16,000 per annum.
Working hours:
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:30pm
Benefits:
- Additional annual leave scheme
- Competitive salary
- Health and wellbeing programme
- Salary continuance insurance and travel insurance
Future prospects:
Ashurst have a strong history of growing their talent from apprentices. Should you perform well during your apprenticeship there may be room for continued employment.
Important information:
This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support.
Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role.
On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6.
If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW!