Risk & Compliance Placement

Risk & Compliance Placement

Throughout your 12 month placement programme, you’ll rotate around key risk domains in our Product Compliance team. Supporting the delivery of strategic programmes and initiatives, you’ll learn key technical knowledge, build relationships across different geographies and gain hands-on experience in how we manage and reduce risk in our global business. Throughout your placement, you’ll work alongside a collaborative team who’ll support your development every step of the way.

Start date: September 2026
Location: Watford
Duration: 12 months

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What we look for

Here’s what you’ll need in order to join our diverse and committed team.

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We are open to all degree disciplines.

Curiosity for how companies operate

A genuine interest in Retail and a willingness to learn about how policy and legislation is brought to life in a global business.

Analytical Mind-Set

You enjoy making sense of complex problems and are not afraid to challenge assumptions.

Strong Critical-Thinking and Communication

You thrive on being able to balance lots of information, pick out the relevant part and deliver a clear and concise message.

People-Oriented

You are someone who builds strong relationships, shares ideas and thrives in team settings.

Organised and Delivery-Focused

You can take the initiative, balance lots of changing priorities in a fast-paced environment and remain flexible in your approach.

What’s in it for you?

To ensure we attract and retain the best talent, we offer a range of great benefits to all employees. Your exact salary and benefits package will be discussed with you at the offer stage of the application process. However, all associates will receive:

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Discounts

These apply to products in our stores and online. You’ll also have access to multiple double discount weekends.

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Holidays

We give generous holiday allowances relevant to your location. The number of days will rise as you spend more time with us.

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Pension Scheme

When you join us, you’ll be entitled to become a member of the Company Pension Scheme. We’ll share more information about this when you start.

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Continuous Learning and Development

You’ll receive ongoing learning and development opportunities and support throughout your career at TJX.

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Season Ticket Support

You can get interest free season ticket support relevant to your location.

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Family

We offer paid paternity, maternity, shared parental and adoption leave.

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Fitness

You’ll have access to join an onsite gym and discounted sessions/classes throughout the UK.

What to expect from the programme

Throughout the 12 month Placement Programme, be part of our Product Compliance team, supporting the Risk & Compliance function in enabling our Global TJX business operating model.

You’ll support key strategic work that ensures the organisation understands and complies with regulations and safety standards; addresses short and medium term priorities in the market and at TJX and facilitates trading opportunity and business growth. This could involve supporting risk-assessments which balance compliance requirements, regulatory impact and commercial decision-making; providing training and guidance to the business as well as communicating legislation changes.

Meet our people

Meet some of our associates who’ve experienced our placement programmes and hear their stories about life at TJX Europe.

Harriet

No day is the same and I always feel challenged to get involved in new, stretched projects which are helping me to grow & evolve.

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Ella

One of the many things I love about TJX is the opportunities they provide both within and outside of your day-to-day role. No two days are ever the same and I have been able to get involved in charity activities, shadow other teams to learn more about the wider business, go on store and PC visits and much, much more!

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Where this could take you

Once you have completed your placement programme, if you have an interest in one of our graduate or apprenticeship programmes you have the option to apply after you finish your studies.

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