Job type
ContractLocation
LondonWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Financial Crime ComplianceIndustry
Government & Public ServicesPay
£50,000Closing date
7 Jan 2026
12 Month FTC Opportunity – Government Regulator
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.