FCA
Financial Services
Investigator
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“Investigator at FCA. Skills: Investigation, Evidence gathering, Analysis, Reporting, Interviewing. Managing varied investigative responsibilities across both smaller standalone cases and larger collaborative matters. Advancing a demanding portfolio of investigations by gathering evidence through appropriate tools and powers”
What You'll Achieve.
Contributing to effective case progression; Supporting timely and robust outcomes; Enhancing the evidential basis of each investigation; Enhancing the rigour and credibility of case assessments
Industry & Context.
Applying balanced legal and factual analysis to support sound decision‑making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Prior experience in areas such as serious fraud or complex financial crime investigations, regulatory proceedings, or complex litigation and disputes, Demonstrable experienced in delivering both oral and written presentations and managing a varied and demanding caseload from progression through to completion, For Lawyer applicants you must hold a valid practising certificate issued by the Solicitors Regulation Authority for England and Wales (if a solicitor), or the General Council of the Bar for England and Wales (if a barrister) (or a similar internationally recognised qualification), Ability to plan and develop lines of inquiry, including those based on reviews of financial information, such as financial statements, management accounts and audit papers, Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues in other business units and with external bodies, Work collaboratively and inclusively with colleagues with different perspectives and backgrounds, Make clear, concise, logical and persuasive oral and written presentations on complex subjects, Skilled in analysing large volumes of information, identifying key findings, and producing formal written reports that include clear recommendations
What You'll Do.
Managing varied investigative responsibilities across both smaller standalone cases and larger collaborative matters
Advancing a demanding portfolio of investigations by gathering evidence through appropriate tools and powers
Analyse detailed evidence and present your findings in a clear and suitable format
Producing high‑quality written outputs
from witness statements to statutory notices and update papers
Conducting interviews under a range of legal formats and selecting the most suitable approach
Working closely with external legal advisors through challenging discussions
Preparing and presenting well‑reasoned recommendations to internal committees
Building constructive relationships across internal teams and external bodies
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Building constructive relationships across internal teams and external bodies; Supporting colleagues through guidance, oversight and coaching to enhance collective capability; Work collaboratively and inclusively with colleagues with different perspectives and backgrounds
Communication Scope
Clear and suitable presentation of findings; Clarity of communication with subjects, legal representatives and witnesses; Clear, concise, logical and persuasive oral and written presentations on complex subjects
Process & Methodology
Managing a varied and demanding caseload from progression through to completion
Full Job Description
_**Investigator**_ **Division:** Enforcement and Market Oversight **Department** : Wholesale and Unauthorised Business Investigations * **Salary: Regulatory -** National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,100 to £57,000 and London from £47,300 to £63,000, **Practicing legal -** National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £47,200 to £62,900 and London from £50,300 to £67,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) * **This role is graded as:** Associate Level 8**-** Practicing legal/Regulatory * **For External candidates your recruitment contact is** Riley via [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) * **For Internal candidates your recruitment contact is** Tali via [Tali.stone](mailto:[email protected])[@fca.org.uk](mailto:[email protected]) Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via social media or email will not be accepted. **_About the FCA and team_** We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services. 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_** * Managing varied investigative responsibilities across
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