Aliya Iftikhar
About Aliya Iftikhar
Aliya Iftikhar is an Intelligence Officer at Starling Bank, where she has worked since 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Master of Laws from the University of Lincoln and has experience in financial crime and domestic violence advocacy.
Work at Starling Bank
Aliya Iftikhar has been employed at Starling Bank since 2021 as an Intelligence Officer. In this role, she is responsible for analyzing and mitigating risks related to financial crime. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Fraud Investigator at Starling Bank for four months in 2020. Her experience in these roles contributes to the bank's commitment to maintaining security and compliance in its operations.
Education and Expertise
Aliya Iftikhar earned her Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of Lincoln, achieving a 2:1 classification from 2014 to 2017. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Law from the same university, completing her studies in 2018. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles, which supports her work in intelligence and financial crime.
Professional Background
Before joining Starling Bank, Aliya Iftikhar held various positions in the financial and legal sectors. She worked as a Financial Crime Associate at Deloitte for five months in 2019, and as an Analyst at Gordon Dadds Group plc for nine months in the same year. Additionally, she served as a Trainee Probation Officer with Her Majesty's Prison and Probation Service from 2020 to 2021. These roles have equipped her with diverse skills relevant to her current position.
Community Involvement
Aliya Iftikhar has actively engaged in community service, particularly in support of women's rights and awareness. She volunteered for Welsh Women's Aid, contributing to initiatives aimed at combating domestic violence. At the University of Lincoln, she served as Women's Officer for a society, focusing on increasing women's political participation. Additionally, as BAME Officer, she initiated a campaign on 'Stop and Search Rights,' which was nominated for Campaign of the Year in 2018.
Early Education
Aliya Iftikhar completed her secondary education at Thomas Telford School from 2007 to 2014. This foundational education prepared her for her subsequent studies in law at the University of Lincoln, where she developed her interest in legal issues and social justice.