Responsibility for managing and undertaking all types of investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002
Drafting witness statements and applications for investigative orders, restraint orders, civil freezing orders, confiscation and asset forfeiture applications
Obtaining, analysing, presenting and evidencing financial and other data (including from overseas)
Dealing with CPIA, evidential reviews, interviewing of suspects and witnesses, giving evidence in court when necessary
Managing and planning search operations and/or other high value asset seizures
Line management responsibility for up to three Associate level AFIs/FIOs
Advising and training FCA colleagues on all aspects of Proceeds of Crime and associated work

Prior experience as an accredited Financial Investigator and Confiscator (POCC/NCA) with Part 2 and Part 8 powers
Demonstrating extensive experience in leading and conducting confiscation, civil, and money laundering investigations in line with POCA
Demonstrable experience of using a wide range of investigative tools and legislation—MLAT, POCA, DPA, RIPA/IPA, PACE, CPIA
Sound knowledge of the Serious Crime Act 2015, the Criminal Finances Act 2017, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, the Crime and Policing Bill and their impact on POC work at the FCA
Current experience of the legal obligations under Data Protection Act 2018, PACE, RIPA / IPA, Human Rights Act and CPIA
The willingness to exercise your own judgement and initiative
Ability to adjust leadership style to suit different situations and communicate effectively with senior leadership
Advanced analytical and investigative skills, advanced drafting skills, communication and interpersonal skills

Accredited Financial Investigator

Key skills