Job Description
Calling all ambitious graduates! Are you passionate about risk, ethics, and ensuring businesses operate responsibly? If so, the Compliance Graduate opportunity at Sage could be the perfect start to your career. This role offers hands-on exposure to compliance frameworks, governance, and risk management initiatives. As a Compliance Graduate, you’ll work with different business functions and develop essential skills while supporting Sage’s Compliance Programme. Plus, you’ll enjoy five fully paid volunteer days annually through Sage Foundation. This hybrid role requires three days a week at our Newcastle office.
Why Choose the Compliance Graduate Role at Sage?
As a Compliance Graduate, you’ll play a vital part in upholding Sage’s strong compliance culture while gaining valuable career-building experience.
Key reasons to apply:
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Join a diverse, collaborative, and supportive team
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Work across risk management, compliance, and governance frameworks
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Benefit from hybrid working and generous volunteer opportunities
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Continuous on-the-job learning and leadership exposure
Key Responsibilities for Compliance Graduate
In this role, the Compliance Graduate will help deliver Sage’s compliance strategy by:
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Supporting the quarterly Policy Governance Forum and maintaining accurate records
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Contributing to compliance education and learning improvement initiatives
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Assisting with research, horizon scanning, and third-party due diligence
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Analyzing data for management reporting and drafting factually correct reports
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Building positive working relationships across the business and external partners
Skills You’ll Bring as a Compliance Graduate
To succeed as a Compliance Graduate, you’ll need:
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A proactive, curious mindset with strong interpersonal skills
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Sharp analytical thinking and a detail-oriented approach
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The ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
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A genuine interest in Sage’s products and business landscape
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Adaptability, teamwork, and a desire to learn
We welcome graduates from all academic backgrounds, including Law, Business, Accounting, Risk Management, Politics, or related fields.
What to Expect From the Application Process
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Apply online with your CV
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Complete a gamified, values-based assessment via Harver
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Submit a video interview
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Attend an engaging Assessment Centre
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Successful candidates join Sage’s Graduate Programme on 1st October 2025
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