Financial Crime Manager

Harrods; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury department store in Westminster is seeking a Financial Crime Manager to lead the prevention and investigation of financial crime. This role involves overseeing regulatory reporting, managing a high-performing team, and guiding colleagues on compliance standards. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and a background in Anti-Money Laundering. This position offers a hybrid working model with a focus on professional development.

Benefits

Funded Anti-Money Laundering certification

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in financial crime and AML compliance.
• Experience leading teams and managing high-pressure situations.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and promote compliance culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
• Act as senior escalation point for high-risk transactions.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team.
• Deliver AML training and coaching across the team.
• Produce reports and risk metrics for senior leadership.

Skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Anti-Money Laundering knowledge

Job description

As Financial Crime Manager, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the Harrods brand. In this role, you'll act as Deputy MLRO, leading the prevention, detection, and investigation of financial crime across our business. You'll oversee regulatory reporting, guide colleagues on high‑risk transactions, and ensure our compliance standards remain best‑in‑class.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation and submission of Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and regulatory filings.
• Acting as a senior escalation point for high‑risk and PEP transactions.
• Leading and developing a high‑performing team, monitoring employee and customer transactions, ensuring they are in line with AML regulations.
• Delivering AML training and coaching across the team.
• Producing reports and risk metrics to inform senior leadership.
• Champion a culture of compliance, accountability, and operational excellence. Set high standards for ethical conduct and continuous learning across the team and wider business.

Depending on your role, you may be fully on‑site or have a mix of on‑site and home working – this is what we refer to as 'Hybrid'. Our hybrid working policy allows colleagues to work from home for part of the week, with a minimum of three days on‑site, depending on business needs.

Please see our Hybrid@Harrods policy on our Career Site for more information or speak to a member of our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions regarding the requirements for this role.

You will be a confident leader with proven expertise in financial crime and AML compliance. You thrive in complex, high‑pressure environments, balancing strategic oversight with hands‑on investigation. Your ability to inspire and develop teams, influence senior stakeholders, and champion a culture of compliance will set you apart.

Qualifications

• Have strong analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Have a strong background in Anti‑Money Laundering.
• Have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Harrods is one of the world's most iconic luxury department stores, home to the finest designers and most sought‑after brands. Our mission is to make visiting Knightsbridge one of the world's most inspiring shopping experiences, blending heritage with innovation to create something truly unique.

Our Promise to You

Help us protect the integrity of Harrods and we'll help you build an exceptional career. Alongside a supportive environment and opportunities to grow across our diverse business, you'll be funded to complete an Anti‑Money Laundering certification once probation is passed.

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.