Ana Cross
About Ana Cross
Ana Cross is a KYC Onboarding Analyst currently working at Starling Bank, with a diverse background in art department assistance and various internships in the media industry. She has accumulated extensive experience in roles at organizations such as the BBC, ITV, and Shutterstock since beginning her career in 2011.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Ana Cross serves as a KYC Onboarding Analyst at Starling Bank. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the bank's compliance and customer onboarding processes. Her role involves verifying customer identities and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
Previous Experience in Art Departments
Ana Cross has extensive experience in art departments across various media organizations. She worked as an Art Department Assistant at ITV from 2013 to 2015 and continued in similar roles at Sky from 2017 to 2020 and at the BBC since 2015. This background has provided her with a solid foundation in visual storytelling and production design.
Internships in Media and Photography
Ana has participated in several internships that enhanced her skills in media and photography. Notable internships include her role as a News Review Intern at The Sunday Times in 2018, a Photo Editing Intern at SUITCASE Magazine in 2017, and an internship at Magnum Photos in 2016. These experiences contributed to her understanding of editorial processes and visual communication.
Educational Background
Ana Cross studied at Mossbourne Community Academy, where she achieved her GCSEs from 2006 to 2013. She then attended Richmond Upon Thames College, completing an Art & Design Foundation in 2014. Ana furthered her education at Falmouth University, earning a BA (Hons) in Press & Editorial Photography from 2014 to 2017.
Volunteer Experience
In 2019, Ana Cross volunteered with InterVolve for two months in Greece. This experience allowed her to engage with community projects and develop skills in teamwork and social responsibility.