National Financial Crime Operations Lead

Birmingham City Council; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Birmingham seeks an Operations Manager to lead a specialist financial investigation unit tackling illegal lending and financial exploitation. The role involves managing a national team, overseeing complex investigations, and shaping strategies to disrupt organised crime. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership skills, a background in financial investigations, and the ability to produce high-quality prosecution files. Excellent benefits include generous leave, pension contributions, and health support.

Benefits

Membership of West Midlands Pension Fund

Enhanced Holiday Entitlement

Discount access through My Rewards Scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Annual travel passes and city discounts

Qualifications

• Experience leading complex financial investigations with a strong track record.
• In-depth understanding of POCA 2002 and asset-recovery processes.
• Ability to produce court-ready prosecution files.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of a national financial investigation team.
• Oversee complex investigations ensuring legal compliance.
• Shape national strategies to disrupt organised crime.

Skills

Financial investigations

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Digital and analytical capability

Education

Relevant management or investigative qualification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A local government organization in Birmingham seeks an Operations Manager to lead a specialist financial investigation unit tackling illegal lending and financial exploitation. The role involves managing a national team, overseeing complex investigations, and shaping strategies to disrupt organised crime. Ideal candidates should have strong leadership skills, a background in financial investigations, and the ability to produce high-quality prosecution files. Excellent benefits include generous leave, pension contributions, and health support.