Post Title: Financial Investigator
Contract type: Permanent
Rank/grade: E
Salary: Starting Salary £42,220 + £6,920 London Weighting
Directorate/department: Domestic Corruption Unit, National Lead Functions
Vetting level required: MV/SC (find out more: https://www.college.police.uk/app/professional-standards/vetting and https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels)
Location: Bishopsgate
Statement of expectation: 2 year tenure period attached to the role.
Opening to all Police Staff and external candidates who meet the essential criteria, regardless of current grade.
The City of London Corporation is undergoing a programme to ensure competitive and equitable pay and reward practices.
As City of London Police, we protect people, businesses and infrastructure in the City of London, our most important and dynamic environment. London City is the smallest borough in London, but our work is highly challenging.
City of London Police plays a vital role in keeping the diverse community safe. As a Police Staff member you will help make the city safer and deliver valued services to those who live, work and visit the City.
We promote flexible working and, subject to operational requirements, proactively consider all applications for flexible arrangements.
We are committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force, welcoming applications from all community sections, including disabled, long-term health conditions, neurodivergent, Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, female, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.
About The Team
The Domestic Corruption Unit (DCU) has been established in partnership with the Home Office to strengthen and coordinate the policing response to domestic bribery and corruption, in line with the Government’s Anti‑Corruption Strategy. The unit acts as the national coordinating function for domestic corruption, receiving referrals from police forces, partner agencies, public sector bodies and private industry relating to suspected corruption in the UK.
The DCU undertakes triage, development and assessment of referrals to determine investigative viability, threat, risk and harm. Matters may be investigated directly by the unit or allocated to local police forces, regional organised crime units or partner agencies, with ongoing support and oversight. The DCU also provides specialist support to live bribery and corruption investigations across policing, working closely with national partners such as the Joint Anti‑Corruption Unit (JACU) and the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC) to build a clearer understanding of the domestic corruption threat and identify systemic vulnerabilities.
Beyond investigation, the DCU has a strong preventative and disruption focus, identifying high‑harm corruption risks, developing insights into emerging threats and supporting improvements in policy, practice and capability across policing and partner organisations. Through this combined investigative, preventative and coordination role, the DCU seeks to protect the public, strengthen institutional integrity and deliver a more effective national response to domestic bribery and corruption.
More about working within National Lead Functions: https://vimeo.com/1124775531/c2ea98aee0?share=copy
About The Role
The Financial Investigator (FI) will provide specialist financial investigative capability to support the Domestic Corruption Unit (DCU) in the investigation of bribery, corruption, money laundering and associated criminality. The role is central to strengthening the evidential and financial aspects of complex criminal investigations, from early financial analysis through to court proceedings.
The postholder will support criminal investigations by undertaking financial tracing, analysis and evidential development in accordance with PACE and identify and pursue opportunities for asset recovery through confiscation, restraint, civil recovery and forfeiture where appropriate. The role requires an experienced, accredited FI who can operate effectively from the outset and contribute to both operational delivery and the development of financial investigative capability within the DCU.
Responsibilities
* Undertake financial investigations in support of criminal bribery, corruption, money laundering and related economic crime investigations.
* Conduct financial analysis and tracing to identify the flow of criminal funds, assets and benefit derived from criminal conduct.
* Develop clear and defensible financial profiles of subjects, obtaining, analysing and interpreting financial evidence and intelligence from both open and restricted sources.
* Support criminal investigations by evidencing financial enquiries to the required criminal standard, including the preparation of formal statements, schedules and reports.
* Present financial evidence at court when required, including giving evidence as a professional witness.
Requirements
* Current accreditation as a Financial Investigator, or within a recognised self‑suspension period enabling immediate re‑accreditation.
* Successful completion of the relevant NPIA (now NCA) Accredited Financial Investigation Course.
* Proven experience supporting criminal investigations through financial analysis and evidential development.
* Experience of preparing financial evidence for court and presenting evidence as a professional witness.
* Experience of working with POCA powers, including confiscation and restraint.
PIP Level 2 accreditation or equivalent investigative qualification is desirable for this position.
This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK.
If you would like to discuss the role please contact: Detective Inspector Nick Reeve, Nicholas.Reeve@cityoflondon.police.uk
Selection Process
As part of the initial application process, you will be asked to evidence how your experience, skills and knowledge demonstrate your ability to meet the person specification of the role.
The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
Applicants who fail to address the skills, knowledge or experience of the job description will not be considered.
Closing date for applications is 5pm, Monday 2nd March 2026.
Interviews will be held weeks commencing 23rd March, 30th March and 6th April 2026.
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Benefits
A diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.
The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part‑time, job‑share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.
The Force has a number of Staff Support Networks that can offer you support and advice. Applicants are very welcome to contact the networks directly if they need any support or ask any question before they apply. For further information on the networks and their contact details, please visit https://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/police-forces/city-of-london-police/areas/city-of-london/about-us/about-us/equality-and-diversity2/equality-and-diversity-support-networks/
* LGPS Pension Scheme – Local Government Pension Scheme explained – Which?
* Access to Blue Light Card scheme – Welcome to Blue Light Card
* Discounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employees
* Free access to our Force Gym (with dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), Personal Training Instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety 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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