15/01/26

Risk and Insurance Graduate

WHAT IS ON OFFER

This is a dedicated opportunity for a bright, driven graduate to build a specialist, long-term career within our Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) team. Unlike a general rotational program, this role offers a deep-dive into the world of Risk and Insurance from day one. You will be part of an evolving department that has grown significantly over the last five years and now sits at the very heart of AHK’s global decision-making process.

DEVELOPMENT & MENTORSHIP

Based at our UK Global Headquarters in Prescot, Liverpool, you will benefit from a structured development pathway tailored specifically to the Risk & Compliance landscape. While this is a permanent, dedicated role within the team, you will receive:

• Direct Mentorship: Daily guidance from our senior GRC professionals and leadership team.
• Professional Qualifications: Full support and funding to obtain industry-recognized Risk and Insurance qualifications.
• Specialist Exposure: Hands-on involvement in Insurance management, Enterprise and Travel Risk, Business Resilience, and our global ESG initiatives.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

 

ABOUT THE RISK & COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT

You would be part of a highly motivated and innovative team that helps reduce and redirect potential financial, client and marketplace, service delivery, people and compliance impacts. This is achieved by creating frameworks, developing policies, and collaborating with our colleagues as well as external brokers and insurers to source risk transfer or reduction solutions as needed.

You would work with our global network of colleagues to review, challenge, transfer, and mitigate risks appropriately. Identifying, assessing, and ultimately managing our risks is fundamental to our business to improve the likelihood of meeting and continuing the company’s objectives.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

We are recruiting for potential, capability, and fit over specific years of experience. We want someone who is ready to invest in their own development and thrive in a supportive corporate environment.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Required Personal Qualities

• Adaptability: The ability to multitask and respond effectively to change in a busy environment.
• Ambition: A genuine desire to build a long-term career in Risk and Resilience services.
• Analytical: The ability to draw accurate conclusions from detailed research while maintaining sight of the bigger picture.
• Communication: Confidence in building strong working relationships with a diverse range of global stakeholders.
• Resilience: A growth mindset with the ability to remain proactive and focused during high-pressure periods.
• Independence: The intuition to take the initiative and be proactive in prioritizing a dynamic workload.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting in the management of a group-wide project to implement and maintain insurance cover standards.
• Assisting with the procurement of broker services and insurance across the group.
• Supporting the Risk team to identify potential risk transfer opportunities.
• Maintaining risk registers and participating in risk workshops.
• Supporting initiatives such as Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, and Travel Risk Management.

Required Qualifications

• 2:1 degree in any subject.

Required Languages

• English (essential).
• Other languages are advantageous (e.g., Spanish, Mandarin, French).

Travel Requirements

• Travel as required both domestically and potentially internationally.
• Must have a valid driving licence due to the location of some of our offices
• Must have a valid passport and the ability to obtain visas.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Closing Date for Applications: Thursday, 29th January 2026.

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