Offshore cyber security for FinTech, built for regulated environments

In short

FinTechs carry bank-grade security expectations on start-up budgets. TalentDock places dedicated SOC analysts, cloud security, IAM and GRC specialists in Sri Lanka with UK FinTechs, from £1,695 a month all-in, working inside your controls so you can evidence them to regulators, partners and auditors.

Regulation

What regulated firms need to check first

Using offshore staff is an outsourcing and third-party risk decision. FCA-regulated firms should assess whether the arrangement is material outsourcing under SYSC 8 (and PRA SS2/21 for PRA-regulated firms), keep the ability to audit and exit, and reflect it in operational resilience mapping. Firms serving EU clients may also fall under DORA’s ICT third-party requirements.

TalentDock supports this with a clear service agreement, audit and access rights, data transfer paperwork under UK GDPR and documented controls. Your compliance team makes the final call.

Roles

Security roles FinTechs hire offshore

SOC analysts

Extended-hours monitoring of payments and customer platforms.

Cloud security engineers

Guardrails and posture for AWS or Azure.

IAM engineers

Privileged access and access reviews auditors ask for.

GRC analysts

PCI DSS, ISO 27001 and DORA evidence.

Where to draw the line

Keep regulated decision-making, senior manager accountability and any clearance-bound work in the UK. Offshore specialists do the hands-on work under your controls.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can an FCA-regulated firm use offshore security staff?

Yes, provided the arrangement meets FCA outsourcing and operational resilience expectations. Assess materiality, keep audit and exit rights and notify the regulator where required.

Does DORA apply to UK FinTechs?

DORA applies to EU financial entities. UK firms are affected if they have EU-regulated entities or provide ICT services to EU financial firms.

How do you handle cardholder data?

Staff access only what the role needs, from managed devices, within your PCI DSS scope and controls.

What does it cost?

From £1,695 a month for analysts and £2,295 for engineers, all-in.

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