Manager – Regulatory

Requirements of the role

About the FCA

The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.

The FCA’s Proceeds of Crime teams (POC) are responsible for specialist investigation and litigation work under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA), specifically as it applies in England and Wales. The POC function is the FCA’s centre of excellence for this work and is involved in all related activities across the organisation.

POC team also advises on and ensures that best and consistent practice is maintained in all investigations involving a POC element across EMO.

As one of two POC Team Managers in EMO, you will lead a specialist team focused on confiscation investigations, asset recovery and enforcement work under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).

What will you be doing?

As Team Manager, you will oversee the operational management of a portfolio of POCA cases and lead a team of approximately 12 Accredited Financial Investigators (AFIs) and Financial Intelligence Officers (FIOs). You will be responsible for:

• Managing a portfolio of cases under the POCA, including confiscation investigations, asset recovery and related enforcement actions, ensuring timely and effective progression
• Leading and developing a team of around 12 Accredited Financial Investigators and Financial Intelligence Officers, with responsibility for performance, training, accreditation and professional growth
• Overseeing legal processes, including the drafting and approval of court applications (e.g. restraint orders, search warrants), attending court and taking urgent action where required
• Providing expert advice on proceeds of crime matters across EMO and the wider FCA, ensuring consistency in operational practice and compliance with national standards
• Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies, legal representatives, government departments and senior FCA colleagues
• Supporting departmental leadership, contributing to strategy, recruitment and continuous improvement as part of the senior management team
• Representing the FCA in national and international policy discussions related to proceeds of crime and financial investigation

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