Accredited Financial Investigator - Project Plume

An Accredited Financial Investigator is required for a 23-month fixed term opportunity, paying £36,529.65 (pro-rata) per annum, plus £3,033.56 London Allowance per annum, plus £3,957.00 Market Supplement with the British Transport Police (BTP) based at Force Headquarters, London.  

BTP is the national police Force for the rail network throughout Great Britain, including London Underground, across which we ensure the safety and security of nearly 3 billion passenger journeys and over 100 million tons of freight every year. The world in which we work is fast-paced, operationally and commercially demanding, and constantly changing. All Accredited Financial Investigators (AFI’s) within BTP’s Crime command provide expert analytical evidence to support criminal Investigations of acquisitive crimes carried out across the Force and to proactively remove the benefits accrued from criminality.  To be at the forefront in mainstreaming financial investigation as per the guidance of "Extending Our Reach" as outlined by the Home Office report 2009. To take the lead in cash seizures by the service of the detention documents and through attendance at court until forfeiture or the cash is returned. To conduct re-active confiscation investigations, undertaking the preparation and submission of evidence pertaining to the confiscation process. To assist in pro-active enquiries by providing specialist advice and support to members of the Force, including the obtaining of restraint orders.

As an Accredited Financial Investigator you will be required to:

• Lead cash based money laundering investigations in the waste industry as part of Project Plume (a multi agency operation in partnership with the Joint Unit for Waste Crime, National Economic Crime Centre, MPS, HMRC and BTP).
• Providing accredited and dedicated expert financial analytical and investigative resources to identify, seize/restrain and confiscate the proceeds of crime, seeking to remove these from the convicted and where possible compensate victims.
• Draw on specialist skills to provide support and advice senior investigating officers to identify potential risks under POCA legislation, Data Protection and Human rights for live enquiries, as well as gathering evidence to support investigations.
• Make significant financial analytical contributions to influential force–level products including the Strategic Assessment of the investigations, the Control Strategy decisions using the National Decision-Making Model (NIM) whilst paying due consideration to legal requirements as set out under POCA legislation; towards any actions taken and recording these decisions with regards to proportionality, legal, appropriate and necessary (PLAN) principles.
• Prepare evidential packs for Civil cases and attend court as appropriate suitable for presentation at all POCA hearings in relation to forfeiture.
• Prepare statements and evidential packs for all Criminal cases and present findings at Court as a witness.
• Maintain and enhance cross Force and Agency partnership’s and intelligence.

Please note: Applicants must have passed the relevant NPIA (now NCA) Accredited Financial Investigation Course to be considered for this role.  

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description. The successful postholder will be required to evidence the following:

Qualifications:

• Be a current accredited financial investigator with Part 2, Part 8 and Part 5 powers (or be within the NCA defined self-suspension period that will enable immediate re-accreditation or re-accreditation with refresher courses/ action plans) Must have passed the relevant NPIA (now NCA) Accredited Financial Investigation Course.
• PIP level 2 or equivalent

Experience:

• Proven previous experience in conducting investigations in a criminal, fraud, money laundering and financial environment.
• Proven use of experience in analytical financial intelligence gathering skills and identifying POCA opportunities.
• Proven experience of PI 2 level investigations

Skills:

• The ability to prepare and present case material to an evidential standard including: Recording and retaining evidence, distinguishing between evidence and unused material, identifying unused material which might undermine a prosecution case in compliance with Disclosure duties.
• Ability to compile complex financial reports from material gathered.
• Display a high degree of confidentiality and discretion.
• A knowledge of search and seizure powers under the POCA legislation and PACE Act 1984, as well as knowledge of the available forfeiture powers under other legislation.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of relevant legislation and policies appropriate to the role and their use (for example: Regulatory Investigative Powers Act 200, General Data Protection Regulation 2016, Management of Police Information, Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 - Disclosure rules, PACE
• Good working knowledge of the National Intelligence Model (NIM)

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in applying to the role, then please click the "Apply" button below and submit a CV and Cover letter outlining any relevant skills and experience you have that would make you suitable for this role. 

If you are interested in applying to this Accredited Financial Investigator role then please do not delay as interviews will be held as soon as appropriate candidates are highlighted. In return for your experience, we can offer you:

• Salary of £36,529.65 (pro-rata) per annum, plus £3,033.56 London Allowance per annum plus £3,957.00 Market Supplement
• Yearly base salary increments (subject to satisfactory performance in last PDR year)
• Working from home allowance available to purchase suitable equipment for blended & home working
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible agile working approach
• Family friendly policies including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
• Bespoke benefits platform and access to Blue Light Card
• Development opportunities including fully funded apprenticeships
• Employee assistance programme and dedicated wellbeing hub
• Pension scheme

BTP is an employer who cares about the impact we have on the environment and the wider challenges of climate change, and as such we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and achieving Net Zero Carbon (NZC) through offsetting by 2035. 

At BTP we are proud guardians of the railway and it is crucial that we represent the diverse communities we serve and protect. As ‘One BTP’ across the UK, we know that diversity, inclusion and belonging help us improve our decision making, foster creativity and drive innovation so all our people can thrive.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. So that we can become more diverse we encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, women, people who have a disability, those who are neurodiverse and persons who identify as LGBTQI+. We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted workshops or advice sessions.  If you have the skills, experience and values that here in BTP we pride ourselves on then we would welcome you to apply.

For more information on Positive Action please click here or email the team on PART-Recruitment@btp.police.uk

If you want to ask us any awkward or ‘obvious’ questions, if you are you unsure whether your personal circumstances are suitable for a career as a Police Constable but don’t know how to talk to us about it OR you have any questions about the application process, please email our friendly and helpful team where we will be happy to help you:  RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk. If your question related to equality or diversity then you can also contact our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team directly at: PART-Recruitment@btp.police.uk To reassure you, anything you ask us will be in the strictest confidence and will not form part of your application.

In order to apply, you must have the permanent right to live and work in the UK and have been resident in the UK for the previous 5 YEARS. You will be asked these and other questions to determine your eligibility to work for British Transport Police when you start your application and you must answer honestly.

BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme is administered by Royal London and this is a group personal pension plan which is available to all police staff. It’s a defined contribution scheme, offering employees the flexibility to vary their pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of their salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at Pension-Queries@btp.police.uk 

Please note if you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS your pension will not be affected.  

Internal candidates must have completed their probation for their current substantive posting and can only apply in tenure if Head of Department approval is emailed to Recruitmentteam@btp.police.uk prior to the vacancy closing. Internal candidates must confirm that they are not subject to formal action plans for sickness/complaints/discipline or poor performance and that all mandatory training courses have been attended and are in ticket/up to date. A minimum rating of 3 (performing) or a rating of U (no rating) must have been achieved on the last reporting year PDR.