Forensic Data Analyst

Harrods; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retail institution in the UK is seeking a Forensic Data Analyst to analyze and interpret transactional data, supporting investigations into potential financial crime risks. The ideal candidate will have experience with large datasets and analytical tools, and strong communication skills. This role offers a mix of on-site and remote work arrangements, along with benefits such as a company pension and discounts.

Benefits

Company pension

Flexible working

25 days holiday and birthday off

Up to 33% in-store discount

Season ticket loan

Qualifications

• Experience working with large datasets and using analytics tools.
• Prior experience in a data analysis role, ideally in a similar environment.
• Familiarity with AML, fraud detection, or financial crime investigations.

Responsibilities

• Analyse customer transactions and alerts to detect suspicious activity.
• Apply statistical and data mining techniques to uncover unusual patterns.
• Design and maintain dashboards to monitor financial crime trends.

Skills

Data analysis

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAP

Power BI

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Our Financial Crime team are now looking for a Forensic Data Analyst to join us in safeguarding Harrods from financial crime. In this role, you will be responsible for analysing and interpreting large volumes of transactional and alert data to identify potential financial crime risks, including money laundering and fraud. You'll support investigations and risk assessments by delivering data-driven insights, maintaining dashboards, and ensuring data accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Analyse customer transactions and alerts to detect suspicious activity.
• Apply statistical and data mining techniques to uncover unusual patterns and collaborate with Financial Crime Officers to support investigations and build case narratives.
• Design and maintain dashboards to monitor financial crime trends.
• Automate recurring reports and ensure data integrity and support group-wide risk assessments with relevant data.
• Stay informed on emerging financial crime risks and regulatory changes.
• Monitor sanctions regimes and ensure appropriate actions are taken.
• Work closely with departments such as Security Investigations, Transaction Services, Employee Relations, Audit, and Finance.
• Complete a certification in Anti-Money Laundering, fully funded by Harrods upon successful completion of your probation period.

Qualifications

• Have experience working with large datasets and using analytics tools.
• Have prior experience in a data analysis role, ideally in a similar environment.
• Have working knowledge of SAP, Power BI and fluency in using MS Office programmes.
• Have strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Be familiar with AML, fraud detection, or financial crime investigations.
• Be proactive in understanding new legislation and risk typologies.

Working Arrangements

Depending on your role, you may be fully on-site or have a mix of on-site and home working 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.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Flexible working
• 25 days holiday and birthday off
• Up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants)
• Season ticket loan