Risk & Compliance Monitoring Lead - Engine by Starling

At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. 

Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. 

Starling Bank has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success.

We draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists to become the chosen option for these banks, and preferred partners for leading consultancies.

As a company, everyone is expected to roll up their sleeves to help deliver great outcomes for our clients. We are an engineering led company and we’re looking for someone who will be excited by the potential for Engine’s technology to transform banking in different markets around the world.

Hybrid Working

We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. 

About the Role

This role is part of the Risk & Compliance team reporting to the Director of Compliance  

The purpose of this role is to deliver the Engine Risk Monitoring and Audit Plan and thereby ensure that Engine maintains its Certifications, is operating within the agreed risk appetite and continues to meet the Group risk standards, Engine’s risk standards, industry standards and that our clients can be confident in our ability to identify and mitigate risk in a clear and timely manner.

The role works with team members in Compliance, Infosec and Legal colleagues to ensure that Engine remains in compliance with current relevant regulation (UK and Client Jurisdictions) and to support, challenge and guide Engine in delivering exceptional SaaS products and services in line with the relevant requirements whilst operating within its own and Group Policies and Risk Appetites.

What you'll get to do:

• Lead the design and implementation of the Risk Monitoring and Audit Plan.
• As part of the above, design monitoring and audit activity to maintain current compliance certifications; ensuring adherence with the Information Security controls required for the certifications (e.g. ISO, SOC 2 and PCI) and any new Certifications that may be required.
• Deliver the Risk Monitoring and Audit Plan, including leading on the engagement with the Group Internal Audit Team / External Auditors as appropriate. 
• Ensure MI & Reporting is provided in a timely manner to ensure the Management Team is aware of all relevant matters and that issues are tracked to resolution.
• Support in the management of  Engine’s Client Audits and where appropriate the Engine response to information and data requests necessary to deliver their monitoring of Engine.
• Input into Engine Risk & Compliance Papers to any relevant Committees and the Board.
• Contribute to the embedding of a robust and pragmatic risk culture within Engine, by both supporting and constructively challenging.

Requirements

About your skills:

• 3+ experience in a relevant Monitoring and Assurance environment 
• Experience of working in a banking or financial services environment
• Track record of delivery by taking ownership and driving tasks to completion.
• Broad range of risk experience covering, Regulatory, Risk, Compliance, Assurance and Data Protection.
• Confident communicator at all levels with the ability to convey findings, impacts and recommended resolution in a simplified manner to individuals across all levels. 
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills experienced in engaging with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Strong attention to detail.

About you:

• Able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders (both internal and external), and engage constructively at all levels to achieve positive outcomes. 
• Proven ability to deliver Audits or Monitoring reviews, escalating as necessary and tracking actions to resolution.
• Bring departments and individuals together to collaborate effectively on key matters, for example implementing key findings from audit activity.   
• Ability to be self motivated / self-starter in a highly autonomous environment
• Ability to work confidently and effectively in a collaborative team with a flat structure and in a variety of contexts and situations.
• Ability to challenge in a positive manner and deliver pragmatic decisions in a commercial context
• Embody Engine’s risk culture across the organisation. 

Interview process

Interviewing is a two way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team:

• 60 mins with Compliance Director and R&C Manager
• 45 mins with Chief Client Officer

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it 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

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.

Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we’re proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. 

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