Intelligence Researcher

1 month ago


London, United Kingdom Cifas Full time

**The Apprenticeship Program - Level 4 Intelligence Apprenticeship**

Our company is offering a unique opportunity to work alongside industry experts while working towards a Level 4 Intelligence Apprenticeship qualification We are looking for someone who has great attention to detail, excellent communication skills and passion for research and creating Intelligence. They will support the delivery of timely and accurate intelligence products, log and and update cases,, research and develop information on intelligence referrals as directed and provide warnings of fraud threats to our members. As an Intelligence apprentice, you will have training driven and specific to your role at Cifas with direct support from the business and specialist trainers from the apprenticeship program to ensure you have all the right tools to succeed. You will have support from the beginning, with the initial 6 months to get settled in, to learn more about Cifas and your role as an Intelligence Researcher. The apprenticeship program will commence in the next available cohort after the initial 6 months working.

**Why is this an opportunity you cannot miss?**
- You’ll study towards a Level 4 Intelligence Apprenticeship
- The Apprenticeship program is for 15 months + 6 months for EPA
- Time allowed during normal working hours to attend apprenticeship workshops and complete the assignments and projects
- You will be working closely with industry experts gaining valuable skills and knowledge achieving parity in skills with other intelligence analysts working across Government agencies and the law enforcement community.
- Competitive benefits package including 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- A wealth of wellbeing initiatives and services

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**Eligibility**
- You are working at GCSE level (or equivalent) including Maths and English language.
- Must have the right to work in the UK and be able to commute to the London office when required.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to support the delivery of timely and accurate intelligence products and services that assist Cifas members to detect and prevent fraud and financial crime and develop strategies and policies that mitigate its impact on their business.

**Key Responsibilities**

Monitor inbound channels and log intelligence referrals into the Intelligence Case Management System (ICMS)
- Research and develop information on intelligence referrals as directed and within agreed service level agreements (SLAs). Where appropriate make recommendations for further development.
- Generate timely, accurate and high-quality tactical intelligence alerts from intelligence referrals and additional information gathered during the development process so that these can be approved and published to Cifas members.
- Respond to external law enforcement, JMLIT and other requests and provide relevant data, intelligence, and other supporting information from members as directed by more senior intelligence colleagues.
- Maintain and update cases on the ICMS and other internal logging case recording solutions as and when necessary.
- Support the production of regular and Ad-hoc strategic intelligence products through the collection, collation of data and information as required so that this is ready for analysis by more senior colleagues.
- Provide administrative support to more senior intelligence colleagues in meetings with members, stakeholders and internal Cifas colleagues (including OFIG and other member forums and workshops) as and when where required.
- Participate in internal team meetings providing updates on workload, as well as contributing ideas and opinions to discussions regarding priorities, process, and workflow improvement.
- As directed monitor open-source channels for new and emerging threats, developments in counter fraud intelligence and investigation techniques and technologies and provide summaries for further analysis by more senior intelligence colleagues.
- Ensure work is accurate, of a high standard and completed in accordance with Cifas internal governance and control framework for the handling of intelligence.
- Actively seek out, engage, and commit to opportunities for personal development.

**Skills, Knowledge and Expertise**

E = Essential D= Desirable, A = Advantageous
- Experience of consolidating and analysing information from several sources to produce written reports. (E)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (E)
- Familiarity and/or experience of working in the digital environment including searching, gathering, and collating information. (E)
- Understand the importance of attention to detail to ensure a high degree of accuracy and quality to their work. (E)
- A team player able to work collaboratively in a team environment, displays respect and empathy for others and is consistent, open, and honest. (E)
- Ability to maintain confidentiality where required. (El)
- Enthusiastic and motivated in delivering output whilst opera


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