Accredited Financial Investigator, Proceeds of Crime Team

Accredited Financial Investigator Proceeds of Crime TeamDivision EMO Team - Proceeds of Crime TeamSalary - National (Leeds) ranging from 43100 to 53700 and London 47300 to 59000 per annum (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)About the FCAThe FCA regulates the conduct of 45000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.The Proceeds of Crime Team is a specialist unit within the FCA made up of Accredited Financial Investigators Financial Intelligence Officers Confiscators and professional support staff. Together we deliver expert financial investigation capabilities that help the FCA meet its responsibilities under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA).Our work plays a vital role in the FCAs credible deterrence agenda supporting the prosecution of criminal offences that fall within our statutory remit under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 and the Financial Services Act 2012.As a dedicated financial investigation function we focus on:Tracing restraining and confiscating the proceeds of criminal conduct removing illicit gains from convicted individualsCompensating victims of financial crime wherever possibleEnforcing confiscation orders using the full range of powers available to ensure complianceUsing civil recovery powers under Part 5 of POCA and related legislation to identify and forfeit criminal assetsIn this role youll work as part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team delivering complex investigations under POCA while also contributing to wider enforcement and regulatory projects.The role will necessitate some travel within the UK with a potential requirement to stay overnight on occasions. The role will also involve the exercise of civil powers under Part 5 POCA. Training will be provided.What will you be doingAs an Accredited Financial Investigator you will play a key role in delivering financial investigations that run alongside criminal cases led by our Enforcement Division. Your work will primarily focus on cases involving insider dealing unauthorised business activity and other financial misconduct.Your responsibilities will include:Undertaking confiscation investigations under POCA using your investigative powers to identify trace and evidence criminal benefit and realisable assets including assets held overseasAnalysing presenting and evidencing complex financial data to support enforcement outcomes and ensure the effective recovery of illicit gainsDrafting legal documentation including witness statements to support Restraint Orders under Section 41 POCA Statements of Information under Section 16 POCA for confiscation proceedings applications for freezing and recovery orders in civil casesSupporting FCA Counsel during legal proceedings and where required giving evidence in the Crown Court High Court or Magistrates Court.Monitoring and policing restraint / freezing orders once granted to prevent the dissipation of assetsWhat will you get from the roleThe opportunity to work in a fast paced growing specialised role and team supporting colleagues across the organisation to deliver the FCAs commitment to fight financial crimeYou will be recognised as a subject matter expert guiding and advising colleagues both junior and senior on matters relating to proceeds of crime workAccess to ongoing professional development to expand your skills and knowledge in areas such as proceeds of crime investigation techniques supervision of financial services and markets technical and IT skills (especially in developing areas such as crypto assets and AI) either through the FCAs inhouse course catalogue or via our FCA access to LinkedIn LearningThe opportunity for career progression either within the Proceeds of Crime Team or across the wider FCAWhich skills are requiredWe are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here)MinimumCurrently accredited by the Proceeds of Crime Centre (NCA) as either:a Financial Investigator and Confiscator exercising Part 2 and Part 8 POCA powers ora Financial Investigator exercising Part 8 POCA powersYou must also be actively working in these roles (i.e. your accreditation is not suspended) and have demonstrable experience leading investigations under POCA. Successful candidates who are not currently trained as a confiscator (under Part 2 POCA) will be expected to achieve this accreditation once in post.Proven 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 stakeholdersGood working knowledge and practical application of relevant legal frameworks and investigative tools including:CPIA PACE RIPA/IPA MLATDifferent areas of jurisprudence such as trust contract property company insolvency lawSecondary legislation such as the Criminal and Civil Procedure Rules and Statutory InstrumentsEssentialExperienced in the use of mainstream financial intelligence tools (e.g. Moneyweb ARENA and consumer credit databases) Use of Altia software or similar tools to analyse data and manage disparate unstructured financial information Able to exercise sound judgment and use your own initiative including making and justifying recommendations to team managementStrong analytical and investigative skills with the ability to communicate complex matters clearly in both written and verbal formatsResilient and proactive with a can-do attitude and the ability to perform under pressure and meet tight deadlinesOur Values & DiversityWe are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better regulation.Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.Did you know 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.Benefits of working at the FCA25 days holiday per year plus bank holidaysHybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)Private healthcare with BupaA non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (there are several contribution levels that increase depending on your age up to 12% a month once you reach age 35)Life assurance of eight times your basic salaryIncome protectionWe also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package tailored to suit your lifestyle.We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time staggered hours and job shares. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA - Life at the FCAApplication SupportWe are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.If you have an accessibility need disability or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.Useful Information and TimelineThis role is graded as Level 8 Associate (Regulatory)SC Clearance is required for this role (SC Guidance) - you will hold or will be required to obtain Security Clearance (SC) level vettingAdvert Closing Date:2nd NovemberCV Review/Shortlist: 3-4th NovemberFirst Round Case Study Assessment: 7th NovemberCompetency Based Interview: w/c 24th NovemberYour Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role therefore please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.Got a questionIf you are interested in learning more about the role please contact Raimonda at Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted. Key Skills Bidding,Integration,Christmas Temporary,ABB,Elevator Maintenance,Application Engineering Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 43100 - 53700