ROLE OVERVIEW
We are looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Financial Investigator to join our Financial Investigation Unit on a maternity cover contract until 31/08/2027 unless terminated earlier.
This is a key role within Protective Services, supporting the disruption of criminal activity and the recovery of criminal assets under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (as amended).
As a Financial Investigator, you will assist with criminal investigations, conduct confiscation and asset‑recovery enquiries, and provide detailed financial analysis to support both proactive and reactive cases. You will work closely with internal teams and external partners including the NCA, NFIB and Regional Economic Crime Unit, contributing to national intelligence and supporting the wider fight against economic crime.
Key responsibilities include:
Conducting confiscation, asset‑tracing and money‑laundering investigations
Freezing, detaining and forfeiting criminal property
Preparing financial profiles, analytical reports and evidential statements
Supporting Senior Investigating Officers in serious and complex investigations
Presenting evidence at court when required
Ensuring compliance with legislation, policy and professional standards
About you: You will be an Accredited Financial Investigator (Confiscator) or have held accreditation within the last two years and be able to maintain this through CPD. You will bring strong analytical skills, experience in investigation and information gathering, and a sound understanding of relevant legislation. You will be emotionally aware, collaborative, and committed to delivering a high‑quality service to the public.
This is an excellent opportunity to apply your expertise, contribute to meaningful outcomes, and support the continued disruption of criminal finances.
If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Leeanna Feiken- Leeanna.Feiken@gwent.police.uk
HOW TO APPLY
If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the link below to view the role profile. If you think this is the role for you, please complete an application, evidencing against the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile, the word count for each area can also be found on this document).
Please note the titles of the areas you are required to evidence (as per the person specification) are pre-populated on the application form. Please refer to the person specification to find further information of the evidence required under each heading. Please also refer to the candidate guidance attached below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.
INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Please note that we are unable to progress you to shortlisting unless we have received your Line Manager Approval form. Please submit this in line with the closing date. Thank you.
What are our benefits:
Here at Gwent Police, we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:
- Generous annual leave entitlement that rises to either 29 or 30 days depending on grade plus 8 bank holidays
- Employee Assistance programme and a range of wellbeing support programmes
- Free access to on-site gyms
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme and Vectis Card
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
- Flexible working opportunities
- Local government pension scheme
- Range of support networks
- Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
- Generous sick pay provisions
- Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
Diversity and Welsh language
To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities.
Gwent Police provide a positive action support programme for underrepresented groups. To find out more please email Brian, Clare and Salma via positive.action@gwent.police.uk or visit our positive action page here: Positive Action | Gwent Police.
We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.
Disability Confident Employer
We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.
