- Category
- Other
- Education
- No formal requirements
- Experience
- 1+ years
The Metropolitan Police (MPS) Payback Teams operate within the Economic Crime Command, which brings together a wide range of specialist capabilities to tackling serious and organised criminality. A core objective of the Command is to prevent offenders from benefitting financially from their criminal activity.
Comprehensive specialist training and a structured career pathway will be provided. Candidates will be supported to achieve accreditation as a Financial Intelligence Officer, followed by progression into Financial Investigation and POCA Civil Recovery qualifications. These accreditations attract enhanced banding and provide further opportunities for career development.
FIO Key Responsibilities
- Gather, develop and analyse financial intelligence to support ongoing investigations and identify investigative opportunities
- Identify opportunities to utilise POCA powers and support the development of asset recovery strategies
- Review taskings from internal partners and provide financial intelligence support
- Conduct detailed research using a range of intelligence systems, databases and financial information sources.
- Maintain accurate and auditable records in line with legislative and organisational requirements
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and information management standards
- Maintain FIO accreditation and Continuing Professional Development in line with the Proceeds of Crime Centre (PoCC) requirements.
The key responsibilities will change as you gain POCA accreditations.
FI Key Responsibilities
- Maintain FI/FIO accreditation in line with Proceeds of Crime Centre (PoCC) requirements, including ongoing Continuing Professional Development.
- Complete CRiSP training and achieve accreditation to utilise Part 5 POCA powers
- Identify and pursue opportunities to recover criminal assets using relevant POCA powers.
- Attend Magistrates’ and Crown Courts to obtain POCA orders and present evidence in support of financial investigations
- Identify and pursue opportunities to recover criminal assets using POCA powers, including cash seizure, account freezing and forfeiture
- Attend Magistrates and Crown Courts to apply for POCA orders and present evidence in support of financial investigations.
- Lead on the financial aspects of designated operations, working closely with investigating officers, attending briefings and contributing to investigative strategy
- Provide specialist financial intelligence, investigation support and advice across the MPS
- Prepare case files, ensuring all evidential and disclosure requirements are met
- Maintain accurate and auditable records demonstrating effective decision-making and compliance with legislative and organisational standards
- Support Confiscators with complex financial enquiries.
Essential criteria for the Role
- Proven experience leading or supporting criminal or financial investigations
- Strong understanding of investigative processes, including evidence handling and intelligence development
- Proven ability to use intelligence systems and databases to research, retrieve and interpret information effectively.
- Strong analytical skills, with experience interpreting complex financial and intelligence data
- Working knowledge of the criminal justice system, including evidential standards and case file preparation.
- Experience of working with large datasets, financial systems and intelligence databases.
- Ability to explain complex information in a structured and clear manner
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills, with experience briefing a range of audiences.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail, producing clear, defensible findings.
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience working in a Financial Investigation role.
- Experience preparing evidential material and attending court proceedings
- Working knowledge of relevant legislation, including Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA)
- Experience of asset recovery processes
- Background in policing, law enforcement, financial services or a regulatory environment.
- Relevant professional qualifications in finance, criminology, intelligence or related fields.
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.
