Catherine Britton
About Catherine Britton
Catherine Britton serves as the Head of Fraud Risk at Starling Bank, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from the University of Southampton and a Master of Science in Forensic Psychology from the University of Portsmouth.
Work at Starling Bank
Catherine Britton has held multiple roles at Starling Bank since joining the organization. She began as an AML/Fraud Operations Specialist in 2017, where she worked for nine months. Following this, she served as Head of AML/Fraud from 2017 to 2020, a position that involved overseeing anti-money laundering and fraud prevention strategies. In 2020, she transitioned to the role of Head of Financial Crime Strategy, where she focused on developing comprehensive strategies to combat financial crime until 2021. Currently, she is the Head of Fraud Risk, a position she has held since 2021, where she leads efforts to mitigate fraud risks within the bank.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Britton has a strong educational background in psychology and forensic psychology. She earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology from the University of Southampton, studying from 2010 to 2013. Following this, she pursued a Master of Science (MSc) in Forensic Psychology at the University of Portsmouth, completing her studies in 2015. Her academic training provides her with a solid foundation for understanding behavioral patterns related to fraud and crime, which is essential in her current role.
Background in Cyber Crime and Fraud Analysis
Before joining Starling Bank, Catherine Britton worked at moneycorp as a Cyber Crime and Digital Fraud Analyst from 2015 to 2017. In this role, she focused on identifying and mitigating digital fraud threats, gaining valuable experience in the financial sector's cybersecurity landscape. This position equipped her with the skills necessary to address complex fraud challenges, which she later applied in her various roles at Starling Bank.
Career Progression in Financial Crime Prevention
Catherine Britton's career in financial crime prevention has seen significant progression. After her initial role as an AML/Fraud Operations Specialist at Starling Bank, she advanced to Head of AML/Fraud, where she managed fraud prevention initiatives for three years. Her subsequent role as Head of Financial Crime Strategy allowed her to shape the bank's approach to combating financial crime. Currently, as Head of Fraud Risk, she continues to influence the bank's strategies to protect against fraud.