Manager – Regulatory

UK Regulators' Network; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regulatory body in the UK seeks a Team Manager for its Proceeds of Crime teams. This role involves leading investigations and asset recovery efforts under the Proceeds of Crime Act. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and legal expertise, aiming to ensure consistency in operational practices. The position offers flexible and hybrid working patterns with a closing date for applications of 11/11/2025.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act.
• Strong understanding of legal processes related to asset recovery.
• Ability to lead and develop a diverse team of investigators.

Responsibilities

• Manage confiscation investigations and asset recovery cases.
• Lead a team of Accredited Financial Investigators and Financial Intelligence Officers.
• Oversee drafting of court applications and attend hearings as needed.
• Engage with stakeholders and ensure operational compliance.
• Contribute to departmental strategy and improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Asset recovery

Legal knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Performance management

Job description

Financial Conduct Authority

Regulating financial services firms and financial markets in the UK, https://www.fca.org.uk/careers

Requirements of the role

About The FCA

The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.

The FCA’s Proceeds of Crime teams (POC) are responsible for specialist investigation and litigation work under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), specifically as it applies in England and Wales. The POC function is the FCA’s centre of excellence for this work and is involved in all related activities across the organisation.

POC team also advises on and ensures that best and consistent practice is maintained in all investigations involving a POC element across EMO.

As one of two POC Team Managers in EMO, you will lead a specialist team focused on confiscation investigations, asset recovery and enforcement work under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).

What will you be doing?

Responsibilities

• Managing a portfolio of cases under the POCA, including confiscation investigations, asset recovery and related enforcement actions, ensuring timely and effective progression
• Leading and developing a team of around 12 Accredited Financial Investigators and Financial Intelligence Officers, with responsibility for performance, training, accreditation and professional growth
• Overseeing legal processes, including the drafting and approval of court applications (e.g. restraint orders, search warrants), attending court and taking urgent action where required
• Providing expert advice on proceeds of crime matters across EMO and the wider FCA, ensuring consistency in operational practice and compliance with national standards
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, legal representatives, government departments and senior FCA colleagues
• Supporting departmental leadership, contributing to strategy, recruitment and continuous improvement as part of the senior management team
• Representing the FCA in national and international policy discussions related to proceeds of crime and financial investigation

Location: London, Leeds, Edinburgh

Contract type: Full time, Permanent

Profession: Financial Services, Manager, Regulatory

Working pattern: Flexible working, Hybrid

Closing Date: 11/11/2025