Financial Investigator - Economic Crime Operations - Newcastle Upon Tyne - Benton Park View
il y a 3 jours
Newcastle upon Tyne
About the job Job summary Discover what it's like to work in a compliance role that makes an impact. Could you help us shape a stronger, fairer future? Your next career move starts here. HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department's civil and criminal investigations. FIS ensures that HMRC has an effective approach to tackling the most serious tax evasion and fraud. FIS is home to a wide range of people with a variety of skills and professional backgrounds - including accountants, cybercrime specialists, criminal justice professionals, tax professionals and operational delivery teams to name a few. We use a range of powers and approaches to protect funding for UK public services, investigating the most harmful tax cheats and ensuring none are beyond our reach. We target a variety of threats, including complex offshore evasion, international smuggling of illicit excise goods, exports of controlled weapons and technology, labour market abuses, money laundering, VAT and Self-Assessment repayment frauds and a host of other fraudulent attacks. The Economic Crime (EC) deputy directorate brings together our Supervision, Proceeds of Crime Operations and Illicit Finance teams and forms an integral part of the HMRC Serious Fraud Strategy. Working closely across the department and the wider Law Enforcement community, using specialist expertise and modern technology we put illicit finance at the centre of operations. Our operational teams tackle the financial aspects of cases that will ultimately deter, disrupt, and remove assets from tax fraudsters to level the playing field for the honest majority. EC has several specialist teams who perform unique functions within HMRC, but which are common to other areas of the public sector. Job description Join HMRC as a Financial Investigator and be part of a specialist Economic Crime Operations team, where you will be at the forefront of disrupting serious tax fraud and illicit financial flows. This role sits within HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service, focusing on recovering proceeds of crime and disrupting financial criminal activity. This position combines investigative expertise with legal knowledge to identify, restrain, and confiscate assets derived from criminal conduct. You will lead financial investigations across recovery areas, collaborating with tax professionals, insolvency specialists, forensic accountants and Economic Crime teams to identify effective recovery methods. You will deliver complex and impactful investigations including restraint and confiscation, detained cash investigations and Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) Part 5 work. The role requires attention to detail, and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. As a Financial Investigator, you will be at the forefront of HMRC's efforts to protect public finances and maintain the integrity of the UK's tax system. Flexibility Payment This post attracts a Level 2 Flexibility Payment (FP) that is paid monthly with salary. This FP allows HMRC flexibility to change your work pattern, at short notice, to meet business needs. You will be expected to undertake periods of On Call. You will also be expected to work additional hours, at weekends and outside your normal working hours/days (including bank holidays). In applying for a position and accepting the FP you agree that you can and will meet those attendance requirements. FP levels are reviewed annually - on a business need and personal basis - and may be subject to change. If you currently receive the Flexibility Payment, which may include Transition Protection and/or a Maintained Pension Value, moving to a new role may affect your payments. Details of the Flexibility Payment can be found in the attached document. Person specification This role aims to maximise the recovery of criminal assets within the UK and overseas, supporting Civil and Criminal Operations from a financial perspective. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate strong decision-making and problem-solving skills. You should have a proven ability to think laterally and drive forward investigations. Excellent communication skills are essential, with the ability to effectively communicate and negotiate with both internal and external stakeholders. Your Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Court Applications : Make court applications and act as an Assurance Officer in line with the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) 2002, other relevant legislation, case law, and Codes of Practice. Material Analysis : Analyse financial and case-related material to improve recovery opportunities. Case Preparation : Prepare cases for court and attend to give evidence when necessary. Continuous Learning : Keep your knowledge and relevant accreditations up to date with changes in the law and technical and professional developments. Stakeholder Relationships : Build and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to ensure Illicit Finance is at the heart of all FIS investigation work. Role Model: Act as a role model by demonstrating HMRC values and capabilities. Management Information : Maintain accurate Management Information on an ongoing basis. Full UK Driving License : To support-on-call, out-of-hours office attendance, and driving official vehicles Additional Responsibilities for Authorised Officers : Operational Planning : Plan, lead, and deploy operationally to maximize cash and listed assets interdiction opportunities. Wider Activities : Deploy operationally on broader activities to enhance Financial Investigations in other areas of Fraud Investigation Service. The role may also include HR line management responsibilities for Financial Investigators, Financial Intelligence Officers and other Economic Crime Operations staff. Essential Criteria : Recent experience of undertaking civil or criminal investigations or managing a team undertaking this work. PIP level 2 or HMRC Counter Fraud Specialist accreditation or Criminal Justice Training or equivalent. Desirable Criteria : National Crime Agency Financial Investigation Accreditation / Financial Investigation training. National Crime Agency Restraint and Confiscation Accreditation or Good knowledge of tax regimes administered by HMRC and Civil Recovery Options to maximise Asset Recovery. Transitional Sites Information If your location preference is for the following site, it's important to note that this is not long-term site for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. 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