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Post Title: Accredited Financial Investigator – Asset Recovery TeamContract type: 2 year Fixed Term Contract Rank/grade: ESalary: Starting Salary £42,220 + £6,920 London Weighting Directorate/department: Specialist Operations – Asset Recovery TeamVetting level required: (find out more here- https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels /https://assets.college.police.uk/s3fs-public/2024-12/Vetting-authorised-professional-practice.pdf?VersionId=lvkOlukt26I3eQsjhOpkPlXGcGIvI4LV)Location: Guildhall Yard EastThe City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. Who are we?As City of London Police, we protect the people, businesses and infrastructure of the City of London, one of the most important and dynamic environments in the UK and globally. London City is the smallest borough in London, so does that make our job any less challenging? Absolutely not – because there’s so much going on.City of London Police play a vital role in keeping the City of London diverse community safe. As a Police Staff Member you will be helping to making the city safer and deliver a valued service for those that live, work and visit the City.Hybrid working – This Police Staff role adheres to Corporation of London’s hybrid working policy, which requires a 60% office attendance rate. The specifics of this will be discussed locally with your hiring manager if you’re successful for the role.The City of London Police is keen to promote flexible working and will, subject to operational policing requirements, proactively consider all applications to work flexibly.The City of London Police is committed to equality of opportunities and continuously strive for inclusivity within our Force. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly from those who are disabled, have long-term health conditions, and/or are neurodivergent, those with Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic backgrounds, female candidates, and LGBTQIA+ individuals. About The TeamThe Asset Recovery Team within Specialist Operations is a dedicated team of Financial Investigators specialising in Confiscation on behalf of the force. As National Lead Force for Fraud, we work to provide compensation to victims of some of the largest and most complex frauds in the country.About The RoleAs an AFI, you will use your part 8 POCA powers to trace assets, analyse financial statements, and execute warrants. You will apply for pre-charge restraint, working closely with the investigation teams and maximise opportunities for confiscation and compensation. You will combine this with part 5 powers where appropriate to disrupt criminality, seizing cash, freezing bank accounts, seizing listed assets and cryptocurrencies.You will plan and execute POCA warrants, managing your seizures on JARD and any physical property through our POCA processes in line with force policy. This is an operational role, with MV/SC clearance required and you will need to hold MV/SC and complete PPST for Police Staff before starting in the role.ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will be:Obtaining POCA orders and warrants in accordance with appropriate legislation and policy to conduct money laundering and non-conviction based asset recovery investigations.Ensure criminally derived assets are forfeited in accordance with legislation and policy. Working in partnership with other agencies to prepare, submit and complete case files including attending court and presenting evidence and evidential statements. Interviewing victims, witnesses and suspects in accordance with the appropriate legislation and procedures.Review and manage Defence Against Money Laundering (DAML) Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs).RequirementsYour application will be scored against the criteria listed below for shortlisting. Please ensure that you reference your ability, knowledge and experience against these points in your application.Financial investigation/intelligence techniquesYou will be an Accredited Financial Investigator or a Financial Intelligence Officer willing to be trained in confiscation and CRiSP. This vacancy is open only to those who have the right to work in the UK. Also, due to this role requiring MV/SC level vetting, you need to have continuously resided in the UK for the last 5 years. This residency needs to be in the immediate 5 years prior to this application. If you do not meet this requirement, you are not eligible to apply for the role, due to nature of the vetting checks needed.If you would like to discuss the role please contact: artmailbox@cityoflondon.police.ukSelection ProcessAs part of the initial application process, you will be asked to evidence how your experience, skills, and knowledge align with the points listed above in the ‘Requirements Section.’The application and interview will be tested under Level 2 of the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.Applicants who fail to address the skills/knowledge/experience of the job description will not be considered.The closing date for applications is 1st May 2026 at 23:59hrs.Following shortlisting, successful candidates will be invited to attend a competency-based interview and presentation.We strive to ensure all our information and services are accessible to and useable by everyone. If you would like to receive any information in a different way, would like us to do anything differently to help you apply for our roles, or have any other questions, please get in touch with HR via hrservices@cityoflondon.police.ukBenefitsA diverse workforce improves the service we provide to our public by making us more approachable and relevant within our communities. This is why it’s vitally important that we recruit people from a wide range of communities and backgrounds with an understanding of cultural issues and a wide range of skills. We therefore particularly encourage female and people from Black, Asian and other Minority Ethnic communities to join us.The way we work is changing. With a few exceptions most roles will be able to accommodate part time, job share and flexible working patterns. We can also offer hybrid working patterns of home and office based shift patterns. Feel free to speak to us about any flexible working requirements.The Force Has a Number Of Staff Support Networks That Can Offer You Support And Advice. Applicants Are Very Welcome To Contact The Networks Directly If They Need Any Support Or Ask Any Question Before They Apply. For Further Information On The Networks And Their Contact Details Please Visithttps://www.cityoflondon.police.uk/police-forces/city-of-london-police/areas/city-of-london/about-us/about-us/equality-and-diversity2/equality-and-diversity-support-networks/LGPS Pension Scheme -Local Government Pension Scheme explained – Which?Access to Blue Light Card scheme -Welcome to Blue Light CardDiscounts within the Square Mile specifically for City of London Police employeesFree access to our Force Gym (with dedicated time for female colleagues throughout the week), Personal Training Instructors with a range of specialisms, and a large variety of fitness and wellbeing programmes29 days’ annual leave + bank holidays, increasing up to 34 days with continuous serviceSeason Ticket Loans
