Senior Fraud Investigator - SEO

Adecco; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law enforcement organisation in Greater London is seeking a Senior Fraud Investigator. In this role, you will lead complex investigations into serious fraud and economic crime, managing investigative staff and working closely with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in multi-strand investigations, financial literacy, and supervisory experience. This position is full-time, 36 hours per week, with a pay rate of £23.68 per hour and a duration of 6 months, possibly extendable.

Qualifications

• Experience in complex, multi-strand investigations.
• Experience supervising or managing investigative staff.
• Strong financial literacy and record analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations following legislation and procedures.
• Lead investigative activities in complex cases.
• Line manage and supervise investigative staff.
• Maintain oversight and provide updates to seniors.
• Produce investigations and witness statements.

Skills

Complex investigation outcomes

Supervision of investigators

Financial literacy

Record analysis

Education

Recognised investigative qualification

Recognised accountancy qualification

Job description

Senior Fraud Investigator
Start ASAP - pending security clearance
Pay: £23.68 per hour
Hours: Monday-Friday, 36 hours per week
Duration: 6 months, possible extension
Location: Charing Cross
Security Clearance: SC

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Investigator to join a leading law enforcement organisation that investigates and prosecutes serious and complex fraud, bribery, and corruption, including high-profile matters and potential Deferred Prosecution Agreements. You will lead complex investigations, manage investigative staff, and work closely with a Principal Investigator and multidisciplinary teams to progress cases from inception to prosecution.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations in line with legislation, policy, and organisational procedures.
• Lead key lines of enquiry and investigative activity in complex, multi-strand cases.
• Line manage investigators, allocating work, supervising activity, and ensuring delivery against objectives.
• Maintain oversight of investigations, keeping matters under constant review and providing updates to senior colleagues.
• Ensure suspect and witness accounts are obtained and used strategically.
• Produce investigation and financial witness statements and give evidence in court when required.
• Manage the disclosure process in accordance with the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996.
• Manage staff performance and development, including setting objectives, providing feedback, and addressing performance issues.
• Take responsibility for the quality, timeliness, and evidential robustness of investigative work.
• Provide cover for the Principal Investigator when required.

Essential Criteria

• Experience delivering successful outcomes in complex, multi-strand investigations.
• Experience working on complex economic crime investigations.
• Experience supervising or line managing investigators.
• Strong financial literacy and ability to analyse financial records.
• Experience drafting clear and accurate witness statements or reports.
• Comprehensive knowledge of investigatory practice, including disclosure and interviewing.
• Good understanding of risk management, information security, and operational security.
• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience interrogating large data sets.
• Experience using or managing eDiscovery platforms.

Qualifications

• Recognised investigative qualification or accreditation and/or
• Recognised accountancy qualification and/or
• Demonstrable experience leading serious and complex crime investigations.

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