L3/HEO Accredited Financial Investigator

Be confident in their ability to produce excellence in investigations as directed, with an ability to innovate and to operate in a high governance environment, under pressure both alone and working as part of a motivated team.

Be responsible for their own casework and will be expected to conduct and successfully manage a number of investigations at any one time. You will fully contribute to the operation of the team, undertaking project work tasks when required.

You must be a trained Financial Investigator or Accredited Financial Investigator who is registered on Financial Investigation Support System (FISS) with the National Crime Agency or be able to immediately re-register.

You will be using your powers under Part 5 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (Account Freezing Orders) or restraint and confiscation qualifications under Parts 2 and 8 of the same Act.

Responsibilities:

As an Accredited Financial Investigator, you will:

Be authorised to conduct confiscation or account freezing order investigations in England and Wales using POCA Part 2, 8 and 5 powers.

Work within an investigation framework and complying with Insolvency Service and legal standards.

Maintain your AFI accreditation status on FISS by undertaking CPD as necessary.

Research legislation.

Produce investigation plans to deliver managerial objectives.

Liaise with the stakeholders in respect of evidence gathering and timetables.

Be effective and proactive in client relationship management.

Gather the evidence identified to meet the requirements of the investigation plan.

Make court applications in respect of POCA orders & warrants.

Produce high quality POCA statements for the Crown or Magistrates Court and for management.

Prepare case files for prosecutors.

Manage CPIA disclosure responsibilities.

Comply with data management requirements under DPA 2018 and GDPR.

Complete tasks as efficiently as possible and play a full part in all aspects of the operation of the team.