About Allica Bank Allica is the UK's fastest growing company - and the fastest-growing financial technology (Fintech) firm ever. Our purpose is to help established SMEs, one of the last major underserved opportunities in Fintech. Established SMEs are the backbone of local communities - representing over a third of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers. Department Description This role sits within the Controls function, reporting to the Head of Controls. You will be an integral part of an action orientated, fast moving team, responsible for successfully delivering First Line of Defence capability within the bank. Role Description Partner with the Technology business area to embed the Risk Management Framework, including policies and procedures. Provide expert input into the design and operation of the technology control framework, including data management, working with stakeholders across Technology to ensure that controls are documented and embedded. Provide expert input into the vendor management framework, supporting the Vendor Management Team to develop and embed controls to ensure effective management of vendors in line with regulatory requirements. Testing of existing and new key controls in line with agreed schedule, informing the non-financial risk profile and required management actions. Support the operational resilience programme, with a focus on technology resilience, feeding into scenario planning and testing. Support the coordination and facilitation of the bank's Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and administration of the bank's annual RCSA refresh. Support the capital calculation for Operational Risk as part of the ICAAP, including scenario analysis. Hands on support in the update of risk information on the bank's Risk systems, including ensuring risk events and issues are appropriately raised and managed. Assembling informed quantitative and qualitative input into First Line Risk Reporting at relevant committees, and conducting deep dive reviews into areas of thematic risk. Principal Accountabilities As the Risk Business Partner for Technology, provide hands on Risk support from a First Line Controls perspective. Partner with the business to ensure ongoing active management of risk and embedding of the Risk Management Framework, including RCSA, risk events, issues, KRIs. Support the development of the technology control framework, including data and vendor management. Provide First Line assurance over key controls, through control testing and supporting operational resilience assessment and testing. Deputise as required at meetings for the Head of Controls. Support the ongoing monitoring and reporting of risk through relevant governance, conducting analysis and reporting on key areas of risk, including internal and external reporting. Help promote a risk focused culture across the bank, embodying Allica's values. Personal Attributes & Experience Strong Risk knowledge and experience including RCSAs, Controls and Risk Libraries, risk event reporting, Expertise in technology control frameworks and vendor management standards. Knowledge of ISO27001 and SOC2 type controls would be advantageous. Knowledge of relevant non financial risk regulatory requirements, e.g. on Operational Resilience, Outsourcing is desirable. Hands on experience of assurance/monitoring of risks and controls across non financial risk disciplines Willing to be very hands on and ability to adapt quickly to the workflow in support of the Controls team, with focus on delivering results and meeting deadlines. Strong written and presentation skills, supported by experience of communication across different levels of seniority. Ability to provide necessary challenge in a constructive manner. Strong team player, with focus on ongoing development to support meeting objective of the team. Working at Allica Bank At Allica Bank we want to ensure our employees have the right tools and environment in which to succeed in their role and in support of our customers. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, so our benefits are designed with you in mind: Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities Options for flexible working Regular social activities Pension contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Private health cover Life assurance Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Don't tick every box? Don't worry if you don't have all the skills or requirements listed on the job description. If you think you'll be a good fit, we'd still love to hear from you! Flexible working We know the '9 to 5' isn't right for everyone. That's why Allica Bank is fully committed to flexible and hybrid working. Please let us know what is best for you and, if we can, we will do our best to accommodate. Diversity We're a diverse bunch here at Allica, with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. Our openness and differences make us stronger, and we want everybody to feel comfortable bringing as much of themselves to work with them as they like.
Nov 21, 2025
Full time
About Allica Bank Allica is the UK's fastest growing company - and the fastest-growing financial technology (Fintech) firm ever. Our purpose is to help established SMEs, one of the last major underserved opportunities in Fintech. Established SMEs are the backbone of local communities - representing over a third of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers. Department Description This role sits within the Controls function, reporting to the Head of Controls. You will be an integral part of an action orientated, fast moving team, responsible for successfully delivering First Line of Defence capability within the bank. Role Description Partner with the Technology business area to embed the Risk Management Framework, including policies and procedures. Provide expert input into the design and operation of the technology control framework, including data management, working with stakeholders across Technology to ensure that controls are documented and embedded. Provide expert input into the vendor management framework, supporting the Vendor Management Team to develop and embed controls to ensure effective management of vendors in line with regulatory requirements. Testing of existing and new key controls in line with agreed schedule, informing the non-financial risk profile and required management actions. Support the operational resilience programme, with a focus on technology resilience, feeding into scenario planning and testing. Support the coordination and facilitation of the bank's Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) and administration of the bank's annual RCSA refresh. Support the capital calculation for Operational Risk as part of the ICAAP, including scenario analysis. Hands on support in the update of risk information on the bank's Risk systems, including ensuring risk events and issues are appropriately raised and managed. Assembling informed quantitative and qualitative input into First Line Risk Reporting at relevant committees, and conducting deep dive reviews into areas of thematic risk. Principal Accountabilities As the Risk Business Partner for Technology, provide hands on Risk support from a First Line Controls perspective. Partner with the business to ensure ongoing active management of risk and embedding of the Risk Management Framework, including RCSA, risk events, issues, KRIs. Support the development of the technology control framework, including data and vendor management. Provide First Line assurance over key controls, through control testing and supporting operational resilience assessment and testing. Deputise as required at meetings for the Head of Controls. Support the ongoing monitoring and reporting of risk through relevant governance, conducting analysis and reporting on key areas of risk, including internal and external reporting. Help promote a risk focused culture across the bank, embodying Allica's values. Personal Attributes & Experience Strong Risk knowledge and experience including RCSAs, Controls and Risk Libraries, risk event reporting, Expertise in technology control frameworks and vendor management standards. Knowledge of ISO27001 and SOC2 type controls would be advantageous. Knowledge of relevant non financial risk regulatory requirements, e.g. on Operational Resilience, Outsourcing is desirable. Hands on experience of assurance/monitoring of risks and controls across non financial risk disciplines Willing to be very hands on and ability to adapt quickly to the workflow in support of the Controls team, with focus on delivering results and meeting deadlines. Strong written and presentation skills, supported by experience of communication across different levels of seniority. Ability to provide necessary challenge in a constructive manner. Strong team player, with focus on ongoing development to support meeting objective of the team. Working at Allica Bank At Allica Bank we want to ensure our employees have the right tools and environment in which to succeed in their role and in support of our customers. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, so our benefits are designed with you in mind: Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities Options for flexible working Regular social activities Pension contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Private health cover Life assurance Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Don't tick every box? Don't worry if you don't have all the skills or requirements listed on the job description. If you think you'll be a good fit, we'd still love to hear from you! Flexible working We know the '9 to 5' isn't right for everyone. That's why Allica Bank is fully committed to flexible and hybrid working. Please let us know what is best for you and, if we can, we will do our best to accommodate. Diversity We're a diverse bunch here at Allica, with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. Our openness and differences make us stronger, and we want everybody to feel comfortable bringing as much of themselves to work with them as they like.
Allica Bank Limited
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
About Allica Bank Allica is the UK's fastest growing company - and the fastest-growing financial technology (Fintech) firm ever. Our purpose is to help established SMEs, one of the last major underserved opportunities in Fintech. Established SMEs are the backbone of local communities - representing over a third of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers. Department Description Security is woven into every part of Allica. We're not just here to protect the business, we're here to enable it to grow safely and confidently. Our work touches every team and every customer, whether that's keeping payments flowing, data safe or our people equipped with the tools and knowledge to stay secure. We enjoy a mix of pace and purpose. In many banks, security can feel like a blocker - here, it's a partner. At Allica, we're building security for a modern bank, cloud-native, intelligence led and transparent. That means our people have the freedom to shape how security looks, experiment with new approaches, technology and see their impact almost immediately. Role Description - Security Lead As Allica's Security Lead you'll be responsible for building, maturing and leading a high-performing team that designs, runs, and continuously improves the bank's security capabilities across Security Operations and Identity & Access Management. Your role is about outcomes, not just tasks. You will make sure Allica's defences are not only resilient today but are evolving to anticipate tomorrow's threats. You'll set the standard for engineering excellence, automation, and innovation in how security is delivered. Most importantly, you'll shape a culture where security enables growth and trust, rather than slowing it down. Principal Accountabilities Engineering for resilience: Build and maintain security platforms that are scalable, automated, and intelligence driven. Success means fewer manual processes, faster response times, and defences that adapt as the bank grows. Operational excellence: Lead SecOps and IAM with a focus on measurable outcomes: faster detection and response, reduced risk exposure, seamless identity experiences for colleagues. Enablement, not friction: Deliver security solutions that empower the business to move quickly and safely. Create controls that feel invisible in day-to-day operations but deliver confidence at scale. Leadership & growth: Develop a high-performing team of engineers. Coach them to own their outcomes, experiment with new approaches, and continuously raise the bar. Innovation at pace: Champion new technologies and approaches. Stay ahead of industry trends and bring forward ideas that make us different from larger, slower peers. Trust & transparency: Work across departments to build security into Allica's DNA, ensuring stakeholders understand not just what we're doing, but why it matters. Personal Attributes & Experience Proven experience leading technical security teams, ideally across Security Operations and Identity. A track record of delivering outcomes that matters, whether that's reducing mean time to detect/respond, implementing zero-trust, or driving measurable adoption of new security platforms. Evidence of going above and beyond: embracing emerging technologies before they became mainstream, delivering automation that changed how teams work, or implementing solutions that peers said couldn't be done. Strong engineering background with hands-on ability in at least one core area (e.g. SIEM/SOAR, XDR, cloud security, incident response). Experience with Microsoft Azure environments and industry knowledge/experience of MDR/XDR platforms, as well as security tooling for email. A leader who empowers others: proven ability to coach, inspire, and grow engineering talent. Highly collaborative, with the ability to work at pace in a cross-functional environment and translate complex security challenges into clear, actionable outcomes. An innovator with curiosity and drive to explore new tools, new ideas, and new ways of thinking. Working at Allica Bank At Allica Bank we want to ensure our employees have the right tools and environment in which to succeed in their role and in support of our customers. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, so our benefits are designed with you in mind: Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities Options for flexible working Regular social activities Pension contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Private health cover Life assurance Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Don't tick every box? Don't worry if you don't have all the skills or requirements listed on the job description. If you think you'll be a good fit, we'd still love to hear from you! Flexible working We know the '9-to-5' isn't right for everyone. That's why Allica Bank is fully committed to flexible and hybrid working. Please let us know what is best for you and, if we can, we will do our best to accommodate. Diversity We're a diverse bunch here at Allica, with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. Our openness and differences make us stronger, and we want everybody to feel comfortable bringing as much of themselves to work with them as they like.
Oct 29, 2025
Full time
About Allica Bank Allica is the UK's fastest growing company - and the fastest-growing financial technology (Fintech) firm ever. Our purpose is to help established SMEs, one of the last major underserved opportunities in Fintech. Established SMEs are the backbone of local communities - representing over a third of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers. Department Description Security is woven into every part of Allica. We're not just here to protect the business, we're here to enable it to grow safely and confidently. Our work touches every team and every customer, whether that's keeping payments flowing, data safe or our people equipped with the tools and knowledge to stay secure. We enjoy a mix of pace and purpose. In many banks, security can feel like a blocker - here, it's a partner. At Allica, we're building security for a modern bank, cloud-native, intelligence led and transparent. That means our people have the freedom to shape how security looks, experiment with new approaches, technology and see their impact almost immediately. Role Description - Security Lead As Allica's Security Lead you'll be responsible for building, maturing and leading a high-performing team that designs, runs, and continuously improves the bank's security capabilities across Security Operations and Identity & Access Management. Your role is about outcomes, not just tasks. You will make sure Allica's defences are not only resilient today but are evolving to anticipate tomorrow's threats. You'll set the standard for engineering excellence, automation, and innovation in how security is delivered. Most importantly, you'll shape a culture where security enables growth and trust, rather than slowing it down. Principal Accountabilities Engineering for resilience: Build and maintain security platforms that are scalable, automated, and intelligence driven. Success means fewer manual processes, faster response times, and defences that adapt as the bank grows. Operational excellence: Lead SecOps and IAM with a focus on measurable outcomes: faster detection and response, reduced risk exposure, seamless identity experiences for colleagues. Enablement, not friction: Deliver security solutions that empower the business to move quickly and safely. Create controls that feel invisible in day-to-day operations but deliver confidence at scale. Leadership & growth: Develop a high-performing team of engineers. Coach them to own their outcomes, experiment with new approaches, and continuously raise the bar. Innovation at pace: Champion new technologies and approaches. Stay ahead of industry trends and bring forward ideas that make us different from larger, slower peers. Trust & transparency: Work across departments to build security into Allica's DNA, ensuring stakeholders understand not just what we're doing, but why it matters. Personal Attributes & Experience Proven experience leading technical security teams, ideally across Security Operations and Identity. A track record of delivering outcomes that matters, whether that's reducing mean time to detect/respond, implementing zero-trust, or driving measurable adoption of new security platforms. Evidence of going above and beyond: embracing emerging technologies before they became mainstream, delivering automation that changed how teams work, or implementing solutions that peers said couldn't be done. Strong engineering background with hands-on ability in at least one core area (e.g. SIEM/SOAR, XDR, cloud security, incident response). Experience with Microsoft Azure environments and industry knowledge/experience of MDR/XDR platforms, as well as security tooling for email. A leader who empowers others: proven ability to coach, inspire, and grow engineering talent. Highly collaborative, with the ability to work at pace in a cross-functional environment and translate complex security challenges into clear, actionable outcomes. An innovator with curiosity and drive to explore new tools, new ideas, and new ways of thinking. Working at Allica Bank At Allica Bank we want to ensure our employees have the right tools and environment in which to succeed in their role and in support of our customers. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, so our benefits are designed with you in mind: Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities Options for flexible working Regular social activities Pension contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Private health cover Life assurance Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Don't tick every box? Don't worry if you don't have all the skills or requirements listed on the job description. If you think you'll be a good fit, we'd still love to hear from you! Flexible working We know the '9-to-5' isn't right for everyone. That's why Allica Bank is fully committed to flexible and hybrid working. Please let us know what is best for you and, if we can, we will do our best to accommodate. Diversity We're a diverse bunch here at Allica, with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. Our openness and differences make us stronger, and we want everybody to feel comfortable bringing as much of themselves to work with them as they like.
Allica Bank Limited
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
About Allica Bank About Allica Bank Allica is the UK's fastest growing company - and the fastest-growing financial technology (Fintech) firm ever. Our purpose is to help established SMEs, one of the last major underserved opportunities in Fintech. Established SMEs are the backbone of local communities - representing over a third of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers. Department Description Department Description We're seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to strengthen our cloud platform capabilities as Allica continues to scale. The role involves designing, automating, and maintaining Azure-based platform services across Windows and Linux environments, supporting multi-region deployments, and embedding self-service capabilities for development teams. You'll leverage Azure DevOps Pipelines, Terraform, and Azure native services to enable Infrastructure as Code (IaC), guided by the Azure Well-Architected Framework to ensure security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. Principal Accountabilities Design, deploy, and operate secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across multiple regions in Microsoft Azure. Build and manage Azure Container Apps for running microservices and lightweight containerized workloads. Configure and optimise Azure networking components - VNETs, NSGs, Load Balancers, Application Gateway, and Azure Front Door. Implement and maintain Azure Firewall, API Management (APIM), Databases, Service Bus, and Event Grid. Drive infrastructure automation and governance through Terraform and Azure DevOps Pipelines. Implement and maintain Azure App Services including Function Apps and Logic Apps for automation and integration. Introduce self-service templates and tooling to empower development teams to deploy securely and independently. Apply Azure Well-Architected Framework principles to ensure solutions meet standards of reliability, performance, cost optimization, and security. Collaborate with Security, Engineering teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. Maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, configuration, and automation processes. Experience Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, infrastructure, networking , Gen- AI, AI adoption. Proficiency in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices. Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines and GitHub for CI/CD, including branching and version control strategies. Skilled in managing Windows and Linux systems in cloud environments. Experience with multi-region architectures, resiliency design, and disaster recovery planning. Knowledge of Azure App Services, Container Apps, Function Apps, Logic Apps, Service Bus, and Event Grid. Understanding of Azure networking, Front Door, Firewall, and APIM. Experience working in regulated environments such as fintech or financial services, with strong appreciation for security, auditability, and compliance. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities with a collaborative mindset. Working at Allica Bank Working at Allica Bank At Allica Bank we want to ensure our employees have the right tools and environment in which to succeed in their role and in support of our customers. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, so our benefits are designed with you in mind: Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities Options for flexible working Regular social activities Pension contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Private health cover Life assurance Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Don't tick every box? Don't tick every box? Don't worry if you don't have all the skills or requirements listed on the job description. If you think you'll be a good fit, we'd still love to hear from you! Flexible working Flexible working We know the '9-to-5' isn't right for everyone. That's why Allica Bank is fully committed to flexible and hybrid working. Please let us know what is best for you and, if we can, we will do our best to accommodate. Diversity Diversity We're a diverse bunch here at Allica, with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. Our openness and differences make us stronger, and we want everybody to feel comfortable bringing as much of themselves to work with them as they like.
Oct 29, 2025
Full time
About Allica Bank About Allica Bank Allica is the UK's fastest growing company - and the fastest-growing financial technology (Fintech) firm ever. Our purpose is to help established SMEs, one of the last major underserved opportunities in Fintech. Established SMEs are the backbone of local communities - representing over a third of our economy - yet have been largely neglected both by traditional high street banks and modern fintech providers. Department Description Department Description We're seeking an experienced Platform Engineer to strengthen our cloud platform capabilities as Allica continues to scale. The role involves designing, automating, and maintaining Azure-based platform services across Windows and Linux environments, supporting multi-region deployments, and embedding self-service capabilities for development teams. You'll leverage Azure DevOps Pipelines, Terraform, and Azure native services to enable Infrastructure as Code (IaC), guided by the Azure Well-Architected Framework to ensure security, performance, reliability, and cost efficiency. Principal Accountabilities Design, deploy, and operate secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across multiple regions in Microsoft Azure. Build and manage Azure Container Apps for running microservices and lightweight containerized workloads. Configure and optimise Azure networking components - VNETs, NSGs, Load Balancers, Application Gateway, and Azure Front Door. Implement and maintain Azure Firewall, API Management (APIM), Databases, Service Bus, and Event Grid. Drive infrastructure automation and governance through Terraform and Azure DevOps Pipelines. Implement and maintain Azure App Services including Function Apps and Logic Apps for automation and integration. Introduce self-service templates and tooling to empower development teams to deploy securely and independently. Apply Azure Well-Architected Framework principles to ensure solutions meet standards of reliability, performance, cost optimization, and security. Collaborate with Security, Engineering teams to ensure compliance and continuous improvement. Maintain comprehensive documentation for systems, configuration, and automation processes. Experience Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services, infrastructure, networking , Gen- AI, AI adoption. Proficiency in Terraform and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices. Experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines and GitHub for CI/CD, including branching and version control strategies. Skilled in managing Windows and Linux systems in cloud environments. Experience with multi-region architectures, resiliency design, and disaster recovery planning. Knowledge of Azure App Services, Container Apps, Function Apps, Logic Apps, Service Bus, and Event Grid. Understanding of Azure networking, Front Door, Firewall, and APIM. Experience working in regulated environments such as fintech or financial services, with strong appreciation for security, auditability, and compliance. Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities with a collaborative mindset. Working at Allica Bank Working at Allica Bank At Allica Bank we want to ensure our employees have the right tools and environment in which to succeed in their role and in support of our customers. Our employees are at the heart of everything we do, so our benefits are designed with you in mind: Full onboarding support and continued development opportunities Options for flexible working Regular social activities Pension contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Private health cover Life assurance Family friendly policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave Don't tick every box? Don't tick every box? Don't worry if you don't have all the skills or requirements listed on the job description. If you think you'll be a good fit, we'd still love to hear from you! Flexible working Flexible working We know the '9-to-5' isn't right for everyone. That's why Allica Bank is fully committed to flexible and hybrid working. Please let us know what is best for you and, if we can, we will do our best to accommodate. Diversity Diversity We're a diverse bunch here at Allica, with all kinds of experiences, backgrounds and lifestyles. Our openness and differences make us stronger, and we want everybody to feel comfortable bringing as much of themselves to work with them as they like.