Compliance Graduate

Job Description:

Calling all Graduates!

Do you have a passion for compliance, risk management, and ensuring businesses operate ethically and within the law? Are you eager to build a rewarding career in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)? If so, the Compliance Graduate role at Sage could be the perfect opportunity for you!

This role supports the delivery of Sage’s Compliance Programme, providing exposure to a broad range of compliance frameworks, business functions, and compliance initiatives. You will develop key compliance and risk management skills, engage with stakeholders across the organisation, and contribute to driving a strong culture of compliance.

As well as on-the-job learning, we also encourage all our colleagues to make an impact in their local communities, by giving them five fully paid days per year to volunteer, fundraise or do other charitable work through Sage Foundation.

This is a hybrid role – three days per week in our Newcastle office.

What will the programme look like?

The Compliance Graduate will help to deliver the compliance strategy at Sage, helping to ensure that Sage manages compliance risks appropriately, complies with applicable laws and regulations and meets industry best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

Summary of the Role

• Supporting the facilitation of the quarterly Policy Governance Forum by reviewing policies and contributing to the creation of materials for the forum.

• Accurately recording data and decisions for the broader team within relevant documents and internal systems.

• Supporting the continued development of compliance education by proactively engaging in opportunities to improve the learning experience.

• Supporting with research and horizon scanning to ensure that Sage is compliant with existing and future requirements.

• Assisting with ad hoc third-party due diligence screening and documenting the work performed.

• Assisting with analysing data and presenting it appropriately so that it can be used as needed for the purposes of management information and other reporting.

• Assisting with drafts of high-quality reports that are factually correct and accurately reflect observations made.

• Proactively engaging with the lead for each work topic, keeping them informed of progress and any potential issues.

• Developing and maintaining good working relationships with all areas of the business and third-party providers.

What will make me successful?

• A highly motivated individual with a proactive approach and a strong sense of curiosity.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with people at all levels of the organisation.

• Strong analytical skills with an ability to assess risks, identify control weaknesses, and recommend improvements.

• Organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and work to deadlines.

• A keen eye for detail and a structured approach to problem-solving.

• A desire to learn about Sage products and the broader business landscape.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.

Compliance is a diverse profession, welcoming graduates from a wide range of academic backgrounds. Common degree disciplines include: Law, Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Risk Management, Politics, Criminology, Data Science, or related fields – but we encourage applicants from all disciplines!

At Sage, we believe in potential over perfection – if you have the right mindset and enthusiasm, you belong here, just as you are.

Does the above sound of interest to you? If so, all there is left to do is apply!

What can I expect from the process?

• Apply online with CV

• Complete a gamified science-driven assessment via Harver, to help us accurately assess if you’re aligned to our values and behaviours, whilst removing any risk of unconscious bias from our process.

• If you match the profile, you'll be sent a video interview to record.

• If your video interview is successful, you’ll be invited to an Assessment Centre

• Successful candidates will join our Graduate Programme on 1st October 2025.

As we receive a high volume of applications, you may receive a delayed response to your video interview. We thank you for your patience.

Here at Sage, we are committed to inclusivity for all, so if there any adjustments that would help you thrive in the application process or beyond, please reach out to us atearlycareers@sage.com.

Function:

Legal

Country:

United Kingdom

Office Location:

Newcastle

Work Place type:

Hybrid

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.