Forensic Data Analyst

Harrods Careers
Cheltenham
3 months ago
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Forensic Data Analyst

Our Financial Crime team are now looking for a Forensic Data Analyst to join us in safeguarding Harrods from financial crime. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team that plays a vital role in protecting our business and customers. If you have a passion for data, a sharp analytical mind, and a keen eye for detail, this could be the perfect role for you.


About the Role

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.


You will:

  • 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.

You’ll also be required to complete a certification in Anti-Money Laundering, fully funded by Harrods upon successful completion of your probation period.


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.


About You

You will be a detail-oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for uncovering insights through data. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment and be confident in communicating complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.


You will:

  • 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.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.


Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.


In return you’ll receive an excellent benefits package, including a company pension, flexible working, 25 days’ holiday, and your birthday off, up to 33% in-store discount (including across our food hall and restaurants) and a season ticket loan.


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.


Additional Information
Time Type

Permanent


Department

AntiMoney Laundering (Jess Vose)


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