Financial Investigator

Office of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner

. Support the Proactive Money Laundering Team within the Regional Economic Crime Unit .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeBirmingham • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £38,169 - £44,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial investigations, including the application of relevant legislation such as the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 and the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. Proficient in utilizing investigative tools and databases to gather and analyze financial intelligence for criminal prosecutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Experienced Financial InvestigatorKnowledge of Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996Knowledge of Proceeds of Crime Act 2002Ability to Investigate Suspicious Activity ReportsAbility to Prepare Applications for Warrants and Orders

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Hard Skills

Financial InvestigationCriminal Procedure KnowledgeProceeds of Crime KnowledgeInvestigative Tool UsageFinancial Intelligence GatheringCash Seizure and DetentionCriminal File ProductionDisclosure Material PreparationIntelligence Package DevelopmentWitness and Suspect Interviewing

Tools & Technologies

Specialist DatabasesInvestigative ToolsOnline Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Management VettingSecurity ClearanceMedical Checks

Industry Keywords

Money LaunderingFinancial CrimeCriminal InvestigationsProceeds of CrimeFinancial Intelligence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Proactive Money Laundering Team within the Regional Economic Crime Unit
Complete financial investigations during operation development, execution and post-enforcement phases
Target the interception and recovery of cash and other assets gained through criminality
Search, seize and detain cash using investigative tools
Prepare applications for warrants and orders to prevent criminals profiting from proceeds of crime
Gather, record and sanitise financial intelligence for ongoing investigations
Interrogate specialist databases, networks and online tools, including investigating suspicious activity reports
Support development of financial investigation plans
Develop intelligence packages for financial and other investigations using specialist gateways and external agencies
Interview witnesses and suspects to obtain financial intelligence
Produce criminal files and court files to support prosecutions
Prepare material on money laundering and financial dealings for disclosure, liaising with crown prosecutors when necessary
Uphold the Police Code of Ethics and reinforce force values and behavioural expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced Financial Investigator
Knowledge and application of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996
Knowledge and application of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and associated legislation
Ability to use investigative tools and specialist databases
Ability to search, seize and detain cash
Ability to prepare applications for warrants and orders
Ability to gather, record and sanitise financial intelligence
Ability to investigate suspicious activity reports (SARs)
Ability to develop financial investigation plans and intelligence packages
Ability to interview witnesses and suspects
Ability to produce criminal files and court files
Ability to prepare disclosure material
Successful completion of required Management vetting and Security clearance
Successful completion of medical checks
Provision of at least five years of employment, education or other relevant activity history for reference checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training and CPD provided
High-quality training, development and opportunities to progress
Supportive and inclusive working environment
Generous annual leave
Excellent pension arrangements
Wide range of employee benefits
Wellbeing support
Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process
Disability Confident Interview Scheme for eligible applicants