Financial Crime Officer at Harrods

About the Role

• In this role you will be responsible for establishing and following internal procedures to prevent money laundering, reporting on and ensuring compliance with internal and external regulation and assisting in all matters concerning financial crime.  You will ensure that the company establishes and maintains appropriate policies, procedures, systems, and controls to meet its regulatory obligations and requirements. You’ll be the go-to expert for interpreting new legislation, advising on complex transactions, and ensuring our policies and procedures are robust, effective, and understood across the business.
• You’ll work closely with teams across Harrods to roll out updates, deliver training, and monitor compliance, all while maintaining our commitment to exceptional customer service.

You will also-

• Review customer due diligence and onboarding documentation for high-value cash transactions and safe deposit applications
• Advise on AML and regulatory obligations, report on compliance KPIs. Manage and escalate issues to reduce non-compliance
• Maintain and update AML documentation, training packs, and screening systems
• Analyse inconsistencies and trends in data and act on them accordingly
• This role is hybrid, with a minimum of three days on-site per week depending on business needs. Please see our Hybrid@Harrods policy on our Career Site for more information.

About You

You will have prior experience in a similar role, , ideally within a customer-focused environment. You will be a confident communicator with a strong understanding of financial crime and AML regulations. You’ll be comfortable working independently, managing multiple projects, and making risk-based decisions.

You will:

• Have excellent interpersonal and report writing skills
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Have an active interest in anti-money laundering and/or fraud investigations
• Be highly organised with strong time management and attention to detail
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office and data analysis and familiarity with SAP
• Be willing to complete (or already hold) an ICA Diploma in Anti Money Laundering and/or Financial Crime
• Be proactive in building relationships across departments and delivering engaging training