Serious Fraud Office Financial Investigator Jobs in London

Job Description

We are hiring a skilled Financial Investigator to join our Proceeds of Crime and International Assistance Division at the Serious Fraud Office. You will work on major financial crime cases, conduct in-depth investigations, and collaborate internationally to trace and recover assets. This hybrid role is based in central London with flexible work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Utilize powers under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 to obtain warrants, issue notices, and secure evidence.
• Investigate money laundering allegations and conduct suspect interviews under caution.
• Draft robust witness statements in high-quality written English for court proceedings.
• Lead confiscation and restraint investigations, identifying criminal benefit and realisable assets.
• Handle mutual legal assistance (MLA) requests and coordinate with foreign jurisdictions.
• Support civil recovery actions, cash forfeitures, and fund freezing orders.

Requirements

• Experience in financial investigations, asset recovery, or comparative economic crime work.
• Ability to progress complex investigations independently and collaborate with legal teams.
• Understanding of court order enforcement and international cooperation processes.
• Effective communication and analytical skills with attention to legal and reputational risk.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK (UK nationals, certain Commonwealth and EU citizens).
• General investigative experience related to financial or asset tracing investigations.
• Security clearance (Security Check) required before appointment.

Benefits

• Defined Benefit Civil Service Pension Scheme with government contributions.
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days), plus King’s Birthday leave.
• Performance-related bonuses and flexible work arrangements.
• Interest-free travel and bicycle loans, cycle-to-work scheme, and rental deposit assistance.
• Access to CSSC Sports & Leisure benefits and My CPS Rewards discounts.
• Support for maternity/paternity leave beyond statutory levels.

How To Apply?

Submit your personal statement (max 500 words) and a supporting CV (max 2 A4 pages) via the SFO recruitment portal. For more details, email people@sfo.gov.uk.

About Company

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) is a specialist prosecuting authority tackling the top-level serious or complex fraud, bribery, and corruption in the UK. Our Proceeds of Crime Division plays a key role in enforcing confiscation orders, asset recovery, and international legal assistance.