Risk Lead - Engine by Starling

Starling Bank Limited; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing technology firm in London seeks a Risk & Compliance team member. This role involves ensuring effective risk management, collaborating across various teams, and implementing a robust risk framework. Ideal candidates will have experience in risk management, particularly within SaaS environments. Benefits include a hybrid work model and extensive holiday policies.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Company enhanced pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work schemes

Wellness platform access

Qualifications

• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Experience in undertaking risk assessments.
• Self-motivated in a highly autonomous environment.

Responsibilities

• Embed and mature Engine's Risk Management Framework.
• Facilitate implementation of a risk management tool.
• Conduct Risk Assessments relating to business change.

Skills

Generalist or Operational Risk Management experience

Risk function experience in a SaaS/technology environment

Confident communicator

Strong presentation and facilitation skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

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, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling 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. 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 people who are will be excited by the potential for Engine's technology to transform banking in different markets around the world. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness.

Hybrid Working

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

Role Purpose

This role is part of the Risk & Compliance team. The purpose of this role is to be a key player in the delivery of Engine's Risk Management Framework, to ensure that Engine:

• Is effectively identifying and managing risk across all its activities (both in the UK and internationally)
• Operates within the agreed risk appetite(s)
• Continues to meet the Group risk standards, Engine's risk standards, relevant 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 the Compliance Director, the Risk & Compliance Team and our Information Security and Legal colleagues to ensure that Engine is identifying and managing risk in the jurisdictions in which we are currently or in which we are planning to operate, in a clear, transparent and repeatable manner within our own and Group Policies and Risk Appetites.

Key Accountabilities or Responsibilities

• Embed and then mature the operation of Engine's Risk Management Framework, including Engine's Risk Appetite Framework, capturing and mitigating Enterprise risks, and ongoing Operational Risk Management.
• Facilitate the implementation of a risk management tool to enable more effective tracking, Management Information and aggregated Group reporting as appropriate.
• Build out Engine's RCSA process, and run it (including tracking actions to completion and reporting on progress). As part of this, support wider business areas with identifying, understanding and documenting risks across all current and planned activities.
• Work with the wider team to carry out Risk Assessments relating to business change, global expansion etc.
• Contribute to risk assessments and risk reporting to the Engine Management Team, Committees and Board as required.
• Work closely with the Starling Group and Engine Risk functions, Engine's management team, Information Security team, legal team and other key stakeholders to achieve all of the above.

Behaviours & Competencies

• Able to build strong relationships with key stakeholders (both internal and external), and engage constructively at all levels to achieve positive outcomes.
• Demonstrate having collaborated effectively on key matters, for example undertaking risk assessments of various complexities / categories and tracking actions to conclusion.
• Self motivated / self-starter in a highly autonomous environment.
• Works confidently and effectively in a collaborative team with a flat structure and in a variety of contexts and situations.
• Challenges in a positive manner and delivers pragmatic decisions in a commercial context.
• Embody Engine's risk culture across the organisation.

Skills

• Generalist or Operational Risk Management experience.
• Desirable: experience in a risk function, ideally within a SaaS / technology firm providing services in a regulated environment.
• Track record of delivery by taking ownership and driving tasks to completion.
• Confident communicator at all levels with the ability to convey complex 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.

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:

• Video interview with the Risk & Compliance Manager 45 minutes
• Video interview with the Compliance Director 45 minutes
• Final Interview with the Finance Director 45 minutes

• 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

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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