Starling Bank
Description 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 draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists to become the chosen option for these banks, and preferred partners for leading consultancies. Hybrid Working 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're able to interact and collaborate in person. This role is available to those within a commutable distance of our London, Manchester or Cardiff offices. You must be prepared to travel to our various sites when necessary. About the role This role is for the Engine Legal Team and will report into the Senior Legal Counsel, Engine. The Engine Legal Team covers all legal aspects needed for a high growth company within a successful bank to succeed. You will have significant exposure to senior stakeholders across Engine. This role will have a strong focus on commercial contracts and related matters. What you'll get to do: Drafting, negotiating and advising on client facing commercial contracts (e.g. NDAs, framework agreements, SaaS agreements, other software licences). Drafting, negotiating and advising on a full range of third party supplier and intragroup commercial agreements (e.g. marketing, IT, technology, outsourcing) to support the development of Engine. Helping to advise on data protection matters in terms of supplier arrangements, client agreements and intragroup data sharing. Advising on any issues and matters that may arise to successfully run a banking SaaS company. Supporting Senior Legal Counsel (and General Counsel) on international expansion aspects of Engine. Managing multiple projects (often to tight deadlines) and supporting colleagues to ensure business and enterprise-wide initiatives are executed in a timely and accurate manner. Updating and maintaining Engine's legal precedent documents. Instructing and working with external counsel where necessary on specialist and international matters. Requirements You will be a UK qualified lawyer with around 3-5 years PQE (note PQE is a guide only), with banking SaaS and/or financial services regulatory (e.g. material outsourcing rules), and commercial contracts experience. Strong real life experience in drafting, advising and negotiating a range of different commercial contracts in a technology and financial services context (ideally both on a sell and buy side). Good real life experience in advising on data protection issues. You will need to have excellent technical knowledge, a solid understanding of contract law and principles and at the same time be commercially focused. You will be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and be keen to grow and develop within the organisation. Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills. Interview process 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: 60 minutes with two people from the Legal team 45 minute interview, including a case study 45 minutes with members of the senior leadership team. Benefits 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 4x your salary & group income protection 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 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 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. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
Description 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 draw upon our experience as knowledgeable bankers, and best in class technologists to become the chosen option for these banks, and preferred partners for leading consultancies. Hybrid Working 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're able to interact and collaborate in person. This role is available to those within a commutable distance of our London, Manchester or Cardiff offices. You must be prepared to travel to our various sites when necessary. About the role This role is for the Engine Legal Team and will report into the Senior Legal Counsel, Engine. The Engine Legal Team covers all legal aspects needed for a high growth company within a successful bank to succeed. You will have significant exposure to senior stakeholders across Engine. This role will have a strong focus on commercial contracts and related matters. What you'll get to do: Drafting, negotiating and advising on client facing commercial contracts (e.g. NDAs, framework agreements, SaaS agreements, other software licences). Drafting, negotiating and advising on a full range of third party supplier and intragroup commercial agreements (e.g. marketing, IT, technology, outsourcing) to support the development of Engine. Helping to advise on data protection matters in terms of supplier arrangements, client agreements and intragroup data sharing. Advising on any issues and matters that may arise to successfully run a banking SaaS company. Supporting Senior Legal Counsel (and General Counsel) on international expansion aspects of Engine. Managing multiple projects (often to tight deadlines) and supporting colleagues to ensure business and enterprise-wide initiatives are executed in a timely and accurate manner. Updating and maintaining Engine's legal precedent documents. Instructing and working with external counsel where necessary on specialist and international matters. Requirements You will be a UK qualified lawyer with around 3-5 years PQE (note PQE is a guide only), with banking SaaS and/or financial services regulatory (e.g. material outsourcing rules), and commercial contracts experience. Strong real life experience in drafting, advising and negotiating a range of different commercial contracts in a technology and financial services context (ideally both on a sell and buy side). Good real life experience in advising on data protection issues. You will need to have excellent technical knowledge, a solid understanding of contract law and principles and at the same time be commercially focused. You will be capable of working in a fast-paced environment, and be keen to grow and develop within the organisation. Strong stakeholder management, communication and influencing skills. Interview process 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: 60 minutes with two people from the Legal team 45 minute interview, including a case study 45 minutes with members of the senior leadership team. Benefits 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 4x your salary & group income protection 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 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 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. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application, you agree that Engine by Starling and Starling will collect your personal data for recruiting and related purposes. Our Privacy Notice explains what personal information we will process, where we will process your personal information, its purposes for processing your personal information, and the rights you can exercise over our use of your personal information.
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My client a large global financial services brand is looking for an experienced Manager with a strong background in Due Diligence. The role is hybrid (3 days onsite) and can be based in the London office or another office in Sussex. The role is Inside IR35. PBS Band 35 - Manager - Third Party Payment Partner (3PPP) Due Diligence Operations The role of Manager, 3PPP Due Diligence Operations based in the South East will be responsible for ensuring that both prospective and existing partners are subject to the required level of due diligence. The principal responsibilities of this position include: Facilitating the due diligence process for prospective partners liaising closely with business development teams to ensure consistency and conduct quality checks. Executing accurate and regular due diligence refreshes for existing partners based on frequencies defined as per the risk level of each partner. Assessing the risk of prospect/partner based on DD information provided and recommending risk mitigation steps as needed. Coordinating with subject matter experts such as Compliance and Financial Crime subject matter experts to ensure timely input from all relevant stakeholders. Proactively engaging closely with partners to ensure right level of documentation and timely/accurate responses to follow-ups. Ensure partner communications are clearly and simply written, detailing exactly what is required, by when, and the consequences for non- adherence. Ensure internal communications to Partner Managers are always clear. Minimum Qualifications: Extensive experience in Customer Due Diligence or Compliance within regulated financial services environments Strong understanding of critical due diligence methodologies, industry guidelines (FATF, JMLSG) and applicable regulatory frameworks Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills Proficient in client due diligence procedures, sanctions screening and monitoring. Ability to diligently capture and evidence the activities undertaken, decision making and rationale for such decisions, considering relevant regulatory, compliance and reputational risks. Must be results oriented, and self-driven, able to operate in a fast-paced environment within the GMNS business Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyse information, identify risk triggers, and evaluate risk pillars effectively Strong communication skills with ability to influence without authority, experience creating presentations using PowerPoint and ability to clearly communicate complex concepts in verbal and written form. Proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to strict deadlines. Preferred Qualifications: University Degree or equivalent Familiarity with tools like LexisNexis Bankers Almanac and Dow Jones CAMS, ICA or equivalent certifications If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.
My client a large global financial services brand is looking for an experienced Manager with a strong background in Due Diligence. The role is hybrid (3 days onsite) and can be based in the London office or another office in Sussex. The role is Inside IR35. PBS Band 35 - Manager - Third Party Payment Partner (3PPP) Due Diligence Operations The role of Manager, 3PPP Due Diligence Operations based in the South East will be responsible for ensuring that both prospective and existing partners are subject to the required level of due diligence. The principal responsibilities of this position include: Facilitating the due diligence process for prospective partners liaising closely with business development teams to ensure consistency and conduct quality checks. Executing accurate and regular due diligence refreshes for existing partners based on frequencies defined as per the risk level of each partner. Assessing the risk of prospect/partner based on DD information provided and recommending risk mitigation steps as needed. Coordinating with subject matter experts such as Compliance and Financial Crime subject matter experts to ensure timely input from all relevant stakeholders. Proactively engaging closely with partners to ensure right level of documentation and timely/accurate responses to follow-ups. Ensure partner communications are clearly and simply written, detailing exactly what is required, by when, and the consequences for non- adherence. Ensure internal communications to Partner Managers are always clear. Minimum Qualifications: Extensive experience in Customer Due Diligence or Compliance within regulated financial services environments Strong understanding of critical due diligence methodologies, industry guidelines (FATF, JMLSG) and applicable regulatory frameworks Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills Proficient in client due diligence procedures, sanctions screening and monitoring. Ability to diligently capture and evidence the activities undertaken, decision making and rationale for such decisions, considering relevant regulatory, compliance and reputational risks. Must be results oriented, and self-driven, able to operate in a fast-paced environment within the GMNS business Proficient analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to analyse information, identify risk triggers, and evaluate risk pillars effectively Strong communication skills with ability to influence without authority, experience creating presentations using PowerPoint and ability to clearly communicate complex concepts in verbal and written form. Proactive, can-do attitude and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to strict deadlines. Preferred Qualifications: University Degree or equivalent Familiarity with tools like LexisNexis Bankers Almanac and Dow Jones CAMS, ICA or equivalent certifications If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.