Financial Investigator Dedicated Case Team - Economic Crime Operations in Leeds

This role aims to maximise the recovery of criminal assets within the UK and overseas, supporting Civil and Criminal Operations from a financial perspective. 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.

Responsibilities

• Court Applications: Make court applications and act as an Assurance Officer in line with the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) 2002, other relevant legislation, case law, and Codes of Practice.
• Material Analysis: Analyse financial and case‑related material to improve recovery opportunities.
• Case Preparation: Prepare cases for court and attend 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 development.
• 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.
• Management Information: Maintain accurate Management Information on an ongoing basis.
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence: To support on‑call, out‑of‑hours office attendance, and driving official vehicle.

Additional Responsibilities for Authorised Officer

• Operational Planning: Plan, lead, and deploy operationally to maximise cash and listed assets interdiction opportunities.
• Wider Activities: Deploy operationally on broader activities to enhance Financial Investigations in other areas of Fraud Investigation Service.

Person Specification

Join HMRC as a Financial Investigator and be part of Economic Crime Operations as part of a dedicated case team, where you will be at the forefront of disrupting serious tax fraud and illicit financial flows. This role sits within HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service, focusing on recovering proceeds of crime and disrupting financial criminal activity. This position combines investigative expertise with legal knowledge to identify, restrain, and confiscate assets derived from criminal conduct. The dedicated case team will tackle the top priority case within Economic Crime to provide resources through the life cycle of the complex POCA recovery investigations. You will lead financial investigations across recovery areas, collaborating with tax professionals, insolvency specialists, forensic accountants and Economic Crime teams to identify effective recovery methods. You will deliver complex and impactful investigations including restraint and confiscation, detained cash investigations and Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) Part 5 work. The role requires attention to detail, and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. As a Financial Investigator, you will be at the forefront of HMRC's efforts to protect public finances and maintain the integrity of the UK's tax system.

Essential Criteria

• Recent experience of undertaking civil or criminal investigations or managing a team undertaking such work.
• Fully trained Financial Investigator/PoC Authorised Officer with recent, relevant experience and Restraint and Confiscation Accreditations.
• PIP Level 2 or equivalent HMRC Counter Fraud Specialist accreditation or Criminal Justice Training or equivalent.

Desirable Criteria

• Good knowledge of tax regimes administered by HMRC and Civil Recovery Options to maximise asset recovery.

Benefits

• Salary of £37,682 and a contribution of £10,916 towards the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working policies to balance work and personal commitments.
• A generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by one day for every year of qualifying service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Alpha pension contributions equal to at least 28.97% of salary.
• Family‑friendly policies and personal support coaching and development.

How to Apply

You will be asked to provide a name‑blind CV and a 500‑word personal statement outlining how your skills and experience match the essential criteria. Where possible, evidence of desirable criteria should also be provided (up to 250 words). Further details will be provided on the application form.

Selection Process

Applicants will go through a sift stage where the personal statement and CV are assessed against the essential criteria, behaviours, strengths and technical skills. Successful candidates will be invited to a panel interview where they will be tested on behavioural and technical questions. Candidates may also be required to take an informal “In‑Tray” exercise.