Senior Technology and Data Analytics Auditor, Starling Bank

• The successful candidate should be an experienced IT Auditor, ideally with a background working in the banking or regulated financial services sector
• Successful candidates will be passionate about making a real impact to the Bank's controls and business processes because this is key to our mission
• Education to degree level in information systems, computer science, cyber security, or systems engineering preferred
• Strong technical understanding and IT audit experience of reviewing IT processes including applications and infrastructure
• Proficiency in conducting audits related to technology platforms, system development lifecycle processes, and cloud environments (AWS, Azure or Google Cloud) within a financial services regulated firm
• A data-driven mindset and experience of working with and interpreting data using Looker, SQL, Python, Alteryx, or Tableau
• Experience of delivering integrated audits, supporting business auditors in identifying relevant technology risks and designing appropriate audit techniques
• Understanding of audit and testing methodology and competence in evaluating controls
• Desire to learn and ability to juggle multiple priorities, overcome challenges and adapt to a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter and can do approach with a level of flexibility to adapt to work in a fast paced, nimble yet highly regulated environment
• Able to work collaboratively in a team environment and confident with agile ways of working
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organised with a proactive approach

Desirable

• We're looking for a talented Technology & Data Analytics Senior Auditor to join our growing Internal Audit team
• With limited supervision, the jobholder will be required to develop relationships with management and to plan and execute audits in Technology and other areas of Starling Bank
• You will support and help Starling's senior management to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of Starling as it continues on its growth path and delivers fantastic products and services
• This position has particular emphasis on technology, data security, cybersecurity, data analytics and integrated audit coverage of automated business controls
• Supporting the delivery of audits over technology, cloud, cyber, change, third parties and data respectively which is strategically aligned to the business, using the support of Starling's in-house team and co-source providers
• Document workpapers to ensure consistency with audit methodology and quality standards, including formulation of logical and supportable conclusions
• Functional working knowledge of data analytics using Python, SQL, Google Looker, with an interest in supporting the team in building out data capability and embedding the use of data as part of our core audit processes (risk assessment and planning, audit execution, continuous monitoring and continuous auditing)
• Delivering value-adding and insightful audit reports, ensuring factual accuracy is agreed and managing stakeholder communications
• Draw and articulate well formulated conclusions and pragmatic recommendations, as well as inspire and be an agent of positive change throughout Starling
• Liaise with the Technology management in tracking progress in addressing audit recommendations and confirming their closure
• Build and maintain strong professional relationship at all levels
• Demonstrable influencing and negotiating skills, able to manage challenging conversations and challenge in a constructive manner to support sustainable growth and in ensuring appropriate outcomes for our customers
• Develop and maintain broad regulatory knowledge and experience. Stay abreast of business/industry changes and their effect on the team's audit plan, audit methodology and risk assessments
• Understanding of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards along with ISACA IT audit standards
• Contributes proactively to achieving Internal Audit’s performance objectives and works effectively as part of a team

• Time off: 25 days holiday, plus your birthday as an extra freebie. You can also opt out of bank holidays and take them when works for you!
• Health insurance: Private health insurance with Vitality Health, one of the UK's leading private medical insurers
• Pension scheme
• Paid volunteering leave: We encourage all our employees to give back. You can take up to 16 hours paid leave a year, specifically to help causes meaningful to you
• Gym & cycle to work schemes: We offer discounted gym memberships and cycle to work schemes through salary sacrifice
• Perkbox: For a wide range of retail, entertainment and leisure discounts (as well as cash back) at a huge variety of businesses

Total funding: $1.2bn

Starling started life focused on consumer banking, it has since found most of its success by competing in the business banking space. Its caught up with Tide and beaten the likes of Monzo and Revolut to a more complete offering for businesses.