RC528 Financial Investigator **External**

Do you have what it takes to make sure crime does not pay? Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging role tackling serious and organised crime?

The Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit are seeking to appoint Financial Investigators. We are inviting applications from accredited and experienced Financial Investigators, though applications are also welcome from candidates who are not yet accredited but possess the necessary attitude and skillset to complete the required training.

This is a demanding role which requires a proactive attitude and excellent time management skills. You will investigate complex matters involving serious and organised crime and have conduct of a large and varied caseload. You will play a vital role in recovering the proceeds of crime using tools under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, including restraint, confiscation and civil asset recovery. You will also develop and assist with investigations into money laundering offences.

You will work closely with partner agencies and attend Court to give evidence. You will interview suspects and witnesses, conduct search warrants and identify opportunities to disrupt criminality by investigating financial lines of enquiry and confiscating criminals' ill-gotten gains.

Based at Wakefield, with allowances for agile working available, successful candidates will be expected to attend for duty anywhere within the Yorkshire and Humber region and be able to travel nationally or internationally when required.

This is a career progression role. At appointment you will receive training, attend courses and be allocated a mentor. Applicants who are already accredited Financial Investigators may be appointed at the top of the pay scales advertised, or somewhere in-between, based upon experience and qualifications., This exciting role makes a key difference in disrupting serious and organised crime, tackling illicit finance and ensuring that crime does not pay.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.

For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required, please refer to the Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing (this link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form. Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.

Currently, candidates who meet the 'Advanced' grade criteria are also entitled to an additional £9,127 per annum Market Factor payment. The Market Factor payment is a temporary supplement that is not part of the contracted salary and will be reviewed by an independent panel in 2027.