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# Risk & Governance Development Programme - IT & Third-Party Risk

- **Company:** Nationwide Building Society
- **Location:** Cheltenham, United Kingdom (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Risk Management Information Systems
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.apply4u.co.uk/jobs/risk-governance-development-programme-it-third-party-risk/54852818

## About the Role

Your learning will build your understanding of risk management, governance and controls before you put this into practice within your team. You'll gain hands-on experience supporting real business needs, with guidance from experienced colleagues.
Throughout the two years, you'll develop practical experience in identifying, assessing, monitoring and managing risk. Depending on your placement, this could include technology risk, third-party risk, controls and governance.
You'll use tools such as Microsoft 365 and relevant risk management systems to support analysis, planning, collaboration and accurate record keeping.
No two days are the same. You could support a risk assessment, review information and evidence, help monitor risks and controls, identify potential issues or support governance and reporting. You'll work with colleagues across Nationwide and, where relevant, our suppliers, building confidence in asking questions and constructively challenging where improvements are needed.
You'll develop skills in risk awareness, stakeholder management, communication, problem solving, analysis, planning and prioritisation. You'll also work towards relevant industry-recognised foundational learning.
The programme will give you a strong foundation for a career in risk and governance, with opportunities to continue developing your expertise in areas such as IT risk, third-party risk, controls and governance.
Who we're looking for on the Risk and Governance Development Programme
We're looking for ambitious, curious people with high standards and an interest in how organisations identify, understand and manage risk. You'll share our commitment to putting customers first and improving how we do things. Whether you're starting your career, returning to work or changing direction, you'll gain the skills and experience to build a rewarding career in banking.
To succeed on our Risk and Governance Development Programme, you'll need to show:
An interest in risk management and curiosity about how technology, suppliers and third-party services support an organisation.
Confidence in solving problems and working through complexity.
Curiosity about what could go wrong, why it matters and how risks can be effectively managed.
The ambition to keep growing, take on new challenges and build towards your next career step.
A logical, methodical approach, with the ability to understand both the detail and the bigger picture.
The confidence to build relationships and work with colleagues across the business.
Drive, high performance and a commitment to learning from feedback and setbacks.
A determination to push for better and put customers first in the decisions you make.

Our customer first behaviours put customers and members at the heart of how we work together. They are the set of behaviours that every colleague needs to display, in every role:
Feel what customers feel - We step into our customers' shoes, using their feedback and insights to empathise with them and to understand their needs, so that every decision we make starts and finishes with our customers in mind
Say it straight - We are brave in speaking out and saying what we think - we're honest and direct with good intent, openly sharing diverse perspectives to reach the best conclusions and using language everyone can understand
Push for better - We don't settle for mediocrity, we challenge the status quo, taking responsibility for continuous improvement and personal development
Get it done - We prioritise what will have the greatest impact, we are decisive, and we take accountability for delivering brilliant customer outcomes.