Starling is the UK’s first and leading digital bank on a mission to fix banking! We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way. Read more about Our Story here.

We’re a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We’re a bank, but better: fairer, easier to use and designed to demystify money for everyone. We employ more than 3,000 people across our London, Southampton, Cardiff and Manchester offices.

Our technologists are at the very heart of Starling and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together!

The way to thrive and shine within Starling is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, discovering, to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five Starling 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 Starling - 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. In Technology, we're asking that you attend the office a minimum of 1 day per week.

About the role

Here at Starling we are growing, and our cyber security team is looking for someone passionate about making a difference.

As a member of our cyber security team you will be responsible for ensuring the protection of Starling information, assets and systems using the latest technologies and techniques, while working collaboratively with all stakeholders, including wider operational business functions, second and third line. As an Information Security Analyst, you will work on a variety of projects and activities with opportunities to own deliverables from start to finish. You will also gain exposure to a broad range of security domains and industry best practices which are invaluable when progressing a career within cyber security.

You will work on a variety of activities including:

• Participating in and supporting the design, implementation and continuous improvement of security solutions and processes aligned to Starling Banks strategy, industry best practise, and risk appetite.
• Supporting the continuous development of security resilience capabilities embedding measures to protect Bank systems and assets.
• Share knowledge, advice, and guidance with our wider organisation.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct timely security due diligence on Starling Banks third party vendors across the entire vendor lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding, using selected solutions to identify, quantify, and respond to cyber and Information security risks.
• Scrutinise security documentation and compliance reports from third parties.
• Support the production of security reports to highlight any third party risks, and to propose risk mitigation plans.
• Contribute in the delivery of the security strategy, including development, maintenance and continuous improvement of security processes and procedures aligned to industry recognised best practices and standards.