Insider Risk & Security Associate

Hello, we’re Starling. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. We’re a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We’re a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ nearly 4,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices.

Everyone at Starling gets the chance to own interesting things from day one, and we’re told one of the best things about working here is the ability to achieve a lot in a short space of time.

To support our ongoing growth we’re looking to recruit an Associate in our Insider Risk & Security team - reporting to the Director of Financial Crime Risk.

Role

This role will support the delivery of the Bank’s insider threat and protective security programmes, primarily focusing on insider investigations.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing a caseload of sensitive internal investigations, investigating potential wrongdoing;
• Supporting with evidence gathering, including interviews as appropriate;
• Liaise with senior stakeholders across the business on sensitive matters;
• Contribute to the development of controls, training, policies and risk assessments;
• Actively monitor for anomalies through data-driven alerts;
• Liaising with Law Enforcement and Intelligence partners regarding criminality or threats to the security of the Bank and staff;
• Attend court as a signatory or witness, on behalf of the business - for both economic crime or employment matters;
• Support the Protective Security team with the management of the banks internal crisis management and communications platform;

Requirements

• Demonstrable awareness of insider risk and security best-practice (NPSA);
• Experience working in an investigative capacity - within financial services or law enforcement, highly beneficial;
• Experience in evidence-gathering and interviewing within law enforcement or financial services, highly beneficial;
• Experience in drafting witness statements desirable, but not essential;
• Experience in employment tribunals or court attendance, desirable - but not essential;
• Previous experience in drafting policies, procedures or training content within financial services, beneficial, but not essential;
• Willingness to travel to multiple sites, as required.
• Relevant qualification(s) in security, risk, or fraud beneficial.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
• Generous family-friendly policies
• Incentives refer a friend scheme
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing

About us:

You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can’t accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren’t sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway.We’re on a mission to radically reshape banking – and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we’re proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems.

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