Laurie Hood
About Laurie Hood
Laurie Hood serves as the Deputy MLRO and Compliance Officer at Starling Bank, a position held since 2017. Previously, Hood worked as a Financial Crime Specialist at Starling Bank for five months and as an Adjudicator at the Financial Ombudsman Service from 2012 to 2016.
Current Role at Starling Bank
Laurie Hood serves as the Deputy Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) and Compliance Officer at Starling Bank. Laurie has held this position since 2017, contributing to the bank's compliance framework and financial crime prevention strategies. In this role, Laurie is responsible for ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and managing risks associated with financial crime.
Previous Experience at Starling Bank
Prior to the current role, Laurie Hood worked at Starling Bank as a Financial Crime Specialist for a period of five months in 2017. This position involved identifying and mitigating risks related to financial crime, enhancing the bank's ability to detect and prevent fraudulent activities.
Experience at Financial Ombudsman Service
Laurie Hood worked at the Financial Ombudsman Service as an Adjudicator from 2012 to 2016. During this four-year tenure, Laurie was involved in resolving disputes between consumers and financial service providers, applying regulatory knowledge to ensure fair outcomes.
Education Background
Laurie Hood studied at Hastingsbury Upper School & Community College. This educational background provided foundational knowledge and skills that contributed to Laurie's career in financial services and compliance.