Enforcement Investigator - Associate Level 8
Enforcement Investigator - Associate Level 8
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Enforcement Investigator - Associate Level 8
Division - Enforcement and Market Oversight
Department Retail & Regulatory Investigations
Salary - Regulatory London 47300 - 6200 National 43100 - 56600
Practicing Legal London 49700 - 66500 National 47200 - 62000
About the FCA
The FCA regulates the conduct of 45000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest fair and competitive. Follow this link to find out more About the FCA.
The FCAs Enforcement and Market Oversight (EMO) is recruiting permanent and FTC Enforcement Investigators - Level 8 Associate. There is currently a vacancy in the Retail and Regulatory Directorate and further vacancies may arise in the Wholesale and Unauthorised Business Directorate..
EMO investigates misconduct in financial services that impacts UK consumers and the financial markets. We bring regulatory civil and criminal cases against firms and individuals to punish wrongdoers deter others from wrongdoing and change behaviours. Effective fair and impactful enforcement is critical to the success of the FCA.
The FCA receives reports from many different sources that indicate potential misconduct and we are continually presented with challenging and intellectually stimulating cases. Our cases involve critical issues that matter to consumers and market participants and attract large scale media attention. Our work covers a diverse range of issues including fraudulent conduct systems and control failures corporate governance failings market abuse and product mis-selling.
Working in EMO at the FCA is a great career option if you have a strong sense of public duty and are motivated to do the right thing and make a positive difference to the lives of consumers and the UK financial market generally.
Retail and Regulatory Investigations (RRI)
RRI investigates potential misconduct by regulated firms and individuals working within those firms involved in retail banking stockbroking asset management mortgage broking and lending insurance intermediation financial advice consumer credit and payment services. We take action against firms that sell unsuitable products or services to consumers mishandle client money and assets or have governance and systemic issues. We also investigate financial crime matters including fraud and misconduct related to AML systems and controls.
Wholesale Enforcement Department (WUBI)
The Wholesale department ensures that suspected wrongdoing in the wholesale financial markets is investigated and where serious misconduct by firms and/or individuals is identified they are held to investigation teams undertake criminal civil and regulatory investigations spanning insider dealing market manipulation misleading statements by listed companies and systems and controls failings.
Unauthorised Business Department (UBD)
UBD investigates firms that are not authorised by the FCA but are carrying out activities that require authorisation. Unauthorised firms pose a significant risk to consumers UBD has civil and criminal powers to tackle these firms and protect consumers. UBD cases typically involve high-loss investment/Ponzi type frauds illegal trading schemes and boiler room operations.
What will you be doing
Associates are involved at every stage of the investigation process supporting your team developing your knowledge and sharing your expertise which includes;
Taking on differing degrees of responsibility for a mixture of cases depending on their nature and complexity. This could range from running smaller cases with management oversight to working as part of a wider team on larger more complex cases
Progressing a portfolio of investigations managing your work to meet competing deadlines. Obtaining evidence through the use of appropriate tools and powers and developing the case teams understanding. Exploring detailed evidence and making recommendations
Drafting all forms of case documents (which may include witness statements civil orders statutory notices and papers going before the Regulatory Decision Committee) and correspondence with investigation subjects their legal representatives and witnesses
Participating in challenging interviews of subjects and witnesses using compulsory powers on a voluntary basis and under caution
Preparing for and presenting cases at internal case committees when required
Legally qualified candidates in this role would also be expected to provide legal advice to the case team and where appropriate take responsibility for the preparation of privileged correspondence
What will you get from the role
Exposure to some of the most fascinating challenging and rewarding investigations in the UK
A chance to work with colleagues from across EMO and other parts of the FCA
Satisfying worthwhile and responsible work with the opportunity to use your skills in complex situations
Exposure to a range of senior internal and external stakeholders
Working in a high-energy and stimulating Division within a supportive environment
If you are successful we will set you up for success. Your manager will work with you to help you meet your professional goals. In your first six months you will attend a three-week investigators foundation course which will ensure if you are new to investigations or have displayed your investigation skill set in a different setting you can apply your skill set safely in the context of the FCAs approach to investigations.
Which skills are required
We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme Click Here).
Minimum
Experience of analysing large amounts of information and producing summaries which make conclusions and draw out key findings
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)
Essential
Support and progress investigations or projects involving large volumes of information
Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with colleagues and with key contacts
Work collaboratively and inclusively with colleagues from different perspectives and backgrounds across a portfolio of projects and workstreams
Communicate clearly with experience of making oral and written presentations
Our Values & Diversity
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and our ambition is to cultivate a culture for all employees that respects their individual strengths views and experiences. We believe that our differences and similarities enable us to be a better organisation one that makes better decisions drives innovation and delivers better regulation.
Within the workplace you will have access to various employee resource groups which aim to promote and achieve a healthy work / life balance and support our diversity ambitions.
Did you know 50% of our Executive Committee were the first in their family to attend university.
The FCA is committed to achieving greater diversity across all levels of the organisation. Given this we particularly welcome applications from men minority ethnic disabled and neurodivergent candidates for our Associate role.
Benefits of working at the FCA
25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)
Private healthcare with Bupa
A non-contributory Pension of at least 8%
Life assurance
Income protection
We also have a competitive flexible benefits scheme which gives you the opportunity to create a personalised benefits package tailored to suit your lifestyle.
We welcome applications from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Many of our staff work flexibly including working part-time staggered hours and job shares. We cant promise to give you exactly what you want but we can explore what might work best for both sides.
Follow this link to see what life is like at the FCA - Life at the FCA
Application Support
We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. We offer a range of adjustments to make your application experience as comfortable and straightforward as possible.
If you have an accessibility need disability or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process please contact your recruiter using the details below and they will be happy to discuss this further with you.
Useful Information and Timeline
This role is graded as Level 8 Associate - Practising legal or Level 8 Associate - Regulatory
Advert Closing Date: 14th July
Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail with you during screening for the role therefore please make them aware if you are going to be unavailable for any date during this time.
Got a question
If you are interested in learning more about the role please contact Raimonda at
Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
