Lead Investigator

Requirements of the role

Enforcement & Market Oversight (EMO) is responsible for the FCA’s responsibilities for market monitoring, delivery of the functions of the UK Listing Authority (UKLA) and the investigation and prosecution of misconduct using the whole spectrum of criminal, civil and administrative sanctions and remedies against firms and individuals.

Sitting within the Enforcement & Market Oversight Division, the Wholesale and Unauthorised Business Investigations (WUBI) Directorate safeguards market integrity and consumer confidence by investigating serious misconduct and unauthorised activity in wholesale markets, working closely with domestic and international partners to deliver a coordinated response to financial crime and market abuse.

Role responsibilities

• Leading a portfolio of demanding investigations often with competing deadlines, being responsible for the strategy, scope, and risks of an investigation and the gathering of evidence using appropriate tools and powers
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues in other business areas within the FCA and with external bodies while managing tight deadlines
• Conducting challenging interviews of subjects and witnesses using compulsory powers, on a voluntary basis and under caution (and deciding when each is appropriate)
• Carrying out detailed analysis of high volume and complex evidence, formulating findings and making recommendations regarding the appropriate way forward
• Drafting (or overseeing the drafting of) all forms of documents (including witness
• statements, statutory notices, settlement papers) and correspondence with subjects, their legal representatives and witnesses
• Being responsible for the line management and/or overseeing the work of more junior staff, including being responsible for their development and appraisals and ensuring optimal performance by ensuring effective progression of investigations and managing any cases of poor performance or conduct in a timely manner

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