Harrods Transaction Services Assistant Manager

Location
London England UK
Department
Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
Industry
Selective Retailing & Department Stores
Posted
Sept 30, 2026

Harrods Transaction Services Assistant Manager in Knightsbridge. Lead financial compliance team, manage transactions and risk.

Role & Responsibilities

  • Lead and coach team members through performance management and development initiatives, prioritising decision-making excellence and risk mitigation
  • Monitor service levels, KPIs, and overall operational performance, identifying improvement opportunities and implementing corrective measures
  • Plan and deliver daily team briefs covering business performance, customer stories, and team achievements to maintain engagement and alignment
  • Manage complex escalations and high-risk issues to resolution, ensuring customer confidence and timely case closure
  • Build stakeholder relationships across the business through adaptive communication and collaborative problem-solving
  • Implement advanced risk management protocols and make accountable business decisions in accordance with compliance requirements

Qualifications

  • Proven background in financial crimes, compliance, or transaction management
  • Demonstrated people management and team leadership experience
  • Strong technology proficiency with ability to master multiple web-based systems rapidly
  • Advanced communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Knowledge of banking operations, VAT processes, and regulatory frameworks

Skills

Financial crimes compliance Transaction processing systems Web-based platform proficiency Performance management KPI monitoring and reporting Risk assessment and mitigation Stakeholder communication Team coaching and feedback Escalation management Regulatory knowledge

Experience

Extensive background in financial services, compliance, or transaction management roles, with demonstrated supervisory or team leadership experience. Candidate should possess a track record of managing complex financial processes and building effective team cultures centred on compliance and performance excellence.

Education

No specific educational qualifications are mandated; however, relevant qualifications in finance, compliance, or business administration are advantageous.

Workplace

This position is based in London, England, UK.

About Cerulean

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Harrods

Harrods Transaction Services Assistant Manager

London, UK

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