As a Research Assistant, your core role will be to receive new case referrals (Mainly Confiscation, money laundering or cash seizure) before inputting details on the case management system and undertaking research associated with each case. This will include checking both internal and external intelligence systems for information and following appropriate lines of enquiry where they present themselves. You will then be required to summarise your findings after which the case will be allocated to a financial investigator.
In addition to your core role as a Research Assistant, you will also be expected to:
• Undertake ad hoc checks of intelligence systems on behalf of financial investigators; and
• Act as a central point of contact for officers wanting the services of a financial investigator
• Monitor the progress of financial investigations that have been ‘pended’ awaiting developments
Because of changes to policy at a national level, candidates may have to gain and retain formal accreditation as a Financial Intelligence Administrator or Financial Intelligence Officer in order to be able to access some of the essential intelligence systems available to the section. This will offer development opportunities to access new intelligence systems they may not have used before, and assist them in achieving the NCA’s ‘Financial Intelligence Administrators’ accreditation. This new found knowledge or skills may add to their existing team’s knowledge / understanding and capabilities.
Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost three million people safe.
Greater Manchester is a vibrant region in the Northwest, spread over more than 1,200 sq km. Split over 10 metropolitan districts, it is billed as the most diverse city in Europe, whose residents draw on and contribute to its rich cultural legacy and collectively speak up to 200 different languages.
Recently awarded the ‘most improved force in the country’ after its latest police effectiveness, efficiency and legitimacy (PEEL) inspection in 2023, Greater Manchester Police remains committed to doing the basics of policing brilliantly, protecting the public, supporting victims and ensuring its workforce reflects the communities it serves.
GMP recognises that having a diverse workforce makes it more approachable and relevant to the public, and so we welcome applications from everyone.
Benefits:
As well as offering the chance of a rewarding career, there are other benefits to working for GMP.
Generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days, plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service.
- A competitive salary
- Annual pay rise
- Generous Pension
- Maternity/paternity leave
- Healthcare and wellbeing support
- Opportunity to join GMP’s Sports and Social Club which offers a range of sporting activities
- Emergency Services blue light card discount
- Cycle Scheme
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