Accredited Financial Investigator – Civil Recovery Team
Contract type: 1 year Fixed Term Contract
Location: Guildhall Yard East, London
Salary: Starting £42,220 + £6,920 London Weighting
Rank/grade: E
Vetting level required: MV/SC (find out more here- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels /https://assets.college.police.uk/s3fs-public/2024-12/Vetting-authorised-professional-practice.pdf?VersionId=lvkOlukt26I3eQsjhOpkPlXGcGIvI4LV)
As an Accredited Financial Investigator (AFI), you will use your POCA powers to trace assets, analyse financial statements, and execute warrants. You will also use part 5 powers to disrupt criminality, seize cash, freeze bank accounts, seize listed assets and cryptocurrencies. You will plan and execute POCA warrants and manage seizures in line with force policy. This operational role requires MV/SC clearance and completion of PPST for Police Staff.
Responsibilities
* Obtain POCA orders and warrants to conduct money laundering and asset recovery investigations.
* Ensure criminally derived assets are forfeited in accordance with legislation and policy.
* Work in partnership with other agencies to prepare, submit and complete case files, including attending court and presenting evidence.
* Interview victims, witnesses and suspects according to the relevant legislation and procedures.
* Review and manage Defence Against Money Laundering (DAML) Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).
Requirements
* Financial investigation/intelligence techniques.
* Accredited Financial Investigator with at least 2 CRiSP modules; ideally more. Upon appointment an action plan will be set to obtain CRiSP accreditation as required.
The vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK and have continuously resided in the UK for the last 5 years.
The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strives for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those who are disabled, have long‑term health conditions, and/or are neurodivergent, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
Benefits
* LGPS Pension Scheme.
* Access to Blue Light Card scheme.
* Discounts within the Square Mile for City of London Police employees.
* Free access to our Force Gym; dedicated time for female colleagues; personal training and a range of fitness and wellbeing programmes.
* 29 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing up to 34 days with continuous service.
* Season Ticket Loans.
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