Senior Accredited Financial Investigator, Public

5 months ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Cabinet Office Full time

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 346467**Salary**:

- £40,850 - £44,260- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:

- Senior Executive Officer**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- CO - Public Sector Fraud Authority**Type of role**:

- Investigation**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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Location
- Glasgow, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, YorkAbout the job

**Job summary**:
The Public Sector Fraud Authority (PSFA) is a fast paced delivery and operational team that is responsible for holding departments and arms-ength bodies to account for their handling of fraud in the public sector. The PSFA is at the centre of government and leads work across government and public bodies to improve the prevention, detection and recovery of fraud. It was launched on the 3rd August 2022 following an increased focus in government on tackling fraud. The PSFA is outcome and performance driven, offers a depth and breadth of expertise and works jointly with HM Treasury. Working in the PSFA offers access to a wide range of stakeholders across government and the opportunity to work with various sectors in a high-profile policy area with high media, parliamentary and ministerial interest.

**The Team**

The PSFA Enforcement Unit is a new team dedicated to tacking action against fraud occurring in any central government department or public body. We will assess and develop cases, undertake fraud investigations to the civil and criminal standards, and use Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984, and bespoke civil penalty powers, once legislated for, to recover funds, impose civil penalties, and seek criminal justice outcomes for the worst offenders. The Unit will become operational at the start of 24/25, taking cases from an initial group of departments and agencies and working with outsourced service providers.

The unit will grow quickly over the next two years and develop into an effective fraud investigation function. This is an exciting time to join and lead something entirely new in government, and make a real difference in the fight against fraud.

**Job description**:
We are seeking a Senior Accredited Financial Investigator. The post holder will be the primary lead for Proceeds of Crime Act investigation, but will be involved in all aspects of investigative work of the team.

They will lead, develop and progress financial investigations in accordance with legislative requirements and maximise the effective use of POCA and other legislation. They will be primary liaison with outsourced contract partners providing investigative services.

The roles will suit an AFI who wants to progress to senior level, with the ambition to build for the future and make a difference in the fight against fraud.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead the lawful utilisation of POCA powers, ensuring all legal and operational requirements are met on the way to preparing cases for submission for charge advice and/or judicial outcomes, or other compliance outcome.
- Working with outsourced partners, sift and analyse large volumes of data, during and follow complex financial investigations, and seek and act upon opportunities to obtain evidential material.
- Complete and maintain relevant accreditation.
- Build effective external partnerships and collaborate with other government departments and public bodies, and wider UK law enforcement.
- Engage in case development of non-POCA cases (primarily civil recovery)

**Person specification**:
**Person specification**:

- The post holder must be an Accredited Financial Investigator, having previously passed the relevant Proceeds of Crime Centre training, either accredited in their current role or in a previous role within 24 months and willing to be re - accredited.
- Delivery of investigations as part of a team with evidence of leading, motivating and developing their own performance.
- Skills in evaluation, insight and decision-making - maximising data and insights to best effect, and deciding the best course of action
- Ability to form and deliver through collaborative relationships with multiple stakeholders, managing different expectations and goals to ensure delivery of outcomes.

**Essential Skills**:

- Evidence of Accreditation as a Financial Investigator.

**Desirable skills**:

- Previous accreditation as a Confiscator would be highly desirable.

**Additional information**:
A minimum 60% of your working time should be spent at your principal workplace. Although requirements to attend other locations for official business will also count towards this level of attendance.

**Qualifications**:

- AFI accreditations**Behaviours**:
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

- Managing a Quality Service
- Delivering at Pace
- Working Together

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