Risk & Compliance Associate - 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, and two years ago we split out as a separate business.

As a Risk & Compliance Associate, you will be a key member of the Engine Risk & Compliance Team working to ensure that we operate within the Risk Framework and in line with our Policies and that Engine effectively identifies, assesses and mitigates Risk.

Key responsibilities:

• Work as part of the team to identify potential risks to the organisation
• Support the identification, assessment and monitoring of risks across Engine
• Support in the arranging of Engine Committees and the production and collation of Management Information
• Undertake periodic horizon scanning, identifying potential risks or changes and escalating relevant matters
• Support client due diligence activities, including collecting, reviewing and maintaining client due diligence and KYB documentation
• Perform routine sanctions and initial client screenings, documenting results and monitoring exceptions
• Assist with initial third party risk assessments, including gathering due diligence information and documenting findings
• Monitor mandatory compliance training requirements
• Maintain key compliance registers
• Working closely with other departments and teams across Engine to support risk management and compliance activities

Requirements:

• Ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders
• Focused and committed to ensuring the best outcomes for our Clients
• Able to collaborate effectively and contribute constructively
• A self motivated / self-starter looking to seize the opportunity to work in a highly autonomous environment
• Able to work well in a collaborative team with a flat structure

Skills:

• An understanding of operational risk, compliance, due diligence and internal controls
• Able to take ownership and progress tasks to completion
• Able to communicate at all levels
• Ability to prepare management information and maintain registers
• Sound interpersonal skills and experience in engaging with internal and external stakeholders

Benefits:

• 33 days holiday (including public holidays)
• An extra day's holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave is increased with length of service
• 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