Financial Intelligence Officer

Financial Conduct Authority; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK financial regulator is seeking a Financial Intelligence Officer to support investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act. The role involves gathering intelligence, conducting research, and maintaining case files. Applicants should have experience in regulatory environments and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary of £31,600 to £39,400, based in Leeds.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work

Non-contributory pension

Private healthcare with Bupa

Income protection

35 hours of paid volunteering annually

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Prior experience in regulatory or criminal investigation environment.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
• Gather intelligence through statutory information requests.
• Conduct financial research and analysis.
• Support search and seizure operations.
• Maintain accurate case files and records.
• Attend court hearings and trials.

Skills

Regulatory investigation experience

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Excellent judgement

Strong communication skills

Research and information organization

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability to change

Job description

Job title: Financial Intelligence Officer

Division: Enforcement and Market Oversight (EMO)

Department: Wholesale, Unauthorised Business and Investigations

• Salary: National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £31,600 to £39,400 and London from £34,700 to £43,300 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience)
• This role is graded as: Associate - Regulatory
• Your recruitment contact is: Cameron Nunn via [e-mail]. Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted.

About the FCA and team

We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services.

Enforcement & Market Oversight (EMO) is responsible for the FCA’s responsibilities for market monitoring, delivery of the functions of the UK Listing Authority (UKLA) and the investigation and prosecution of misconduct using the whole spectrum of criminal, civil and administrative sanctions and remedies against firms and individuals.

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.

Role responsibilities

• Supporting the effective delivery of the different investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, as well as wider projects.
• Gather intelligence and build strong cases by submitting statutory information requests, conducting open-source research, and process banking data using Altia and Excel.
• Perform financial research and analysis in collaboration with Accredited Financial Investigators, ensuring investigations are supported by robust analysis and clear documentation.
• Support search and seizure operations and handle related administrative tasks.
• Maintain accurate case files and records by scheduling, archiving, and preparing documents for disclosure ensuring.
• Attend court hearings and trials, taking precise notes when required.
• Collaborate closely with case teams, business support, and enforcement services.
• Contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives and identify opportunities for improvement.

Skills required

Minimum:

• Prior experience of working within a regulatory or criminal investigation environment or working in an intelligence function in those environments.
• Proven experience in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.

Essential:

• Excellent judgement and good written and oral communication skills with the ability to analyse, present and explain issues in a comprehensive and concise manner.
• Experience of performing basic research and organising information in a comprehensive manner.
• Experience of working on own initiative including prioritising, foreseeing issues and working under pressure to tight deadlines whilst maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to quickly analyse and understand the detail, purpose and context of our document management procedures.
• Flexibility and willing to take on new tasks and responsibilities, adapting to change and supporting colleagues.
• Dynamic and forward thinking with excellent initiative to diagnose problems and propose solutions.
• You must be willing to be trained as a Financial Intelligence Officer, committing to the independent study and timely and successful completion of all relevant exams and training courses necessary to successfully qualify.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work.
• Non-contributory pension (8–12% depending on age) and life assurance at eight times your salary.
• Private healthcare with Bupa, income protection, and 24/7 Employee Assistance.
• 35 hours of paid volunteering annually.
• A flexible benefits scheme designed around your lifestyle.

For a full list of our benefits, and our recruitment process as a whole visit our benefits page.

Our values and culture

Our colleagues are the key to our success as a regulator. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture: one that’s free from discrimination and bias, celebrates difference, and supports colleagues to deliver at their best. 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.

If you require any adjustments due to a disability or condition, your recruiter is here to help - reach out for tailored support.

We welcome diverse working styles and aim to find flexible solutions that suit both the role and individual needs, including options like part-time and job sharing where applicable.

Disability confident: our hiring approach

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, and therefore, people or individuals with disabilities and long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. In cases of high application volumes, we may progress applicants whose experience most closely matches the role’s key requirements.

Useful information and timelines

Timeline:

• Job advert close: Wednesday 10th December at 11:59pm
• CV Review/Shortlist: Friday 12th December
• First Interview: w/c 5th January
• 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.

SC Clearance is required for this role ( SC Guidance) - you will hold or will be required to obtain Security Check (SC) level vetting