Financial Investigator - Asset Denial

South East weighting allowance (Per Annum)

£3,504

SPOT Rate 1

£42,216

SPOT Rate 2

£43,877

SPOT Rate 3

£46,649

G5

Contract type Permanent

Command Investigations

Business Area Economic & Devolved Administration

Type of role Analytical, Finance, Operational Delivery, Operational Research, Policing

Working pattern Full time, Part time, Flexible Working, Job share

Number of roles available 4

Location(s)

Belfast, Birmingham, London, Stevenage, Warrington

About the Role

Information about the Command

Investigations Command is the core crime fighting capability of the NCA. We take an intelligence-led approach and concentrate on tackling the criminals and risks to the public which are beyond the capability or capacity of other law enforcement bodies. Our work is largely focused on investigating Organised Immigration Crime, Human Trafficking, Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Economic Crime, Firearms, Drugs, Kidnap and Extortion and Money Laundering. The Investigations Commandprovides a flexible, shared operational capability, designed to maximise the impact of the UK's collective resources against serious and organised crime. Our teams respond to a broad range of threats, many of which also remain a responsibility for police forces and other agencies as well as private industry.

Information about the Business Area

This DD area comprises the Complex Financial Crime Team (CFCT), Asset Denial teams, the Combatting Kleptocracy Cell (CKC), International Corruption Unit (ICU), Hardened Secure Communications (HSC) and the devolved administrations of Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Role Summary

The Asset Denial teams work to substantially reduce the level of serious and organised crime affecting the UK by denying criminals access to their illicit assets, recovering the proceeds of crime, and deterring and disrupting further criminality. The Asset Denial teams utilise an array of powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) and the Criminal Finances Act 2017 (CFA) to target the highest risk and most serious and organised criminals.

PLEASE NOTE

We are keen to attract candidates from a wide range of professional and academic backgrounds as Financial Investigators. We therefore encourage applications from individuals who hold Financial Investigator accreditation or can demonstrate the aptitude and potential to attain it. Relevant experience may have been gained in areas such as investigations, intelligence, compliance, fraud, finance, audit, regulation or other related fields.

For anyone applying for Part time/flexible working there is a minimum requirement of 24 hours a week over 3 days

Role Description

Asset Denial comprises the following teams:

Asset Confiscation Enforcement (ACE)

Ensures that criminal confiscation orders are enforced and paid and also revisits orders if further additional assets come to light.

Civil Recovery and Tax (CRT)

Uses POCA civil recovery and tax powers to deprive criminals of property obtained through criminality.

Criminal Asset Denial team (CADT)

The CADT utilises a variety of asset denial powers to deprive criminals of property obtained through criminality. This includes conducting high value Frozen Funds and Listed Assets investigations, as well as restraining and confiscating criminal property.

Our G5 Financial Investigators support, develop and progress financial investigations from tasking through to recovery through effective use of financial investigation techniques and statutory powers under POCA and CFA to erode the profit motive, thereby undermining a key incentive associated with the highest risk and serious organised crime. You will play a key role in denying criminals the use and benefit of illicit assets, supporting investigations and pursuing civil recovery and in CADT, forfeiture opportunities.

Roles are available in the CRT, CADT and ACE teams.

Duties and Responsibilities

Support and Progress Investigations

To support with the development and progress of complex financial investigations in accordance with NCA policy and legislative requirements and maximise the effective use of POCA, CFA and other legislation to recover the proceeds of unlawful conduct.

Intelligence Gathering and Development

To support and contribute to the acquisition and development of tactical and strategic intelligence (through targeted research, open source searches, behavioural, analytical, comparative studies and/or prevention initiatives focused on serious and organised crime affecting the UK, particularly money laundering and economic crime investigations) to support operational and organisational objectives.

Data Analysis

To sift and analyse large volumes of data, follow complex financial trails, and seek and act upon opportunities to obtain evidential material.

Training and FI accreditation

Complete mandatory training and successfully obtain and maintain relevant Financial Intelligence Officer (FIO) and Financial Investigator (FI) accreditation.

Relationship Management

Build and maintain effective internal and external partnerships, collaborate with other NCA units, wider UK law enforcement, international counterparts and Government departments.

Data Integrity

Manage the security and accuracy of intelligence, maintaining confidentiality, sensitivity and duty of care.

Support Operational Performance

Support case management and the collection, recording, quality assurance, retention, analysis and dissemination of intelligence, evidence and reports in accordance with Agency policy. Ensure all work conducted in support of the Command's investigations is carried out thoroughly, professionally and expeditiously and in accordance with Agency policy and legislative requirements. Identify and highlight risks associated with operational activity to Lead FI.

Operation Management

Support with and maintain appropriate investigative strategies and operational Risk Assessments with the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO), maintaining comprehensive and auditable Case Decision Logs (CDLs). Update and maintain the Agency's performance management and governance systems for each investigation.

Draft Witness Statements

Draft witness statements in conjunction with NCA legal in support of NCA applications for POCA orders.

Provide Evidence

Attend both Magistrates, Crown and High Court to provide evidence as required.

ODP FI Pathway

Complete the NCA Officer Development Portfolio Financial Investigator Pathway.

FOR CADT ONLY

Obtain and maintain PIP2 accreditation.

Person Specification

Analytical Skills

Ability to examine and interpret complex data from various sources to assess situations and draw robust and informed conclusions.

Collaborative Working

Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders in order to achieve business objectives.

Partnership Working

Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders and build strong rapport.

Communication Skills

Effective communication with a range of audiences, at all grades, in various formats.

Influencing

Ability to influence, change and impact decisions with both internal and external stakeholders.

Quality Management

Ability to plan, develop and maintain processes to ensure functions are working as intended.

Organisational Skills

Ability to manage a wide portfolio of tasks and reporting requirements in a fast-paced environment with often tight deadlines.

Risk Management and Decision Making

Ability to assess risks and make accountable, evidence-based operational decisions in complex and high-pressure environments.

Problem Solving

Examine issues to identify solutions to complex problems in collaboration with others.

Asset Denial/Civil Recovery Landscape

Experience and in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation (UK and International law) affecting operational activity, with emphasis on POCA in relation to money laundering offences, civil recovery and/or cash seizures.

Disclosure Legislation

Knowledge of relevant disclosure legislation.

Court Conduct

Ability to prepare for and present material for court purposes.

Interview Skills

Ability to prepare and conduct interviews in accordance with PACE on serious and complex investigations.

You must meet the essential criteria and evidence this within your application to be considered for the role.

Qualifications, Membership and Licences

CRT & ACE: Accredited financial investigator, or evidence of the aptitude and ability to attain financial investigator accreditation.

FOR CADT ONLY: Accredited financial investigator, or evidence of the aptitude and ability to attain financial investigator accreditation and PIP2 investigator accreditation or equivalent experience, or the aptitude and ability to attain PIP2 accreditation.

Any applications from candidates not meeting this eligibility criteria will not progress.

A pay flexibility case seeking to modernise NCA pay frameworks was approved by the Government in July 2026. The NCA recognises and engages in collective bargaining with three trade unions: The National Crime Officers Association (NCOA), Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS) and FDA. Therefore, our terms and conditions are currently undergoing a formal review, in consultation with these recognised trade unions. The outcome is expected to be known by early 2027.

Allowances are reviewed annually and may be increased, decreased or removed.

All salary offers will be made in line with Remuneration Policy.

• Roles based in London will receive an additional London Weighting (Per Annum) of £4,379
• Roles based in the South-East will receive an additional South-East Allowance (Per Annum) of £3,504

Operational Role Salary Information This role attracts a SPOT Rate salary. SPOT Rate offers a progressive increase in pay to reflect the skills and experience of the officer. Successful applicants will start at Spot Rate 1 and will have the opportunity to move to Spot Rate 2 or 3 whilst in post.

All NCA employees are members of the UK Civil Service and eligible for the Civil Service pension scheme, alongside your salary the NCA contributes £12,229. Further information on the benefits of the scheme is available on the Civil Service Pension Website.

New entrants to the NCA receive 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays.

If qualifying criteria is met new joiners from UK Police Forces or the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) will have service with those employers taken into account for continuous service purposes for annual leave entitlement only, this will be up to a maximum of 31 days leave (including 1 privilege day).

Other benefits include:

• Flexible working, including flexi-time, compressed hours and job sharing (in line with business requirements)
• Family friendly policies, notably above the statutory minimum
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Interest free loans and advances, including season tickets, childcare and rental deposits
• Discounts and Savings with a wide variety of services including Cycle to Work, Smart Tech schemes, dental insurance, gym discounts and savings on everyday spending, available through the Reward Gateway | Edenred and Blue Light Card schemes.
• Staff support groups/networks
• Sports and social activities, including membership to the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)

This vacancy is using the Success Profiles framework and will assess using the following criteria: Experience, Strengths, Technical Skills

How we will assess you

Your application will be assessed against the following:

Technical

This will be assessed by 250 word examples on:

• Experience of gathering and analysing information from a range of sources, identifying key insights, making evidence based conclusions and communicating findings effectively. (Lead Criteria)
• Experience of delivering high quality work within tight deadlines and managing competing demands
• Experience in effective decision making within a dynamic environment.

A panel will assess how well your application demonstrates the requirements outlined above.

Experience Criteria

• Team Preference (This is not assessed and for informative purposes only for candidates to specify what team(s) they are interested in working with)

A panel will assess how well your application demonstrates the requirements outlined above.

In the event of a high number of applications, we may operate a longlist. Applicants will need to meet the minimum pass mark for the lead criteria.

Experience of gathering and analysing information from a range of sources, identifying key insights, making evidence based conclusions and communicating findings effectively. (Lead Criteria) .

Candidates who do not meet the minimum pass mark for the lead criteria will not progress to having their other criteria assessed. Applications must meet the minimum criteria to be progressed to the assessment stage.

You will receive an acknowledgement once your application is submitted.

We aim to have sift completed and scores released within 10 working days of the closing date of the advert. For high volume campaigns this timeframe may be extended.

Scores will be provided but further feedback will not be available at this stage.

The format of this assessment will be Interview which will be tested on the criteria listed in the Success Profiles at Assessment section.

• Experience of gathering and analysing information from a range of sources, identifying key insights, making evidence based conclusions and communicating findings effectively. (Lead Criteria)
• Experience of delivering high quality work within tight deadlines and managing competing demands
• Experience in effective decision making within a dynamic environment.
• Proven experience of taking steps to improve culture on an individual or team basis.

Strengths are tested at interview stage - the strengths tested are not shared before the interview.

Assessment Outcome

Outcomes will be communicated via the NCA recruitment portal.

If successful but no role is immediately available, you may be placed on a reserve list for 12 months.

Reserve lists can be used to fill similar role types across the Agency where the assessment criteria is considered a match by the recruitment team and the business area.

In the event of a tie at the assessment stage, available roles will be offered in merit order using the following order:

• Lead criteria (behaviours/technical/experience)
• If still tied, desirable criteria will be assessed (if advertised)