Accredited Financial Investigator

FHQ, All Regions
B001
Full Time
Fixed Term
24 - Months
£36,529.65

An Accredited Financial Investigator (AFI) is required for a Fixed Term role paying £34,139.86 per annum, with the British Transport Police (BTP) based across England and Wales

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.

As AFI with BTP you will 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. 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 AFI you will be required to:

· Advice and Guidance to others, regardless of rank, as a Subject Matter Expert.

· Liaise with instructed council on all contested POCA matters

· Liaise with CPS POC on all restraint and confiscation matters

· Contact OIC of the criminal investigation, to ensure that they are aware of POCA opportunities for acquisitive crime and the material required to obtain orders and maximise asset recovery.

· Internal, Finance and Home Office systems are kept up to date of all allocated case activity for accounting and governance purposes.

· Ensure data protection and GDPR rules are adhered to.

· Advise Finance on potential risks regarding incoming or outgoing funds and comply with property and finance departments set procedures for recording the movement of funds.

· Be part of an on-call roster


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

· Proven previous experience in conducting investigations in a criminal, fraud, money laundering and financial environment

· Proven use of experience in analytical financial Intel gathering skills and identifying POCA opportunities.

· Ability to compile complex financial reports from material gathered

· Familiarity and experience with the court environment, in particular preparing and presenting evidence.

· Understanding of relevant legislation and policies appropriate to the role and their use (for example: Regulatory Investigative Powers Act 2000 as amended, 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)

· Have been an accredited FI within the last 3 years


If you are interested in applying to this AFI 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:


· £34,139.86 per annum

· Flexible agile working approach

· Working from home allowance available to purchase suitable equipment for blended & home working

· 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

· 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 neurodiversity and persons who identify as LGBTQI+. 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 lets-talk@btp.police.uk

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 has undertaken a review of Police Staff pensions and as a result of this the Police Staff pension will be changing. The current police staff pension is a Defined Benefit scheme which is administered by the Railways Pension scheme. This is applicable to new starters who join before the 1st of October 2023. The new pension scheme which is launching is a Defined Contribution scheme which is administered by Royal London. The new pension scheme has been approved with an expected introductory date of 1st October 2023.- Therefore, any new starters that join on the 1st of October and after will be inducted onto the new defined contribution pension scheme. If you have any queries, please contact the pensions team – pensionqueries@btp.police.uk

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 indicator of 3 / developing' or' 'Indicator 5 / no rating must have been achieved on the last reporting year PDR.

This opportunity is closed to applications.