Associate – To train as an Accredited Financial Investigator, Proceeds of Crime Team (Permanent) Division: Enforcement Department: Proceeds of Crime Salary: National (Leeds) ranging from £41,800 to £52,200 and London £46,000 to £57,400 The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA. The Proceeds of Crime Team, made up of Financial Intelligence Officers, Accredited Financial Investigators and professional business support provides a dedicated specialist team with the expertise to help the FCA meet its proceeds of crime investigative responsibilities. This forms part of our credible deterrence agenda around prosecution of criminal offences linked to our statutory objectives and remit within the Financial Services & Markets Act 2000 and Financial Services Act 2012. We provide dedicated financial investigation resource to: Investigate, identify, restrain and confiscate the proceeds of criminal behaviours, seeking to remove these from convicted individuals Compensate victims wherever possible Use enforcement powers available to us to ensure confiscation orders are satisfied Use civil powers under Part 5 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and associated legislation to identify and forfeit recoverable property Undertake criminal investigations into money laundering offences under Part 7 POCA What will you be doing? You will work as a member of a team supporting the effective delivery of the different investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, as well as wider projects. You must be willing to be trained as an Accredited Financial Investigator, committing to independent study and attendance at all relevant training courses necessary to successfully qualify. These training courses may be away from London and may be residential. The role will necessitate some travel in the UK with a potential requirement to stay overnight on occasions. What will you get from the role? Responsibility for undertaking confiscation investigations running parallel to criminal investigations conducted by our Enforcement colleagues, typically, but not exclusively in connection with individuals suspected of insider dealing and/or unauthorised activities, and undertaking civil recovery investigations under POCA Part 5, all using investigative powers as necessary and appropriate. This will include analysing, presenting and evidencing financial data to trace / show the extent and whereabouts of criminal benefit and realisable property, tracing assets in foreign jurisdictions Drafting witness statements for Restraint Orders under section 41 POCA or applications for Property Freezing Orders under POCA Part 5, policing those orders once obtained and drafting Statements of Information under section 16 POCA for confiscation proceedings or to apply for recovery orders in civil cases, supporting FCA counsel in proceedings, giving evidence in the Crown Court, High Court or Magistrates’ Court where appropriate Undertaking criminal money laundering investigations under Part 7 POCA, using investigative powers as necessary and appropriate, along with obtaining / making section 9 CJA 1967 witness statements, dealing with unused material, evidential reviews and planning, managing and undertaking suspect interviews under PACE, obtaining evidence from overseas Which skills are required? We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here ) Minimum Exposure to NIM level 3 investigations involving proceeds of crime or complex criminal cases, an understanding of investigative strategy and the ability to report to stakeholders on progress Experience of independently managing and progressing multiple projects and case work under pressure, consistently meeting challenging deadlines Experience of effectively communicating complex information in written format, ensuring clarity and understanding across diverse audiences and stakeholders Essential Awareness of a range of tools to further financial investigations such as overseas enquiries, Data Protection Act 2018, intelligence tools and enquiries, PACE and CPIA legislation and an awareness of the impact of the Human Rights Act and ECHR on the conduct of investigations Strong IT skills, including in the use of Microsoft Office applications, to ensure records and data management standards are met and all analysis tools are used fully and proficiently including use of Altia software or similar tools to analyse data and manage disparate unstructured financial information The willingness to exercise your own judgement and initiative and be prepared to make and justify recommendations Demonstrable analytical skills, an investigative mindset and a commitment to undertake independent study and to attend the necessary courses to successfully train as an Accredited Financial Investigator Our Values & Diversity We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better regulation. Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions. Did you know? 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university. The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisation. Given this, we particularly welcome applications from men (PBS Roles) /women, minority ethnic, disabled, and neurodivergent candidates for our Associate role. Benefits of working at the FCA 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time) Private healthcare with Bupa A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% Life assurance Income protection We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package, tailored to suit your lifestyle. We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time, staggered hours, and job shares. We can’t promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides. Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA - Life at the FCA Application Support We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible. If you have an accessibility need, disability, or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you. Useful Information and Timeline This role is graded Associate – Regulatory SC Clearance is required for this role - SC Guidance The successful candidate will hold or will be required to obtain Security Clearance (SC) level vetting. Advert Closing Date: 3rd December CV Review/Shortlist: 5th December First Round Case Study Assessment: W/C 9th December Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role, therefore, please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time. Got a question? If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact: For internal applicants, please contact Michael Wood, michael.woodfca.org.uk For external applicants, please contact Michael Wood, michael.woodfca.org.uk Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.