A&C – Risk Consulting – Financial Services School Leaver Apprentice- 1 Sept 2025 – London

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Full time
Location: London
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Job offered by: Forvis Mazars
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Forvis Mazars: Who Are We? Forvis Mazars LLP is the UK firm of Forvis Mazars Group. In the UK we have over 3,300 employees across 14 locations, delivering an outstanding client experience. Forvis Mazars is an engine for rapid and consistent career progression, offering career paths that help you pursue your interests, match your changing needs, and explore your true potential. We work with diverse, prestigious clients across a range of sectors and geographies, giving you the opportunity to constantly update and grow your skills for lifelong professional development. You can find out more about our firm

here . Advisory & Consulting at Forvis Mazars At Forvis Mazars, our Advisory and Consulting service line is an award-winning, global group of successful, entrepreneurial teams. The scope of roles across our service line is broad and varied which is great for our team and clients. The diversity of our service offering enables us to make the time we spend with our clients count by helping them take meaningful, key decisions with confidence and meet their goals. In Advisory & Consulting, collaboration is at the core of all we do. We have over 700 experts across our teams who operate as subject matter experts across our 7 business units: Crisis and Disputes, Deals and Financing, Financial Services Consulting, Management Consulting, Infrastructure Energy, Sustainability Services, and Digital and Risk Insurance, with the aim of adding value to clients by finding solutions to a range of financial issues as one collaborative team. Join a team that prioritises quality and trust. Our team is commercial, pragmatic, and reactive to the changes in the market whilst also taking the time to ensure our approach is personal and productive. You can find out more about Advisory and Consulting at Forvis Mazars

here . About the Financial Services Risk Consulting Team The Financial Services Risk Consulting Team provides internal audit and other risk-based services to a range of financial services clients and is one of the largest providers within the sector. The team works with clients across the sector including within asset & wealth management, banking, and insurance. Primarily, the team provides outsourced and co-sourced internal audit services, however also provides (or supports other teams with the delivery of) a range of risk-based engagements including audits, board effectiveness reviews, and external quality assessments, to name but a few. Hear from our trainee, Syed: The team at Forvis Mazars is incredibly engaging and friendly, creating an environment where professional development thrives. The FS Risk Consulting team's willingness to make time for one another and share knowledge ensures that you continue developing, making every interaction a positive and enriching experience. Every story is different at Forvis Mazars. Our people have amazing, personal experiences so the best way to learn about life here is to hear it first hand, click

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their stories . About the Role The primary role of a Risk Consulting Trainee within Financial Services is to support or lead the delivery of internal audit engagements, reviewing a client's operations and providing recommendations that add value, proportionate, and in line with industry best practice. We are now operating a hybrid working model, so as a trainee you will split your time between working from home, visiting the office, client sites when required, or studying for your professional exams. The team operates a ‘core days' approach, whereby everyone attends the office on either of the two core days defined. During your first two years you will: Learn how to undertake fieldwork using a range of tools and methods in order to review and provide recommendations on the client's business operations. In conjunction with other members of the team, perform internal audit fieldwork remotely and at client sites, testing and reviewing exposure to risk and the effectiveness of the controls in place to mitigate risks. Prepare draft reports for management review. Engage directly with clients in understanding the business processes, controls, and risks affecting their business. Start to develop a thorough understanding of the nature of the clients' business, industry best practice, and applicable regulations. Be able to obtain relevant information from clients whilst building effective rapport with clients' staff. Attend and support opening and closing meetings. During your third year you will: Develop greater autonomy and independence, leading audits under the guidance of a manager. Lead on key client interactions such as planning on feedback meetings, liaising with a range of stakeholders including C-suite executives. Support SMEs and senior members of the team with more challenging technical audits, including consulting engagements. Undertake further training to enhance your skillset such as the use of data analytics tools. Start to work with client managers to develop and plan assignments, developing a deeper understanding of our clients. As a Senior within the team, you will be expected to take responsibility for the end-to-end audit process, guiding more junior colleagues, leading on client interactions, drafting high-quality reports, and supporting client managers to contribute to overall engagement success. The breadth of the work undertaken by the Team and its close links to our consulting practice means there are a range of development opportunities for talented individuals. These include starting to develop client portfolio management skills or working with our consulting practice to deliver technical engagements. You're joining us as a permanent employee, so the 4 years is only the beginning of your exceptional career journey at Forvis Mazars. Who We're Looking For On track or have obtained A-level or equivalent qualifications. Strong academic performance is important; however, we understand that things don't always go to plan. Our recruitment process looks at your whole self – academic achievements as well as other experiences in which you have grown and developed. You can read about our approach to academics

in our FAQs . Deep curiosity to learn new things and is naturally inquisitive; The ability to think critically, solve problems and share knowledge with others; A commitment to self-development and learning; Strong sense of ownership of duties and high levels of responsibility to deliver on promises; Always looks to try their best in all they do and always looking for ways to improve; Enjoys meeting and engaging with new people with an underlying respect for individuals, diversity, and integrity; Works well under pressure and has a positive ‘can-do' attitude if faced with challenging situations; Excellent time management skills; A willingness to travel and adhere to our flexible working environment. Learning and Development Fully funded professional qualification for this role: AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians), ACA (Association of Chartered Accountants), CPI (Certificate of Proficiency in Insolvency). Our supportive culture includes coaching, mentorship, and one-on-one guidance. In addition to funding qualifications, we provide time off to study, and a blended training approach including in-person and virtual learning. You will be allocated a buddy before joining who will support you to settle into the team and navigate your first year at Forvis Mazars. You will also receive comprehensive quality training and development to excel in your professional career; this includes development in professional excellence, client excellence, digital excellence, and technical excellence. Our goal is to support you in reaching your full potential and becoming a standout talent. To understand more,

read our FAQs . Inclusion and Diversity Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond, is fully supported to be their unique self and provided with a level playing field. To read more about our approach

click here . Next Steps Roles will be closed as soon as we find the right people, so to avoid disappointment we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible. If you are an international applicant and/or require a visa please

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Benefits

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