Financial Intelligence Officer - Economic Crime Unit *External*

West Yorkshire Police; Wakefield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in Wakefield is seeking a Financial Intelligence Officer to join its Economic Crime Unit. This role involves collaborating with Financial Investigators to tackle illicit finance by developing financial intelligence and assisting major investigations into money laundering and fraud. The ideal candidate should possess strong attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a high-pressure environment. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact within the community, with flexible working options once trained.

Qualifications

• Experience in financial research or investigations.
• Understanding of money laundering and fraud investigations.
• Ability to work collaboratively with specialist teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Financial Investigators in tackling illicit finance.
• Develop financial intelligence to identify assets.
• Undertake financial research for major investigations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Natural curiosity

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

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Financial Intelligence Officer

Financial Investigation Unit

Wakefield

1 Position available

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We are pleased to advertise an exciting opportunity within West Yorkshire Police's Economic Crime Unit. As a Financial Intelligence Officer, you will play an extremely important role in tackling illicit finance for WYP.

As part of the Financial Investigation Unit, you will support Financial Investigators and help develop financial intelligence to identify assets. You will need to have a natural curiosity and an attention to detail as you will be assisting money laundering, fraud, and asset recovery investigations.

You will also undertake financial research on behalf of several specialist teams within Protective Services Crimes to assist major investigations including locating wanted offenders. Due to this we are looking for someone who is willing to work in a high-pressure environment.

This role offers a rewarding and unique opportunity to make a difference. Help us ensure that crime does not pay.

The role will be based in Wakefield and once fully trained, the successful applicant will be able to utilise both office and agile working (subject to local agreement).

The closing date for applications is at 23 : 55 on 11th December 2025.

The post is suitable for job share.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.