Information Security Analyst; GRC - Engine

Information Security Analyst (GRC) - Engine by Starling

At Engine by Starling, we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology.

Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling, and two years ago we split out as a separate business. Starling has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. This SaaS technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success.

We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine – our preference is that you’re located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we can interact and collaborate in person.

In this role you will be instrumental in helping us maintain and mature our governance, risk, and compliance program. You’ll play a crucial part in ensuring our ongoing adherence to security standards and regulations, building a foundation of trust for our clients and stakeholders. This is a hands‑on role, ideally suited to someone who can engage with stakeholders across our business.

• Compliance Management:
  Support the day‑to‑day management of our compliance programs, with a primary focus on ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS/3DS
• Audit Support:
  Act as a key liaison for internal and external auditors, helping to gather evidence, prepare for audits, and track the timely remediation of any findings
• Risk Management:
  
  Participate in our risk assessment process, helping to identify, analyse, and document information security risks. You’ll also assist in developing and monitoring risk treatment plans
• Policy & Procedure Maintenance:
  Help to develop, update, and maintain our information security policies, standards, and procedures to ensure they are current, accurate, and aligned with compliance requirements
• Evidence Collection & Review:
  Automate and streamline the collection of evidence for our various compliance frameworks to ensure audit readiness
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with our Engineering, Product and Security Operations teams to embed security controls into our processes and culture
• Continuous Improvement:
  Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our GRC program and related processes

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in an information security role
• Proven experience in supporting and managing compliance efforts for ISO 27001, SOC 2, and PCI DSS
• Strong skills in security metrics and reporting
• Experience with audit processes and evidence collection
• A proactive, organized, and detail‑oriented approach to your work
• Experience with GRC software is a plus

• CompTIA Security+
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

• Stage 1 – 45 minutes with BISO
• Stage 2 – 60 minutes with Team Members
• Stage 3 – Final with CTO

• 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it 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 4× your salary & group income protection
• Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Health including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr & Mrs Smith and Peloton
• Generous family‑friendly policies
• Incentives refer a friend scheme
• 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, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing