Insider Risk & Security Associate · Starling

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:15:55 GMT
Finance

Starling · Southampton · onsite

We're looking for an Associate to join our Insider Risk & Security team, reporting to the Director of Financial Crime Risk. 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; Liaising 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 include: 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; previous experience in drafting witness statements desirable, but not essential; previous 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;

Benefits include: 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.

About us: We're an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at 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.