Financial Investigator - Economic Crime Operations

HM Revenue & Customs; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A government tax agency in Dover is seeking a Financial Investigator to join its Economic Crime Operations team. This role focuses on disrupting serious tax fraud and managing complex financial investigations. Candidates must have experience with the Proceeds of Crime Act and relevant accreditation. You will work closely with various stakeholders to recover assets and support public financial integrity.

Benefits

Flexibility Payment eligible

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent experience in civil or criminal investigations under Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
• Ability to drive financial investigations forward.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial investigations and prepare cases for court.
• Collaborate with tax professionals and forensic accountants.
• Attend court and present evidence as necessary.

Skills

Decision-making

Problem-solving

Communication

Negotiation

Education

National Crime Agency Financial Investigation Accreditation

POC Authorised Officer Training

Job description

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About our Team

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HMRC’s Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department’s civil and criminal investigations. FIS ensures that HMRC has an effective approach to tackling the most serious tax evasion and fraud.

FIS is home to a wide range of people with a variety of skills and professional backgrounds – including accountants, cybercrime specialists, criminal justice professionals, tax professionals and operational delivery teams to name but a few.

We use a range of powers and approaches to protect funding for UK public services, investigating the most harmful tax cheats and ensuring none are beyond our reach. We target a variety of threats, including complex offshore evasion, international smuggling of illicit excise goods, exports of controlled weapons and technology, labour market abuses, money laundering, VAT and Self-Assessment repayment frauds and a host of other fraudulent attacks.

The Economic Crime (EC) deputy directorate brings together our Supervision, Proceeds of Crime Operations and Illicit Finance teams and forms an integral part of the HMRC Serious Fraud Strategy.

Working closely across the department and the wider Law Enforcement community, using specialist expertise and modern technology we put illicit finance at the centre of operations. Our operational teams tackle the financial aspects of cases that will ultimately deter, disrupt, and remove assets from tax fraudsters to level the playing field for the honest majority. EC has several specialist teams who perform unique functions within HMRC, but which are common to other areas of the public sector.

Job Description

Join HMRC as a Financial Investigator and be part of a specialist Economic Crime Operations team, where you will be at the forefront of disrupting serious tax fraud and illicit financial flows.

This role sits within HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service, focusing on recovering proceeds of crime and disrupting financial criminal activity. This position combines investigative expertise with legal knowledge to identify, restrain, and confiscate assets derived from criminal conduct.

You will lead financial investigations across recovery areas, collaborating with tax professionals, insolvency specialists, forensic accountants and Economic Crime teams to identify effective recovery methods.

You will deliver complex and impactful investigations including restraint and confiscation, detained cash investigations and Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) Part 5 work.

Additionally, you will respond to criminal and civil investigations commenced after a referral from our partners at Border Force. You will lead colleagues through (and undertake) a range of investigative tasks, including arrest and interview of suspects; crime scene management; compiling charging files for consideration by the Crown Prosecution Service and other evidential enquiries relevant to the progression of cases.

The role requires attention to detail, and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. As a Financial Investigator, you will be at the forefront of HMRC's efforts to protect public finances and maintain the integrity of the UK's tax system.

This role aims to maximise the recovery of criminal assets within the UK and overseas, supporting Civil and Criminal Operations from a financial perspective.

Person Specification

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

You should have a proven ability to think laterally and drive forward investigations.

Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with both internal and external stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Court Applications: Attend court and make court applications and respond to questions from Judiciary and Court officials. Act as an Assurance Officer in line with the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) 2002, other relevant legislation, case law, and Codes of Practice.
• Material Analysis: Analyse financial and case-related material to improve recovery opportunities.
• Case Preparation: Prepare cases for court and attend court to give evidence when necessary.
• Continuous Learning: Keep your knowledge and relevant accreditations up to date with changes in the law and technical and professional developments.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure Illicit Finance is at the heart of all FIS investigation work.

Role Model

• Act as a role model by demonstrating HMRC values and capabilities.
• Mentor and support colleagues to lead and direct casework.
• HR line management responsibilities for Financial Investigators, Financial Intelligence Officers and other Economic Crime Operations staff.
• Case management of Financial Investigators, Financial Intelligence Officers and other Economic Crime Operations staff.
• Management Information: Maintain accurate Management Information on an ongoing basis.

Additional Responsibilities for Authorised Officers:

• Operational Planning: Plan, lead, and deploy operationally to maximize cash and listed assets interdiction opportunities.

Wider Activities:

• Deploy operationally on broader activities to enhance Financial Investigations in other areas of Fraud Investigation Service.

Essential Criteria

Candidates must be able to demonstrate the following essential criteria:

• Recent experience of undertaking civil or criminal investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, or criminal investigations, or managing a team undertaking this work.

In addition, candidates must hold at least one of these mandatory qualifications, please be clear in your application which qualification(s) you hold:

• National Crime Agency Financial Investigation Accreditation / Financial Investigation training.
• National Crime Agency Restraint and Confiscation Accreditation.
• POC Authorised Officer Training.
• BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma Enforcement Investigation.
• CFPAB Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist.
• Policing Professionalising Investigative Practice (Level 2) (PIP2).

Candidates must be able to arrive at our Dover site within an hour of being called out.

Desirable Criteria

• Good knowledge of tax regimes administered by HMRC and Civil Recovery Options to maximise Asset Recovery.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence.

Further Information - Flexibility Payment

The role is eligible for the Flexibility Payment (FP) at FP2 which is dependent on certain levels of training being met.

Candidates with the BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma Enforcement Investigation or CFPAB Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist are immediately eligible for FP2.

External candidates with National Crime Agency Financial Investigation Accreditation / Financial Investigation training/National Crime Agency Restraint and Confiscation Accreditation or Policing Professionalising Investigative Practice (Level 2) (PIP2) will require HMRC Authorised Officer training and for the first month you will receive no FP, thereafter you will receive FP at Level 1a. Where possible training to FULL HMRC Authorised Officer status will be delivered. When you successfully gain Provisional Authorised Officer status (normally 6 months after training has been delivered) you will then become eligible for Level 2 (your Level 1a payments will stop) and expected to deliver all the attendance required by this level.

Internal candidates with POC Authorised Officer Training will be eligible for FP1a. Where possible training to HMRC Authorised Officer status will be delivered. When you successfully gain Provisional Authorised Officer status (normally 6 months after training has been delivered) you will then become eligible for Level 2 (your Level 1a payments will stop) and expected to deliver all the attendance required by this level.

Qualifications

In addition, candidates must hold at least one of these qualifications, please be clear in your CV which qualification(s) you hold:

- National Crime Agency Financial Investigation Accreditation / Financial Investigation training.

- National Crime Agency Restraint and Confiscation Accreditation.

- POC Authorised Officer Training.

- BTEC Level 3 Advanced Diploma Enforcement Investigation.

- CFPAB Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist.

- Policing Professionalising Investigative Practice (Level 2) (PIP2).

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Leadership