Accredited Financial Investigator- Payback Unit

Job Title: Accredited Financial Investigator- Payback Unit

Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.

The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.

Location: Barking, Hendon, Lewisham, Putney

Contract: 2 Year Fixed term contract

The Metropolitan Police Service Economic Crime (EC) Command is part of Central Specialist Crime and specialises in the investigation of fraud and money laundering offences and the conduct of financial investigations. EC has a wide range of strands as it tackles some of the most serious offenders and prevents them gaining financially from their crimes. It also manages a wide range of investigations including sensitive, high-profile enquiries that span national and international boundaries. This is a unique opportunity for Financial Investigators to join the newly formed BCU Payback Units and have a positive impact on taking the profit out of crime while making London and the public safer. In detail, we’ll expect you to:

• Maintain FI/FIO accreditation as per the Proceeds of Crime Centre requirements
• Complete CRiSP training to become accredited in Part 5 powers
• Investigate allegations of money laundering, tracing assets in the UK and overseas, and analysing financial accounts and bank statements
• Lead in the financial investigation of all appropriate cases
• Prepare orders under POCA such as production, detention, freezing and forfeiture orders
• Identify and pursue opportunities for the recovery of criminal assets using Part 5 powers for the forfeiture and seizure of cash, funds held in bank accounts and where accredited, listed assets and crypto currency
• Attend court and obtain POCA orders at Magistrates and Crown Courts
• Take responsibility for the financial aspect of designated operations, liaising closely with case officers, attending briefings and assisting with the development of the investigation
• Support the wider Met with financial intelligence and financial investigations
• Maintain your own continuing professional development
• Support Confiscators with more complex enquiries

We’ll offer you specialist training and a supported career pathway, and existing Financial Investigators will be expected to achieve accreditation in POCA Part 5 powers, which will attract a yearly bonus payment.

About you

To be a success in this role it’s essential that you possess the following skills and expertise:

• Financial Investigator accreditation with a proven track record of conducting and concluding investigations under POCA
• Experience of court procedures and processes, including giving evidence
• Knowledge and understanding of CPIA disclosure rules

• Proficient IT skills with well developed knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• The ability to assimilate and analyse large quantities of information and make sound judgements

• Exceptional attention to detail, with the confidence to produce and present clear, concise and accurate reports suitable for court proceedings
• Excellent communication, planning, organisational and time management skills
• The ability to work under pressure and prioritise a demanding workload while meeting legislative deadlines
• POCA CRiSP accreditation would be desirable

Benefits

When you join us you’ll enjoy the great benefits that you’d expect from one of London's largest employers. These include generous annual leave, a highly competitive pension, excellent training and opportunities for development and progression, interest free season ticket loans, membership of Met sports and social clubs, flexible working conditions and much more. For more details please visit our pay and benefits page..

Vetting

This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e) level before taking up the post; with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) once in post, if required.

How to apply

To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 15th May 2026.

Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager.

Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview.

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