Risk Lead - Engine by Starling

Overview

At Engine by Starling, we partner with leading banks worldwide to build rapid growth businesses on our SaaS technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service platform, now a separate business that powers digital features and back-office processes for clients globally. We are an engineering-led company focused on delivering great outcomes for our clients, guided by our values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness.

Hybrid Working

We have a hybrid approach. Ideally you are located within a commutable distance of our offices to enable in-person interaction and collaboration.

Role Purpose

This role is part of the Risk & Compliance team. The purpose is to contribute to Engine's Risk Management Framework and ensure that Engine:

• Identifies and manages risk across all activities (UK and international).
• Operates within the agreed risk appetite(s).
• Meets Group risk standards and Engine risk standards, aligns with relevant industry standards, and demonstrates to clients the ability to identify and mitigate risk clearly and timely.

The role collaborates with the Compliance Director, the Risk & Compliance Team, Information Security and Legal to identify and manage risk in current and planned jurisdictions in a clear, transparent, repeatable manner within our policies and risk appetites.

Key Accountabilities or Responsibilities

• Embed and mature the operation of Engine's Risk Management Framework, including the Risk Appetite Framework, capture and mitigate enterprise risks, and maintain ongoing operational risk management.
• Facilitate the implementation of a risk management tool for better tracking, MI, and aggregated reporting.
• Build and run Engine's RCSA process, track actions to completion, and report progress; support wider business areas in identifying, understanding, and documenting risks across current and planned activities.
• Perform risk assessments relating to business change, global expansion, etc., with the wider team.
• Contribute to risk assessments and risk reporting to the Engine Management Team, Committees and Board as required.
• Collaborate with the Starling Group and Engine Risk functions, Engine's management team, Information Security, legal, and other key stakeholders to achieve these objectives.

Behaviours & Competencies

• Ability to build strong stakeholder relationships and engage constructively at all levels.
• Experience collaborating on risk assessments and tracking actions to conclusion.
• Self-motivated and autonomous; comfortable in a collaborative, flat-structured environment.
• Delivers pragmatic decisions in a commercial context while challenging constructively when needed.
• Embodies Engine's risk culture across the organisation.

Skills

• Generalist or operational risk management experience.
• Desirable: risk function experience within a SaaS/technology firm in a regulated environment.
• Delivery-driven with ownership and ability to drive tasks to completion.
• Confident communicator at all levels; capable of conveying complex concepts simply.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills; attention to detail.

Interview Process

Interviews are conversational; come with questions and be curious. Typical sequence:

• 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)

Benefits

• 33 days holiday (including public holidays) and extra day for your birthday
• Annual leave increases with service; buy/sell up to five extra days
• 16 hours paid volunteering per year
• Salary sacrifice, company pension scheme, life insurance, and income protection
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth; partner discounts
• Generous family-friendly policies; incentives and perks programs
• Cycle to Work, gym partnerships, EV leasing, and other wellbeing initiatives

About Us

You don't need to tick every box-if you're excited about working with us, get in touch. We're on a mission to reshape banking and value diverse backgrounds and experiences. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer and fosters diversity and inclusion. Applications are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, military status, or any other protected characteristic. By applying, you consent to processing of your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice.