Financial Investigator - SEO
Posted 5 days ago by 1767612984
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London
Summary: The role of Financial Investigator involves leading investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) to disrupt criminal networks by tracing and confiscating illicit assets. This position is with a UK government regulator and offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on financial crime enforcement. The role requires an experienced and accredited investigator to manage complex cases and work independently under pressure. The position is hybrid, based in London, and is a 12-month fixed-term contract.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), targeting money laundering and illicit financial flows.
- Manage confiscation processes, including cash seizures, restraint orders, and court representation.
- Apply powers under POCA and the Criminal Finances Act 2017, including Account Freezing Orders (AFOs) and listed asset provisions.
- Execute account forfeiture and production orders under POCA sections 303Z(1) and 378.
- Work independently under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and travelling when required.
Key Skills:
- Current Accredited Financial Investigator (NCA) status.
- Proven experience in POCA investigations and complex money-laundering cases.
- Strong confiscation and court representation skills.
- Familiarity with Criminal Finances Act tools and POCA powers.
- Ability to operate autonomously in high-stakes environments.
Salary (Rate): £51,666 yearly
City: London
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £46,160 - £51,666
Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term
Disrupt criminal networks by tracing and confiscating illicit assets under POCA.
We are partnering with a leading UK government regulator to recruit an experienced and accredited Financial Investigator for a high-impact enforcement team. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference by dismantling serious criminal activity through financial disruption.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), targeting money laundering and illicit financial flows.
- Manage confiscation processes, including cash seizures, restraint orders, and court representation.
- Apply powers under POCA and the Criminal Finances Act 2017, including Account Freezing Orders (AFOs) and listed asset provisions.
- Execute account forfeiture and production orders under POCA sections 303Z(1) and 378.
- Work independently under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and travelling when required.
Essential Criteria
- Current Accredited Financial Investigator (NCA) status.
- Proven experience in POCA investigations and complex money-laundering cases.
- Strong confiscation and court representation skills.
- Familiarity with Criminal Finances Act tools and POCA powers.
- Ability to operate autonomously in high-stakes environments.
Purpose of the Role
- Maximise POCA powers to support enforcement objectives.
- Manage confiscations, cash seizures, and account-freezing orders (including crypto assets).
- Provide financial intelligence to assess threats and guide resource deployment.
Additional Details
- Full-time, UK-based role with hybrid working.
- Involves site visits and occasional warrant execution.
- Not eligible for overseas remote work.
Ready to take on a role that disrupts criminal finance at its core? Apply now and join a team committed to safeguarding public trust.
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