JOB SUMMARY

The Civil Recovery Unit (CRU), part of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS), is seeking a Financial Investigator to support its mission of recovering assets obtained through unlawful conduct.
This role involves planning and progressing financial investigations under Part 5 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, gathering evidence and intelligence to trace and recover criminal assets. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload, assess new referrals, conduct interviews, and produce structured reports.
The position requires strong analytical and communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. The CRU operates independently within COPFS and plays a vital role in disrupting serious and organised crime in Scotland.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Based in our Civil Recovery Unit (CRU) our team plays a critical role in the justice system, recovering assets funded by
the proceeds of unlawful conduct. The CRU is part of COPFS but exercises its functions separately and independently.
As a Financial Investigator you will play a vital role in the team, planning financial investigations under Part 5 of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, by gathering evidence and intelligence, in order to trace and recover assets, to help disrupt serious and organised crime in Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Carrying your own Financial Investigation caseload taking all steps necessary to prepare these cases for civil recovery proceedings under relevant legislation
• Oral and written communication including producing structured reports
• Liaising closely with all CRU partners and stakeholders promoting a positive face of the Unit
• Professionally represent the department at both internal and external meetings and conferences
• Working collaboratively with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to the achievement of team and organisations aims and objectives
• Making the best use of technology in support of your role, including the use of case management databases

Role Specific Duties

• Using initiative to prioritise a diverse workload, showing judgement in reaching decisions and meeting challenging deadlines
• Assessment of new referrals as directed to determine their suitability for progression
• Conduct interviews with respondents and witnesses as and when required

Please note these are not exhaustive lists and other duties may be required as appropriate to the role

PERSON SPECIFICATION

You must hold accreditation as a Financial Investigator (via the National Police Improvement Agency or Scottish Police College approved courses) OR have significant investigative experience. If not currently accredited, you must be willing to attain accreditation as part of the role requirements.
You should be able to demonstrate previous experience within the field of criminal investigation. We’re looking for individuals capable of managing complex caseloads and working independently. You will have excellent analytical skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to interpret intelligence and evidence to identify patterns and inconsistencies. You should be confident in engaging with stakeholders, conducting interviews, and producing clear, structured reports that support investigative outcomes.

NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements

Responsibilities

• Carrying your own Financial Investigation caseload taking all steps necessary to prepare these cases for civil recovery proceedings under relevant legislation
• Oral and written communication including producing structured reports
• Liaising closely with all CRU partners and stakeholders promoting a positive face of the Unit
• Professionally represent the department at both internal and external meetings and conferences
• Working collaboratively with team members and colleagues, contributing positively and constructively to the achievement of team and organisations aims and objectives
• Making the best use of technology in support of your role, including the use of case management database

Role Specific Duties

• Using initiative to prioritise a diverse workload, showing judgement in reaching decisions and meeting challenging deadlines
• Assessment of new referrals as directed to determine their suitability for progression
• Conduct interviews with respondents and witnesses as and when require