Job Title: Financial Investigator - NTFIU - CTP London
Salary: The starting salary is £47,060, which includes allowances totalling £2,928.
The salary is broken down as £44,132 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £52,652. Plus, a location allowance of £1,928 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: West Brompton
Job Summary
The National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit (NTFIU) investigates a wide range of offences, typically including complex fraud, money laundering and offences under s.15-18 Terrorism Act 2000.
This role is for a Band C Financial Investigator to be embedded within the National Crime Agency (NCA) on behalf of the NTFIU. The role will sit within the NCA’s Terrorist Finance Team (TFT) and be responsible for assessing counter terrorism financial intelligence.
Due to the nature of the role you will need to have previous experience in financial investigation, both POCA and TACT, including cash seizures, account forfeiture and confiscations.
You will also provide financial investigation expertise and support to CT investigations and identify disruption opportunities through financial investigation.
You will work closely with agencies and departments across HM Government and also the wider financial sector, establishing co-operative and trusted relationships.
This role offers an excellent developmental opportunity for financial investigators to broaden their areas of expertise. Successful candidates will work across organisations and in conjunction with NTFIU investigation teams targeting subjects through both reactive and proactive investigation methods.
This role requires attendance at an office location.
Key Tasks
The post holder will be required to do the following:
- Review & assess financial intelligence
- Advise development opportunities for financial intelligence
- Work with diverse teams across HM Government but also comfortable working on own
- Engage with stakeholders and external partners to represent the NTFIU
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) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post.
This post requires British nationality (some dual nationals may be ineligible) and an Enhanced Security Check (eSC)/Developed Vetting (DV)] clearance.
As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Our Employee Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.
Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’.
Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).
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 Personal Statement.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 9th December 2025.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will commence 2 weeks after the closing date.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 2 weeks after hiring manager review.
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