Lead Accredited Financial Investigator (POCA)

Middlesbrough Development Corporation; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesbrough Council is seeking an Accredited Financial Investigator within the Trading Standards service on a fixed-term post of one year. The role leads complex financial investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 to recover criminal assets and prevent offenders from profiting from crime.

You will manage confiscation, restraint, money laundering investigations, cash seizures and asset recovery, preparing cases for court and working with partner agencies including HMRC, the National

Qualifications

• Hold current Accredited Financial Investigator qualifications.
• Substantial experience handling financial investigations, confiscation and money laundering cases.
• Experienced in preparing for and presenting evidence in court.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex financial investigations under POCA to recover criminal assets.
• Prepare cases for court and present evidence to judges.
• Collaborate with partner agencies including HMRC, NCA and regional enforcement teams.

Skills

Financial investigation experience

Court evidence presentation

Education

Accredited Financial Investigator qualifications

Job description

Middlesbrough Council is seeking an Accredited Financial Investigator within the Trading Standards service on a fixed-term post of one year. The role leads complex financial investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 to recover criminal assets and prevent offenders from profiting from crime.

You will manage confiscation, restraint, money laundering investigations, cash seizures and asset recovery, preparing cases for court and working with partner agencies including HMRC, the National