POCA Confiscator – Payback Units

The Metropolitan Police Service Economic Crime (EC) Command is part of Central Specialist Crime and specialises in the investigation of fraud and money laundering offences and the conduct of financial investigations. EC has a wide range of strands as it tackles some of the most serious offenders and prevents them gaining financially from their crimes. It also manages a wide range of investigations including sensitive, high-profile enquiries that span national and international boundaries. This is a unique opportunity for experienced POCA Confiscators to join the newly formed BCU Payback Units.

Responsibilities

• Maintain FIO/FI/Confiscation/CRISP accreditation as per the Proceeds of Crime Centre requirements.
• Tutor AFIs through their FI and FIO training.
• Investigate allegations of money laundering, tracing assets in the UK and overseas, and analysing financial accounts and bank statements.
• Lead in the financial investigation of all appropriate cases.
• Prepare orders under POCA such as production, detention, freezing and forfeiture orders.
• Identify and pursue opportunities for the recovery of criminal assets using Part 5 powers for the forfeiture and seizure of cash, funds held in bank accounts and where accredited, listed assets and cryptocurrency.
• Conduct confiscation and restraint investigations, including the preparation of Section 16 and 41 statements.
• Attend court and obtain POCA orders at Magistrates and Crown Court, and give evidence in relation to financial investigations and confiscations.
• Take responsibility for the financial aspect of designated operations, liaising closely with case officers, attending briefings and assisting with the development of the investigation.
• Contribute to asset recovery for the Met.
• Support the wider Met with financial intelligence and financial investigations.
• Maintain your own continuing professional development.

About you

• Confiscator accreditation (including Part 5 powers) with a proven track record of conducting and concluding investigations under POCA.
• Experience of court procedures and processes, including giving evidence.
• Knowledge and understanding of CPIA disclosure rules.
• Proficient IT skills with well‑developed knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• The ability to assimilate and analyse large quantities of information and make sound judgements.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with the confidence to produce and present clear, concise and accurate reports suitable for court proceedings.
• Excellent communication, planning, organisational and time‑management skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and prioritise a demanding workload while meeting legislative deadlines.
• Experience of using Altia banking analysis software would be desirable.

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, please click the “apply button”. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement and an online application form. In your Personal Statement you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV and that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.

Deadline

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 14 April 2026. The salary is broken down as £45,986 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £54,863. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non‑pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: Barking, Hendon, Lewisham, Putney

Contract: 2‑Year Fixed‑term contract