Fraud Investigator - HEO

Adecco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Fraud Investigator in London to investigate complex fraud cases. The role involves collaboration with law enforcement and requires excellent analytical skills to manage financial data and witness statements. Candidates should have experience in drafting reports and conducting interviews, along with a background in criminal investigations being advantageous. This is a hybrid role with a pay rate of £20.38 per hour, and it is essential to obtain security clearance beforehand.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to draft concise and accurate witness statements or reports.
• Experience in gathering, analysing, and evaluating information from various sources.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute investigative strategies complying with legislation.
• Conduct interviews, obtaining written statements as needed.
• Analyse financial data for evidential material.

Skills

Drafting witness statements

Information gathering and analysis

Interviewing skills

Understanding of financial information

Job description

Join Our Team as a Fraud Investigator! Are you ready to dive into the world of economic crime and make a real difference? If you have a passion for investigation and a keen eye for detail, we invite you to consider an exciting opportunity with our client.

Start ASAP - pending security clearance
Pay: £20.38 per hour
Hours: Monday-Friday, 36 hours per week. This is a hybrid working role and you are required in the office two days a week.
Duration: 6 months, possible extension
Location: Closest station - Charing Cross
Security Clearance: SC

About the Role

As a Fraud Investigator, you'll play a crucial role in investigating serious and complex fraud, bribery, and corruption. You will work in a fast-paced operational environment, supporting multiple investigations at different stages.

• Dynamic Investigations: Engage actively in investigations, developing lines of enquiry and gathering compelling evidential material.
• Collaboration: Work closely with law enforcement partners, regulators, and other agencies both domestically and internationally.
• Evidence Gathering: Secure and examine witness accounts, documentary evidence, digital material, and complex financial records, including reviewing large volumes of material to identify relevant information.
• Multi‑disciplinary Teamwork: Collaborate with investigators, lawyers, accountants, and IT experts to bring cases to timely and successful conclusions, including preparation for court proceedings where required.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute investigative strategies in line with legislation and investigation standards.
• Assist in exercising the client's statutory powers, including powers under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice Act 1987.
• Plan and conduct interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects, obtaining written statements where appropriate.
• Analyse and interpret financial data to identify evidential material relevant to the investigation.
• Participate in searches of business and residential premises in conjunction with the police and/or wider law enforcement community, where required.
• Contribute to case conferences and case review meetings, ensuring teams are kept informed of relevant developments.
• Support the disclosure process in accordance with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act (CPIA) 1996.
• Manage victims and witnesses sensitively and professionally in line with relevant codes of practice.
• Prepare material for court and give evidence when required.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience

• Proven ability to draft concise and accurate witness statements or reports.
• Experience in gathering, analysing, and evaluating information and/or intelligence from a variety of sources.

Desirable Experience

• Background in criminal investigation work or similar.
• Experience of conducting interviews.
• An understanding of information and operational security.

Technical Skills

• Current knowledge and experience of conducting investigations.
• Proficiency in understanding and interpreting financial information in the context of economic crime.
• Recognised investigative and/or accountancy qualifications are a plus.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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