Risk and Controls Manager - Finance

Hello, we’re Starling. 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. 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.

As a Risk and Controls Manager, you will be responsible for the oversight of Risk & Controls for the Finance function, including managing risk for financial reporting. The role will be part of the 1LoD team responsible for assessing the risk, documenting processes and controls and conducting assurance activities including testing of effectiveness of controls and monitoring.

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:

• 1st interview with Head of Risk and Controls - Finance
• 2nd interview, including presentation task, with Group Financial Controller

Your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking control identification activities including conducting walkthroughs and process mapping across business areas
• Identification, assessment and design of key controls (both manual and IT controls) to mitigate the risks
• Identifying control gaps/weaknesses and ensuring gaps are properly and timely mitigated
• Supporting the documentation of Finance process and controls
• Working closely with Head of Risk and Control to assess the control performance
• Assisting Head of Risk and Controls in assessing complex EUCs and its compliance with policies
• Work closely with Internal and External audit
• Support the administration of the Governance, Risk & Control system

• Qualified Accountant
• Highly desirable recent experience in SOX/Internal controls from Big 4 or financial services
• Ability to apply a risk-based approach to challenge and advise business on their processes and interest in Risk and Control activities.
• Good working knowledge of Google office suite or equivalent
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to challenge in a positive manner and handle difficult situations

• 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
• 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
• 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 and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships

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.

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