Financial Investigator

Northumbria Police; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in the UK is seeking a Financial Investigator to conduct financial investigations related to Serious and Organised Crime. You will analyze complex financial evidence, prepare case materials for court, and assist in the disruption of criminal activities. Applicants should be PIP2 qualified or equivalent, with strong IT skills, particularly in Excel. The role offers a salary range of £32,874 – £41,028, along with excellent benefits like a public sector pension scheme and flexible working hours.

Benefits

26 days’ leave plus 8 bank holidays

NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme

Enhanced parental leave options

Public sector pension scheme

Discounts on shopping and dining

Qualifications

• PIP2 Qualified or demonstrate equivalent work experience.
• Willingness to attain NCA accreditation.
• Ability to manage workload to strict deadlines.
• Understanding of Police and Criminal Evidence Act.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial investigations to tackle serious crime.
• Collate and analyze complex financial evidence.
• Prepare production order applications for court.
• Attend court and provide evidence regarding investigations.

Skills

PIP2 Qualified or equivalent

Excellent IT Skills

Ability to prepare case material

Problem-solving mindset

Education

National Crime Agency (NCA) accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office applications (Excel)

Job description

Hours/Contract: 0.65 FTE 24 hours per week, Permanent

Here at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively. Think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Crime Department as a Financial Investigator. This is your opportunity to conduct financial investigations to tackle the highest harm offenders involved in Serious and Organised Crime. In line with legislation, you will produce comprehensive files of evidence and use your expertise to decipher technical financial terminology and processes, ensuring this is understood in criminal justice procedures. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team who share a passion for disrupting criminal enterprises and who work hard to safeguard and protect vulnerable members of our communities in the Northeast Region.

What you’ll do:

• Be responsible for the collation, examination, and analysis of complex financial evidence/intelligence from a variety of financial institutions and partner agencies.
• Ensure financial investigations are completed to a high standard within agreed time limits, utilising the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and other relevant legislation to maximum effect to secure the confiscation of recoverable assets from criminals.
• Prepare production order applications for submission to circuit judges.
• Serve the orders on the relevant institutions to obtain material in furtherance of financial investigations.
• Prepare and present written statements for submission to the Crown Prosecution Service and courts to support the imposition of forfeiture and confiscation orders.
• Attend court and give evidence regarding financial investigations.
• Restrain assets believed to be the proceeds of crime or suitable for inclusion in confiscation orders in accordance with the Proceeds of Crime Act.
• Lead and manage investigations into the civil recovery of seized assets and the freezing of money in bank accounts suspected of being derived from criminality in accordance with POCA 2002.

Essential:

• PIP2 Qualified or demonstrate work experience at an equivalent level.
• To have or be willing to attain National Crime Agency (NCA) accreditation to use powers of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) as a Financial Investigator.
• Ability to prepare and present case material to an acceptable standard including recording and retaining material.
• Excellent IT Skills: Proven ability to use Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel to collate, examine, and analyse complex financial evidence and intelligence.
• Proven ability to plan and manage own workload to strict deadlines.
• Demonstrate a flexible approach to the changing demands of the role.
• Follow processes, apply investigative methods and use investigative tools in line with thorough knowledge of current legislation to impact tactical decision making.
• Adopt a creative and problem‑solving mindset to progress financial investigations, directing/influencing partner agencies to create a comprehensive disruption plan.
• Be a highly self‑motivated individual who can evidence their ability to work as part of a team.
• Plan, apply, and evaluate different policing approaches alongside partner agencies and organisations, working with them effectively to the satisfaction of all concerned.

Desirable:

• Complete upskilling exams and training in relation to powers obtained via the CRISP and confiscation course.
• Maintain accreditation.
• Knowledge of Police and Criminal Evidence Act, Data Protection Act, CPIA and Police Conduct Regulations and other related laws and policies.
• Demonstrate a sound awareness of relevant legislation, evidential and disclosure issues.
• Open source trained.
• Understanding of Cryptocurrencies.
• Demonstrate by example the ability to deal successfully with confrontation situations.

Salary

£32,874 – £41,028 pa

Benefits

• 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays.
• NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave.
• Flexi time – allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs.
• Fantastic market‑leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution.
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts.
• Access to private healthcare and eye‑test vouchers.
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets.
• Extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on‑site, an employee advice service for additional support.
• Access to gyms in some stations.
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy exclusive discounts on days out and travel.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity to volunteer in the local community.

Apply via https://careers.northumbria.police.uk/jsearch/financial-investigator