UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) Manager
National Crime Agency.
UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) Manager
£50697
National Crime Agency., Digbeth, Birmingham
- Full time
- Temporary
- Remote working
Posted 1 week ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 28035ff1f97748c58a1deae940ca48f0
Full Job Description
- London and Birmingham. For London based roles your contractual place of work will be Stratford. However, as that site will not be operational until early 2025 in the interim period you will be required to carry out your contractual duties from Vauxhall, or such other reasonable location, on a temporary basis. For the avoidance of doubt as your contractual place of work is Stratford, the move from any temporary place of work will not give rise to any entitlement to payments for travel time or costs under the Relocation and Excess Travel Policy., The UKFIU sits at the heart of the Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) regime, providing the gateway to reporters and a repository of data to inform law enforcement. Working within one of the teams offers a fascinating insight into high-end operational activity and working across a number of risk areas.
- To be considered, you will need to successfully complete SC Enhanced clearance before commencing the role.
There is a strong sense of belonging here. Our teams are dedicated to the work they do, supportive of their colleagues and collaborative. Our leadership team are praised for empowering teams to take the initiative and trust them to do the right thing. We place critical importance on the wellbeing of our teams and role model this across all levels of the organisation, as well as enabling flexibility in the way we work, wherever possible. You will be part of a flexible, professional and capable workforce routinely working in a fast paced environment within a close-knit, highly motivated unit.
We need individuals who are motivated by protecting the public, pay keen attention to detail and have an interest in financial crime. We work nationally and globally to fight money laundering and terrorist financing, International cooperation and partnership is vital to combating money laundering. The UKFIU communicates with FIUs throughout the world to receive and share information globally and works in close partnership with key international partners. Our work is wide-reaching and helps the UK to stay safe., The UKFIU has national responsibility for receiving, analysing and disseminating intelligence submitted through the Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) regime, to share with law enforcement agencies at home and internationally. The UKFIU's work with SARs plays a critical role in alerting law enforcement to potential instances of money laundering and terrorist financing.
SARs are a vital source of intelligence, not only on economic crime but on a wide range of criminal activity. They are instrumental in, and have helped with, identifying fraud victims, sex offenders, murder suspects, missing persons, people traffickers, fugitives and terrorist financing.
The UKFIU and Proceeds of Crime Centre (PoCC) sit alongside the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC) as parts of the NCA Economic Crime Command.
To tackle serious and organised crime, we need a diverse team of skilled individuals to alert law enforcement to potential instances of money laundering and terrorist financing.
Depending on experience you could be posted to any of our areas including:
The Operations function is responsible for all receipt, processing, analysis/intelligence gathering and dissemination of SARs submitted to the UKFIU. This includes teams that: make decisions on requests for a Defence Against Money Laundering under the Proceeds of Crime Act; analyse Suspicious Activity Reports submitted by the regulated sector to the FIU under the Terrorism Act; identify and process SARs linked to priority threat areas and ongoing operational activity; and exchange information with FIUs in other countries.
The Operational Support function is responsible for the effective running of the UKFIU. This includes teams that: co-ordinate the strategic direction and policy work of the UKFIU; undertake analysis to identify emerging threats and trends; and ensure the FIU has the right people and training to fulfil its mission.
The Engagement function is responsible for communication and support for Reporters and LEAs. This includes teams that: support law enforcement to best use from SARs; support Reporters in submitting SARs, through best practice guidance and feedback; and create and distribute communications from the UKFIU.
Please note we have current vacancies in our Operations function on the following teams - UKFIU International and SARs Enquiry & Action; and in our Operational Support function on the Information Management team.
Further information about working with the UKFIU can be found here: https://nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/what-we-do/crime-threats/money-laundering-and-illicit-finance/ukfiu
Please note we have another vacancy: : Job Ref: 348904 Job Title: Proceeds of Crime Centre (PoCC) Development Manager Job Grade: Senior Executive Officer / NCA Grade 3 / Police Inspector/Chief Inspector Closing date: Sunday 19th May 2024., + Participation in groups and meetings as required, including overseas visits.
+ Attend meetings with Stakeholders as relevant.
+ Preparation of cross functional management papers.
+ UKFIU liaison with partner FIUs, Europol and Interpol.
+ Represent UKFIU interests in Anti-Money Laundering matters and where needed in meetings with senior leadership.
+ Management and Quality Assurance of performance reporting.
+ Providing support to critical functions requiring a managerial grade referral / decision including acting as the designated authorising officer.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Leadership
+ Making Effective Decisions, + 4 x Technical / Experience skills via 250 words per criteria, as listed above
For further application guidance please visit https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers/applying-and-onboarding
Once submitted your application will be acknowledged by the Government Recruitment Service.
Please note depending on the volume of applications a Longlist at sift may be conducted on following criteria:
+ Previous experience of managing a diverse team, risk management and operational decision-making.
Candidates must pass this criteria for their application to be progressed.
A panel will then assess your application to select those demonstrating the best fit for the role by considering the evidence you have provided against the criteria set out in the Entry Criteria section.
Failure to address any or all of these may affect your application.
Sift results are expected to be released w/c Monday 10th June 2024.
Interview Details
You will then be asked to attend an interview in order to have a more in-depth discussion of your previous experience and professional competence.
There will be 1 round of interview, and you will be assessed on Behaviour and Technical/Experience criteria as listed above (Behaviour 1 and 2, and Technical/Experience 1, 2, 3, and 4).
Interviews will take place throughout June and July 2024 - locations to be confirmed. Please be advised that the type of interview (eg. virtual/face-to-face) may be subject to change and successful candidates will be notified of this prior to attending. However the interview is conducted, the interview criteria will remain as detailed within this advert.
The above sift and interview dates are an indicative timeline.
Should you be successful at sift but cannot attend on the interview date(s) listed the recruitment team cannot guarantee an alternative date. Please contact the recruitment team.
Full details of the assessment process will be made available to shortlisted candidates.
Please ensure that all examples provided in your application are taken directly from your own experience and that you describe the examples in your own words. Any instances of plagiarism including copying of examples/answers from internet sources will result in a withdrawal of your application. Further action, including disciplinary action, may be considered in such cases involving internal candidates. Providing false or misleading information would be contrary to the core values of honesty and integrity expected of all Civil Servants.
Interview Outcome
Candidates will be alerted of the outcome of their interview via their CS Jobs Portal. We will be retaining a candidate pool of successful applicants to draw from as vacancies arise for up to 12 months.
If your application is successful and we are unable to offer you a post immediately, you will be invited to join our reserve list. If over the next 12 months we are able to offer you a position, we will contact you as soon as possible.
Once we make you an offer you will then go through our vetting and pre-employment checks processes.
All Appointments will be made in location merit order.
Multi-Location
Where more than one location is advertised, candidates will be appointed in merit order for each location. You will be asked to state your location preference on your application.
Please be aware that you can be posted to any location that you put in your preferences. If you would only like to be posted to one location, please confirm one location only. If you are posted to a location that you have requested and you do not accept that location, you may not be offered another role.
Please note, only advertised location can be offered. Notes populated in a free text box will not be taken into consideration.
Near Miss
If you are not found appointable at the advertised grade you may be offered the lower grade role if you are considered to meet the skills, experience and behaviours for the lower level. The benchmark for appointing to the lower grade is set at the start of each campaign. All offers will be made in merit.
If you are found appointable at the higher grade but there are no positions available you may be offered an appointment at the lower grade.
Hybrid Working
Here at the NCA we have a hybrid working arrangement in place enabling officers to work a proportion of their role remotely. Eligibility and the degree of home working will vary depending on the requirements of the role. Further details can be discussed at offer stage.
Reasonable Adjustment
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. As part of our application process you will be prompted to provide details of any reasonable adjustment to our recruitment process that you may need. If you have a disability or long-term condition (a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long term effect on your ability to carry out normal day-to-day activities, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via ncarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Inclusion and Accessibility
We are proud to be an inclusive, equal opportunities employer. As a Disability Confident Leader we are committed to ensuring that all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process. For details of the available group please visit https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers/benefits-and-support
In order to monitor the effectiveness of the National Crime Agencys Diversity & Inclusion strategy, the NCA require certain personal details about you on submission of your application. Please note that this will be treated in confidence and will not impact your application. You will be asked to complete an E-consent survey asking for permission to share this data with the NCA to be used for statistical/monitoring purposes only, refusal of consent to share the information will not impact your application.
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact ncarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Additional Information
+ The NCA is a 24/7 organisation, and working patterns must support business requirements. Some roles may require you to respond at short notice or outside of core hours.
+ Individuals will be required to undertake and pass a substance misuse test as part of pre-employment checks.
+ Successful candidates may be required to undertake a medical. If required, the medical will take place in either London or Warrington. Unfortunately, travel costs will not be reimbursed.
+ If you are an internal candidate who has passed interview but is undergoing an internal investigation or have a written warning in place preventing a post move you may not be able to be posted until this investigation is concluded or restriction lifted. You will remain on the reserve list for a max of 12 months.
+ This role is being advertised on a permanent basis. If preferable, Loan or Secondment options will also be available for existing Civil Servants (Loan) and applicants from accredited NDPBs or any other employer (Secondment). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
VETTING REQUIREMENTS SC
All security clearances require you to provide evidence of your UK footprint where you have been physically present in the UK.
The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.
If you require SC clearance you will need to provide evidence of the below requirements.
Checks will be made against:
+ Departmental or company records (personnel files, staff reports, sick leave reports and security records)
+ UK criminal records covering both spent and unspent criminal records
+ Your credit and financial history with a credit reference agency
+ Security Services records
For further information on National Security Vetting please visit the following page https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/demystifying-vetting
We encourage all candidates to visit the NCA careers page for further information please visit https://www.nationalcrimeagency.gov.uk/careers
If you have any specific queries about the role that are not covered by the candidate pack, please contact: ncarecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks., + UK nationals
+ nationals of the Republic of Ireland
+ nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
+ nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
+ individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
+ Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy., If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint in relation to any stage of the recruitment and selection process please email Central.recruitment@nca.gov.uk. please ensure that you refer to the campaign reference number. If you remain dissatisfied following the outcome of your complaint you have the right to contact the Civil Service Commission to pursue it further.
If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/recruitment/recruitment-complaints
+ Previous experience of managing a diverse team, risk management and operational decision-making.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience of assessing information, conducting analysis and presenting results.
+ A thorough understanding of economic crime and the illicit finance landscape including a good understanding of relevant legislation (UK and international) affecting UKFIU activity.
+ A good understanding of the importance of information management and the handling of sensitive information.
Alongside your salary of £50,697, National Crime Agency contributes £13,688 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
All officers in the NCA are members of the UK Civil Service. You will be eligible for:
+ Civil Service pension scheme
+ 26 days annual leave rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service