Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £46,160 – £51,666

Contract: 12-month Fixed-Term

Disrupt criminal networks by tracing and confiscating illicit assets under POCA.

We are partnering with a leading UK government regulator to recruit an experienced and accredited Financial Investigator for a high-impact enforcement team. This is an opportunity to make a tangible difference by dismantling serious criminal activity through financial disruption.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA) , targeting money laundering and illicit financial flows.
• Manage confiscation processes, including cash seizures, restraint orders, and court representation.
• Apply powers under POCA and the Criminal Finances Act 2017 , including Account Freezing Orders (AFOs) and listed asset provisions.
• Execute account forfeiture and production orders under POCA sections 303Z(1) and 378.
• Work independently under pressure, meeting tight deadlines and travelling when required.

Essential Criteria

• Current Accredited Financial Investigator (NCA) status.
• Proven experience in POCA investigations and complex money-laundering cases.
• Strong confiscation and court representation skills.
• Familiarity with Criminal Finances Act tools and POCA powers.
• Ability to operate autonomously in high-stakes environments.

Purpose of the Role

• Maximise POCA powers to support enforcement objectives.
• Manage confiscations, cash seizures, and account-freezing orders (including crypto assets).
• Provide financial intelligence to assess threats and guide resource deployment.

Additional Details

• Full-time, UK-based role with hybrid working.
• Involves site visits and occasional warrant execution.
• Not eligible for overseas remote work.

Ready to take on a role that disrupts criminal finance at its core? Apply now and join a team committed to safeguarding public trust.