{"id":299,"date":"2019-08-27T10:35:59","date_gmt":"2019-08-27T09:35:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/?post_type=jobpost&p=299"},"modified":"2019-08-27T10:35:59","modified_gmt":"2019-08-27T09:35:59","slug":"senior-investigations-officer-altrincham-sale","status":"publish","type":"jobpost","link":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/?jobpost=senior-investigations-officer-altrincham-sale","title":{"rendered":"Senior Investigations Officer (Altrincham\/Sale)"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are currently recruiting a Senior Investigations Officer<\/strong> based in Altrincham\/Sale on a permanent basis.<\/p>\n

In this role you will be responsible for any investigation of concerns\/allegations of malpractice or where adverse information has been received from third parties. This will include but is not limited to regulated and non-regulated sales process, credit risk, money laundering, fraud, Information Security breaches of regulations etc.<\/p>\n

Responsibilities:
\n\u2022 Gathering, analysing and responding to financial crime\/regulatory information
\n\u2022 Analyses investigations and recommend what SAR\u2019s are made to the NCA or Police and which reports require referral to the Senior Financial Crime and Investigations Manager for escalation in line with the internal protocols following the detection of a suspected fraudulent\/dishonest activity.
\n\u2022 Close liaison with lenders, providers, FCA and the Police to maintain information sharing channels
\n\u2022 To work alongside the Senior Financial Crime and Investigations Manager to ensure that SBG is compliant with all relevant financial crime legislation and regulatory requirements keeping detailed records of Investigations including recording and updating the teams various IT systems and documents and producing detailed reports and making recommendations.
\n\u2022 Produce Witness Statements and appear in Court as a Witness if required
\n\u2022 Monitoring the effectiveness of systems and controls to counter fraud, financial crime, information Security breaches and Bribery and Corruption
\n\u2022 Contribute to developing strategies and policies to counter financial crime information Security breaches and Bribery and Corruption
\n\u2022 Implementing risk controls and fraud prevention systems.
\n\u2022 Monitor regulatory and legislation developments in Fraud and FC and report relevant developments to the Senior Financial Crime and Investigations Manager and the wider business
\n\u2022 Undertake visits to member firms that are under investigation as and when required and carry out recorded Interviews. Overnight stays will be required.
\n\u2022 Interview \/cross-examine any individuals under investigation, and obtain detailed witness accounts and statements where necessary.
\n\u2022 Ensure investigations, SAR\u2019s and Money Laundering reports are resolved to a high standard and are completed in a timely manner, with TCF at the heart of all Investigations
\n\u2022 Contribute to meetings and maintenance of effective relationships with key internal departments and discuss any queries and allegations within the group.
\n\u2022 Maintain knowledge of, and competence in, FCA rules, legal and policy requirements by way of regulatory qualification and CPD. To ensure that all work undertaken is appropriate and in keeping with relevant regulation\/legislation.
\n\u2022 To provide guidance and support\/mentor new Senior Investigation Officers
\n\u2022 Provide formal and ad hoc advice and support on FC and policies, control standards, relevant financial crime law and regulation
\n\u2022 Root Cause Analysis: To identify and report to the Senior Investigations and Financial Crime Manger any Root Cause identified during an Investigation and ensure that remedial action is taken to address this.
\n\u2022 To undertake projects as and when required, to support the needs of the business or to achieve departmental objectives.
\nRisk:
\n\u2022 Good knowledge of financial crime, operational and regulatory risk, which may impact on Sesame Bankhall Group. Responsible for reporting to their line manager any risk which may impact on the business.<\/p>\n

Treating Customers Fairly and Retail Conduct Risk:
\n\u2022 To highlight to your line manager procedures & processes that do not adhere to the principles of TCF\/RCR and to put forward suggestions that improve the TCF\/RCR practices within the department.
\n\u2022 To have TCF Principles at the heart of all Investigations ensuring that any customer detriment identified is reported to the correct team.<\/p>\n

Three Lines of Defence:
\n\u2022 To deliver your role competently within 2LOD and comply with the relevant standards and procedures, ensuring that SBG deliver a service where suitable advice is given to the end consumer
\n\u2022 Work closely with other 1LOD and 2LOD Teams to ensure that they are aware of any relevant investigations and are consulted with when appropriate.
\nInformation Security
\n\u2022 Awareness of all information security principles, policies and procedures and ensure these are followed on a daily basis. Remain vigilant at all times and report any security concerns, suspicions and\/or breaches in a timely manner.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
\n\u2022 Ability to write clear and concise reports.
\n\u2022 Negotiation and influencing skills.
\n\u2022 Good time management and organisation skills with the ability to prioritise work.
\n\u2022 Strong analytical \/ investigatory and problem solving skills, with the ability to adopt a logical approach to resolving problems.
\n\u2022 Desktop investigation, to include telephone interviews of witnesses.
\n\u2022 Behave with the upmost Integrity and in a Professional and courteous manner.
\n\u2022 Ability to work under pressure and in stressful situations.
\n\u2022 Ability to see how detail contributes to a wider picture.
\n\u2022 Being able to work both individually and within a team without close supervision.
\n\u2022 Being proactive by identifying emerging trends and looking at ways to prevent these occurring.
\n\u2022 Detailed knowledge of financial crime law, regulation and industry guidance
\n\u2022 knowledge of data protection law, regulation and industry standards
\n\u2022 knowledge of FCA handbook and other regulatory requirements
\n\u2022 Extensive current\/recent Investigative experience of working in a Law enforcement fraud investigation\/financial investigation or Major Crime role. Or similar role within the FCA, Trading Standards, Gambling Commission, SRA etc.
\n\u2022 Qualified to PIP2 Investigation level or equivalent.
\n\u2022 Ability to navigate around a range of internal computer systems.<\/p>\n

Essential:<\/strong>
\n\u2022 Full UK Driving Licence
\n\u2022 Qualified to PIP2 Investigation level or equivalent.
\n\u2022 Extensive current\/recent Investigative experience of working in Law enforcement (fraud investigation\/financial investigation or major crime role). Or similar role within the FCA, Trading Standards, Gambling Commission, SRA etc.
\n\u2022 Qualified to PIP2 Investigation level or equivalent.
\n\u2022 PEACE or equivalent Interview model trained.
\n\u2022 Excellent user knowledge of windows based software applications to include Word, Excel and Outlook and skills in using the internet in particular using it for open source research.<\/p>\n

Apply online or contact Andy at Peel Solutions for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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