Level 6 Senior Compliance Risk Specialist - Credit Services Association

Level 6 Senior Compliance Risk Specialist Apprenticeship

Duration: 36 months (30 months for learning delivery plus 6 months for End Point Assessment).

Qualification: Level 6 Apprenticeship (degree equivalent, suitable for compliance professionals looking to bolster their skills) 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.

Next cohort start date: 23 September 2021 (learners can join up to six weeks after start date)

Deadline for enrolment onto next cohort: TBC

Level 6 Compliance Risk Specialist Apprenticeship brochure

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 6 Senior Compliance Risk Specialist 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 at a senior level including:

Drawing on technical expertise to provide high quality, ethical input and advice to the business.
Identifying and dealing with complex compliance and/or risk related issues.
Implementing new policies and procedures to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Influencing senior management and other key stakeholders.

Specific technical knowledge required for different roles are covered by flexible specialist options. 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:

International Diploma in Anti-Money Laundering.
International Diploma in Governance, Risk and Compliance.
Advanced Certificate in Business Compliance.
International Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention.
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 Regulatory Compliance.
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.