Financial Crime Analyst (Apprentice)

Salary: up to £25,100 

Locations: Sheffield/Bristol/Norwich/York

Join our dynamic team as a Financial Crime Analyst and embark on an exciting career journey while studying towards professional qualifications under our Risk Apprenticeship Scheme!

Are you passionate about preventing financial crime?

Do you have a keen eye for detail and a drive to make a difference?

Are you looking for an exciting career in financial crime that will provide you with the skills, experience and support to become a financial crime expert?

If you answered yes to the above, this role could be for you!

About the Role:

As a Financial Crime Analyst, you will play a crucial role in protecting Aviva and our customers from financial crimes such as fraud, money laundering, sanctions evasion and bribery. You will help Aviva manage these risks, ensuring we remain compliant with financial regulations and industry standards.

You’ll gain practical skills, real-world experience and be supported through professional qualifications.

Embarking on an apprenticeship is a structured journey that combines on-the-job training with related virtual classroom-based learning. 80% of your time will be spent getting hands-on experience in your day-to-day role, and 20% of your time will be dedicated to your apprenticeship studies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaboration: Work with various teams to share information and ensure effective financial crime prevention efforts.
• Customer Focus: Support the delivery of good customer outcomes through all activities, ensuring we act in good faith towards customers and help them achieve their financial objectives.
• Data Analysis: Gather and analyse data to identify patterns and trends related to financial crime risk.
• Risk Identification: Review internal controls to identify potential risks and conduct research to apply appropriate regulatory, contractual, and industry requirements.
• Reporting: Create and maintain accurate records of investigations and outcomes, prepare detailed reports and presentations.
• Training & Development: Participate in training programs and various projects to stay up-to-date with new financial crime trends, regulatory requirements, and best practices.

What We Offer:

• Professional Development: Study towards professional qualifications with full support and mentorship from experienced financial crime experts.
• Dynamic Environment: Work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative environment.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth across all 3 lines of defence.
• Impactful Work: Contribute to the prevention and detection of financial crimes and make a real difference to protecting Aviva and our customers.

You’ll be part of a supportive team that’s committed to your growth. We believe in nurturing talent and giving you the right tools to succeed. Your colleagues will mentor you at every step, so you’ll be ready for any opportunity that comes your way.

And that’s not all. You’ll also benefit from our two-year central development programme, giving you everything you need to be an all-round professional.

What you’ll need:

To join us on a Level 3 Apprenticeship, you’ll need (or be on track to achieve) at least five GCSEs at grades A*-C (9-4) or have equivalent qualifications. These must include English and Maths.

We’re also looking for strong communicators with a genuine customer focus. We believe that understanding our customers’ needs is key to delivering exceptional service. So, if you’re someone who thrives on building relationships and feels comfortable engaging with people at all levels, you’ll fit right in.

We also value problem-solvers who are eager to seek out improvements. If you’re passionate about making a difference and enjoy working collaboratively to achieve results, we’d love to see how you can contribute to our team.

Alongside that, we are looking for people who:

• Adapt well to different tasks and situations.
• Self-motivated and dedicated to changing things for the better.
• Ability to gather and interpret information to identify trends and risks.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

You will also:  

• have lived in the UK or European Economic Area (EEA) for at least 3 years by the start of the apprenticeship in September 2025.
• be eligible to work full-time in the UK for the entire duration of the apprenticeship.
• be available for full time work from September 2025 when all our apprentice roles start. 

Join Us:

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and build a rewarding career in financial crime, we want to hear from you! Apply now and become a part of our dedicated team committed to making a difference.

Apply Today!

*People in Risk roles oversee a safe risk and control environment by delivering frameworks, insights and specialist knowledge to help the business understand and manage its risks proactively. If you’re developing into a Risk and Compliance role an apprenticeship could be a great pathway to your professional development.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose - with you today, for a better tomorrow – is a promise we make to our colleagues too.  And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.  We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Bonus opportunity - 6% of annual salary. Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.

We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.

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We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you.

We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, please an email to megan.crabbe@aviva.com