This is an interesting and exciting role in the Financial Investigation Unit that is part of the Investigation and Enforcement Services directorate.
The candidate will be working on a new Financial Investigation Team created as a result of the Companies House Reform Act. This will contribute to the wider objectives of the Companies House reform legislation and to the protection of the UK, its citizens and its economy from economic crime.
The primary responsibility will be the planning and preparation of financial investigations for the purpose of confiscations under POCA in England and Wales, presenting case material including financial statements and attending court if necessary.
This is a travelling officer role and the job holder must be prepared to undertake travel with some infrequent stays away from home. On occasions, the job holder must also be prepared to work unsocial hours.
The Insolvency Service is a leading Government agency which plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the public and to business. The work we do is important to the proper functioning of markets, the economy in general and support for thousands of people each year who are in financial difficulty.
Inclusive and diverse teams are important to us. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups underrepresented in our workforce. The Insolvency Service strives to ensure that the agency is a safe, inclusive and welcoming place for everybody to bring their true self to work and to help the agency to achieve its diversity objectives. We have 10 active employee network groups available to join or become an ally, these include, Carers Network, Disability & Health, FACES Network Group, Grass Roots, LGBT+, Mind Matters, No Limits, Part Time Workers, The Shed, and Women’s Network Group.
We offer full-time, part-time, job share and flexible ways of working. We value capability, technical skills and experience and we place great emphasis on lifetime development to support our people. We encourage our employees to become more involved in areas they feel strongly about, whether it be for the benefit of the agency, though our Engagement network or in their own local communities via volunteering opportunities.
The Insolvency Service is a great place to work, learn and grow your career!
The post holder will:
- be confident in their ability to produce excellence in investigations as directed, with an ability to innovate and to operate in a high governance environment, under pressure both alone and working as part of a motivated team.
- be responsible for their own casework and will be expected to conduct and successfully manage a number of investigations at any one time. You will play a full part in the operation of the team including project work when required
- assist providing guidance and support in all matters relating to financial investigation. You will therefore need to be an experienced practitioner and be able to conduct Proceeds of Crime Act investigations in respect of POCA Parts 2 and 8 powers, and importantly, be fully conversant in their use with recent evidence of completing confiscation statements. POCA work will be in support of the wider criminal investigations undertaken by the Criminal Investigation Team.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- the successful candidate must be authorised to conduct confiscation investigations in England and Wales using POCA Part 2 powers
- the successful candidate must be authorised to conduct money laundering investigations in England and Wales using POCA part 8 powers
- work within an investigation framework and complying with Insolvency Service and legal standards
- maintain your AFI accreditation status on FISS by undertaking CPD as necessary
- research legislation
- produce investigation plans to deliver managerial objectives
- liaise with the stakeholders in respect of evidence gathering and timetables
- be effective and proactive in client relationship management
- gather the evidence identified to meet the requirements of the investigation plan
- make court applications in respect of POCA orders & warrants
- produce high quality POCA statements for the Crown Court and for management
- prepare case files for prosecutors
- manage CPIA disclosure responsibilities
- comply with data management requirements under DPA 2018 and GDPR
- complete tasks as efficiently as possible and play a full part in all aspects of the operation of the team
