Accredited Financial Investigator working on confiscation investigations and financial crime at the FCA. Protecting market integrity and supporting high-stakes enforcement actions in the UK.
Responsibilities
Lead complex confiscation investigations running parallel to criminal investigations conducted by EMO colleagues, which target issues including insider dealing and unauthorised activities, in order to protect market integrity
Deploy advanced investigative powers to trace criminal benefit and realisable assets, including those hidden in foreign jurisdictions
Analyse, present and evidence financial data to trace the extent and whereabouts of criminal benefit and realisable property, supporting high-stakes enforcement actions
Draft witness statements for Restraint Orders under section 41 POCA and police those orders once obtained; draft Statements of Information under section 16 POCA for confiscation proceedings; apply for recovery orders in civil cases and ensuring robust case preparation and compliance with legislation
Support FCA counsel in court proceedings, where appropriate giving evidence and ensuring effective resolutions in Crown, High and Magistrates’ Courts
Exercise of civil powers under Part 5 POCA - for candidates without accreditation to exercise these powers, training can be provided to reach the required standard, when appropriate and necessary
Lead asset recovery that restores fairness and trust, returning illicit funds to the system and protecting millions of UK consumers through impactful work across the UK
Build specialist expertise in financial crime enforcement, developing POCA and cross‑border investigation skills, with some UK travel required and occasional overnight stays
Requirements
Currently accredited by the Proceeds of Crime Centre (NCA) as either: A Financial Investigator and Confiscator exercising Part 2 and Part 8 POCA powers, or A Financial Investigator exercising Part 8 POCA powers
You must also be actively working in these roles (i.e. your accreditation is not suspended) and have demonstrable experience leading investigations under POCA.
Demonstrable experience of working on complex, serious financial crime or criminal investigations (e.g. NIM Level 3) involving confiscation, asset tracing, or proceeds of crime, including setting investigation strategies and reporting to stakeholders
Proven experience and practical application of relevant legal frameworks and investigative tools, including: CPIA, PACE, RIPA/IPA, MLAT
Different areas of jurisprudence such as trust, contract, property, company, insolvency law
Secondary legislation such as the Criminal and Civil Procedure Rules and Statutory Instrument
Experienced in using mainstream financial intelligence tools such as Moneyweb, ARENA and consumer credit databases to gather and interpret information with care and accuracy
Comfortable working with Altia or similar software to organise and analyse complex datasets, ensuring clarity and structure in financial information
Demonstrable analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to apply sound judgement and offer well considered recommendations that enhance team performance
Effective communication skills, able to share complex information in a clear and approachable way, both in writing and verbally, promoting understanding and collaboration
Collaborative and efficient approach with a can-do attitude, maintaining positivity while working under pressure to meet deadlines and deliver meaningful outcomes
Benefits
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work
Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary
Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection and 24/7 Employee Assistance
35 hours of paid volunteering annually
A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle
Job title
Accredited Financial Investigator, Proceeds of Crime Team
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