Catherine Britton
About Catherine Britton
Catherine Britton serves as the Head of Fraud Risk at Starling Bank, a position she has held since 2021. With a background in financial crime strategy and operations, she has extensive experience in fraud prevention and risk management.
Work at Starling Bank
Catherine Britton has held multiple roles at Starling Bank, currently serving as the Head of Fraud Risk since 2021. In this position, she oversees the bank's strategies to mitigate fraud risks. Prior to this role, she was the Head of Financial Crime Strategy for one year, where she developed and implemented policies to combat financial crime. Britton also served as the Head of AML/Fraud from 2017 to 2020, focusing on anti-money laundering and fraud prevention initiatives. Her career at Starling Bank began as an AML/Fraud Operations Specialist in 2017, where she worked for nine months.
Education and Expertise
Catherine Britton holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology from the University of Southampton, which she completed from 2010 to 2013. She furthered her education with a Master of Science (MSc) in Forensic Psychology from the University of Portsmouth, graduating in 2015. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in understanding human behavior, which is essential in her roles related to fraud risk and financial crime.
Background in Financial Crime and Fraud Prevention
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 cyber threats and digital fraud. Her extensive experience in financial crime and fraud prevention spans several years and includes various roles that have equipped her with specialized knowledge in this field.
Career Progression in Fraud Risk Management
Catherine Britton's career in fraud risk management has seen significant progression. Starting as an AML/Fraud Operations Specialist at Starling Bank, she quickly advanced to Head of AML/Fraud, where she managed comprehensive fraud prevention strategies. Her subsequent role as Head of Financial Crime Strategy further solidified her expertise, leading to her current position as Head of Fraud Risk. This trajectory highlights her commitment and contributions to enhancing fraud risk management practices.