Information Security Analyst (GRC) - Engine by Starling

Starling Bank; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK is looking for an experienced information security professional to support compliance management for ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS. This role involves risk assessment, policy maintenance, and collaboration with various teams. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in information security and strong organizational skills. An inclusive workplace is promoted, and all applications are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an information security role.
• Proven experience in supporting and managing compliance for ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS.
• Strong skills in security metrics and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day management of compliance programs focusing on ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS.
• Act as a liaison for internal and external auditors.
• Participate in risk assessment, identifying and documenting security risks.
• Develop, update, maintain information security policies.
• Automate evidence collection for compliance frameworks.
• Work with Engineering, Product and Security Operations to embed security.

Skills

ISO 27001 compliance

SOC 2 compliance

PCI DSS compliance

Security metrics and reporting

Audit processes

Organization and detail-oriented

Education

CompTIA Security+

Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)

Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Tools

GRC software

Job description

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

In this role you will be instrumental in helping us maintain and mature our governance, risk, and compliance program. You'll play a crucial part in ensuring our ongoing adherence to security standards and regulations, building a foundation of trust for our clients and stakeholders. This is a hands‑on role, ideally suited to someone who can engage with stakeholders across our business.

What you’ll get to do:

• Compliance Management: Support the day‑to‑day management of our compliance programs, with a primary focus on ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS/3DS.

• Audit Support: Act as a key liaison for internal and external auditors, helping to gather evidence, prepare for audits, and track the timely remediation of any findings.
• Risk Management: Participate in our risk assessment process, helping to identify, analyse, and document information security risks. You’ll also assist in developing and monitoring risk treatment plans.
• Policy & Procedure Maintenance: Help to develop, update, and maintain our information security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure they are current, accurate, and aligned with compliance requirements.
• Evidence Collection & Review: Automate and streamline the collection of evidence for our various compliance frameworks to ensure audit readiness.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work closely with our Engineering, Product and Security Operations teams to embed security controls into our processes and culture.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our GRC program and related processes.

Essential

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an information security role.
• Proven experience in supporting and managing compliance efforts for ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS.
• Strong skills in security metrics and reporting.
• Experience with audit processes and evidence collection.
• A proactive, organized, and detail‑oriented approach to your work.
• Experience with GRC software is a plus.

Desired qualifications, if you have some of these great!

• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

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.

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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