Larissa Cowell
About Larissa Cowell
Larissa Cowell is a Payment Fraud Prevention Specialist at Starling Bank, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours from Kingston University and a Master of Laws from the University of Bristol.
Work at Starling Bank
Larissa Cowell has been employed at Starling Bank as a Payment Fraud Prevention Specialist since 2021. In this role, she focuses on identifying and preventing fraudulent activities related to payments. Prior to her current position, she worked as a KYC Onboarding Analyst from 2020 to 2021, where she was responsible for ensuring compliance with Know Your Customer regulations. Additionally, she served as a Client Onboarding Analyst from 2019 to 2020, contributing to the onboarding process for new clients.
Education and Expertise
Larissa Cowell holds a Bachelor of Laws with Honours (LLB) in Law with Business from Kingston University, which she completed from 2013 to 2016. She furthered her education at the University of Bristol, obtaining a Master of Laws (LLM) in Law and Globalisation from 2016 to 2018. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles and business practices, which supports her work in payment fraud prevention.
Background
Before joining Starling Bank, Larissa Cowell gained diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a Bar Supervisor at The Cambridge Arms for nine months in 2016, and later as a Guest Relations Manager at Greene King from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she completed a two-month internship as a Legal Intern at Britannia Capital Markets Limited in 2019. Her early career also included a position as a Waitress at The White Hart Hotel from 2015 to 2016.
Career Progression
Larissa Cowell's career has shown a clear progression in the financial and legal sectors. After her initial roles in hospitality, she transitioned into the finance industry with positions at Starling Bank, where she developed expertise in client onboarding and compliance. Her legal internship provided her with practical experience that complements her academic qualifications, enhancing her capabilities in her current role focused on payment fraud prevention.