Financial Investigator

Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you are seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it is really like to work at HMRC. HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department's civil and criminal investigations. FIS ensures that HMRC has an effective approach to tackling the most serious tax evasion and fraud.

As a Financial Investigator in the Offender Management Enforcement Team (OMET), you will be responsible for delivering a wide variety of complex and exciting POCA investigations including delivery of restraint and confiscation, detained cash investigations, listed assets and account freezing orders. You will take the lead in proactively managing and investigating financial investigations in all recovery areas by working closely with tax professionals, insolvency professionals, forensic accountants and wider Economic Crime teams to identify alternative methods of recovery.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Court Applications: Attend court and make court applications and respond to questions from Judiciary and Court officials.
• Material Analysis: Analyse financial and case-related material to improve recovery opportunities.
• Case Preparation: Prepare cases for court and attend court to give evidence when necessary.
• Continuous Learning: Keep your knowledge and relevant accreditations up to date with changes in the law and technical and professional developments.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure Illicit Finance is at the heart of all FIS investigation work.
• Role Model: Act as a role model by demonstrating HMRC values and capabilities. Mentor and support colleagues to lead and direct casework.
• Management Information: Maintain accurate Management Information on an ongoing basis.

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. You should have a proven ability to think laterally and drive forward investigations. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with both internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Criteria: Candidates must be able to demonstrate recent experience of undertaking civil or criminal investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, or criminal investigations, or managing a team undertaking this work. In addition, candidates must hold at least one of these mandatory qualifications:

• National Crime Agency Financial Investigation Accreditation / Financial Investigation training.
• National Crime Agency Restraint and Confiscation Accreditation.
• POC Authorised Officer Training.
• BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma Enforcement Investigation.
• CFPAB Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist.
• Policing Professionalising Investigative Practice (Level 2) (PIP2).

Good knowledge of tax regimes administered by HMRC and Civil Recovery Options to maximise Asset Recovery is desirable. Hold a valid UK driving licence.

Alongside your salary of £42,631, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £12,350 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.

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