Financial Investigator - Anti Money Laundering & Asset Recovery (AMLAR)

Contract type: FTC until March 2026 but extension expected.

Rank/grade: Grade E

Salary: £40,910 plus £6,710 London Weighting

Directorate/department: National Lead Force Business Area

Vetting level required: MV/SC

Location: Guildhall Yard East and Agile

This role is open to all Police Staff / external candidates who meet the essential criteria of the person spec, regardless of current grade.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do.

Note: The current government funding for this role is from the Economic Crime (Anti-Money Laundering) levy Regulations. At the time of advertisement, funding has not been confirmed by HM Treasury for financial year 2026/27 onwards, however with this funding being by act of parliament we feel confident that funding will continue beyond this financial year for several years to come.

Who are we?

As City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally. London City is the smallest home office force area in the country, so does that make our job any less challenging? Absolutely not – because there’s so much going on.

City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a Police Staff member, you will be helping to make the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the City.

The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.

The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities and long-term conditions, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.

About The Team

The National AMLAR Intelligence Development team will be responsible for the national analysis and dissemination of intelligence to the relevant geographical area of actionable intelligence to pursue offenders, bring them to justice and to pursue other money laundering outcomes such as civil recovery outcomes.

This team will be a central point of contact to support regional economic crime units, proactive economic crime units and force ECUs in obtaining money laundering outcomes from the analysis of national databases.

About The Role

The successful applicant will be an FI within the new National Anti-Money Laundering Asset Recovery (AMLAR) Intelligence Development Team working alongside a team of intelligence professionals. They will represent NLF interests within the ongoing delivery and design of the National AMLAR IDT. To ensure successful delivery of the National AMLAR IDT with NLF resource represented and processes designed that complement existing City of London Police teams and services, including Action Fraud.

The postholder will provide effective financial investigation or financial intelligence development as required in relation to anti-money laundering and asset recovery.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring criminally derived assets are forfeited in accordance with legislation and policy.
• Working in partnership with other agencies to prepare, submit and complete case files which may include attending court and presenting evidence and evidential statements.
• Working co-operatively with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively.
• Maintaining personal responsibility for gathering, recording, storing, accessing and sharing of information in compliance with policy, procedures and legislation.
• Obtaining orders and warrants in accordance with appropriate legislation and policy.

Requirements

• Be an accredited Financial Investigator.
• Have proven experience of financial investigation and confiscation.
• Have experience of cash seizure and asset recovery investigation.
• Have knowledge of relevant investigation policies and legislation, i.e. Proceeds of Crime Act.
• Have experience of evidence and evidential statement preparation.

This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.

If you would like to discuss the role please contact ‘The Head of Intelligence’ – AMLAR team, Caroline Tierney: Caroline.tierney@cityoflondon.police.uk.

Selection Process

As part of the initial application process, you will be asked to evidence how your experience, skills, and knowledge demonstrate your ability to meet the person specification of the role. The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework. Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 17th July 2025 @ 9am. Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, to be held week commencing Monday 28th July 2025.

We strive to ensure all our information and services are accessible to and useable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way, would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, or have any other questions, please get in touch with HR via hrservices@cityoflondon.police.uk.

Benefits

• LGPS Pension Scheme.
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme.
• Discounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employees.
• Free access to our Force Gym (with dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), Personal Training Instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety of fitness and wellbeing programmes.
• 29 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with continuous service.
• Season Ticket Loans.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.

The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.

The Force Has a Number Of Staff Support Networks That Can Offer You Support And Advice. Applicants Are Very Welcome To Contact The Networks Directly If They Need Any Support Or Ask Any Question Before They Apply.