Level 3 Compliance Risk Officer - Credit Services Association

Level 3 Compliance Risk Officer Apprenticeship

Duration: 16 months (14 months for learning delivery plus 2 months for End Point Assessment).

Qualification: Level 3 Apprenticeship (A Level equivalent, suitable for those with Level 2/five GCSEs) plus chosen International Compliance Association qualification.

Funding: We will work with you to maximise Apprenticeship Levy funds (which are available to both Levy paying and non-Levy paying organisations) and access any other support or incentives that are available to fund the programme.

CSA blended learning delivery: Flexible combination of group workshops, e-learning, structured workplace learning, tutorials, and mini projects – can be fully integrated with wider internal training and organisational needs.

Level 3 Compliance Risk Officer Apprenticeship brochure

Level 3 Compliance Risk Officer case study

As the only national trade association in the UK for organisations active in the debt collection and debt purchase industry with a history dating back to 1906 and an industry-leading Code of Practice designed to uphold the highest standards, we have unrivalled knowledge and experience of the credit management and debt collection function. At any one time, our members hold up to £60bn for collection, returning nearly £4bn in collections to the UK economy per annum. Find out more about us and the full range of apprenticeship standards we offer here.

All financial services organisations have to meet a wide range of compliance and risk requirements set out in legislation. To meet these requirements many organisations will have dedicated risk and compliance departments that are experts in the relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. They provide proactive support and guidance to the business areas to ensure that the organisation meets this wide range of requirements, balanced against achieving appropriate customer outcomes.

We draw on our industry expertise to offer the Apprenticeship Levy funded Level 3 Compliance Risk Officer Apprenticeship Standard to employers looking for a cost effective way to up-skill new or existing employees on a career pathway in this business-critical area. The programme covers the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to carry out the role including:

Drawing on technical expertise to provide high quality, ethical input and advice to the business.
Identifying and managing compliance and risk related problems that emerge.
Analysing data to identify potential risks and ensure compliance.
Maintaining records and producing reports.
Working on review and audits to check that policies are being correctly applied.

We also work in close partnership with the International Compliance Association (ICA) to help employers and apprentices integrate one of the following mandatory qualifications with the apprenticeship programme:

Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering.
Certificate in Compliance.
Certificate in Financial Crime Prevention.
Specialist Certificate in Money Risk.
Specialist Certificate in Trade-Based Money Laundering.
Specialist Certificate in Corporate Governance.
Specialist Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk.
Specialist Certificate in Conduct Risk.
International Advanced Certificate in Regulatory Compliance.
International Advanced Certificate in Anti-Money Laundering.
International Advanced Certificate in Practical Customer Due Diligence.
International Advanced Certificate in Managing Fraud.
International Advanced Certificate in Managing Sanctions Risk.

The apprentice can apply for the appropriate level of professional ICA membership aligned with this level of qualification. Our expert team of account managers and tutors guide learners and their line managers/mentors through the apprenticeship from enrolment through to the independent End Point Assessment. Following initial learning assessments, we tailor the programme to individual learner’s needs.