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 and an Adjudicator at the Financial Ombudsman Service.
Work at Starling Bank
Laurie Hood has been employed at Starling Bank since 2017. Currently, she holds the position of Deputy MLRO (Money Laundering Reporting Officer) and Compliance Officer. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring that the bank adheres to regulatory requirements and internal policies related to financial crime and compliance. Prior to her current position, she worked as a Financial Crime Specialist at Starling Bank for a period of five months in 2017.
Previous Experience in Financial Services
Before joining Starling Bank, Laurie Hood worked at the Financial Ombudsman Service as an Adjudicator from 2012 to 2016. In this role, she was involved in resolving disputes between consumers and financial service providers, contributing to fair outcomes in financial services. Her experience in this position provided her with a solid foundation in understanding regulatory frameworks and consumer protection.
Education and Expertise
Laurie Hood studied at Hastingsbury Upper School & Community College. Her educational background has equipped her with the foundational knowledge necessary for her roles in compliance and financial crime prevention within the banking sector.