Economic and financial crime investigator - EG111 - SO1 Grades

Investigo Government Solutions (IGS) is seeking experienced Financial Investigators to join the Economic and Financial Crime Bureau (EFCB) on the beautiful island of Guernsey.
These are permanent roles requiring relocation to the island.
Salaries are dependent on experience and grade.

Overview
The EFCB is an independent law enforcement authority led by a statutory Director under the Economic and Financial Crime Bureau and Financial Intelligence Unit (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2022 .
The Director is responsible for all operational and strategic work to detect, investigate and prevent economic and financial crime across the Bailiwick and in international cases involving Guernsey.
Key crime areas include fraud, money laundering, tax evasion, terrorist and proliferation financing, corruption and related financial misconduct.
The Director also sets strategic priorities for the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and works closely with the Law Officers of the Crown to identify, trace and recover criminal proceeds, delivering both domestic and cross border legal assistance.

The Roles
Economic & Financial Crime Investigator
Grade EGIII | Salary £55,242 - £58,818
You will lead criminal investigations from first allegation through to case file submission. This includes assessing reports, identifying offences, building investigative hypotheses and selecting the right investigative tactics.
You will plan and implement proportionate investigative strategies, gather and evaluate intelligence, conduct interviews, analyse financial material and prepare clear evidential summaries.
You will produce high quality case files for the Law Officers of the Crown and contribute to conviction-based or civil-based asset recovery, using tools such as seizure, freezing orders, restraint and forfeiture.

Higher Economic & Financial Crime Investigator
Grade EGIV/EGV | Salary £60,606 - £63,990
You will ensure all investigative activity complies fully with legislation, internal policies and disclosure obligations.
You will oversee case file management, improve standards of evidential recording and support the development of robust working practices across the Bureau.
You will also help review and enhance policies, procedures and operational guidance relating to economic crime investigations and civil recovery, working to improve efficiency and consistency across teams.

Senior Economic & Financial Crime Investigator
Grade SO1 £69,469 - £78,250 | SO2 £75,952 - £85,559
You will manage your own complex criminal and civil investigations while providing daily supervision, mentoring and professional guidance to investigators.
You will lead inquiries involving serious financial crime, including complex fraud, high value money laundering, terrorist financing, bribery and corruption. This includes developing case hypotheses, prioritising investigative actions, and ensuring all activity is necessary, proportionate, ethical and aligned with case objectives.
You will gather, assess and present intelligence and evidence from multiple sources, prepare admissible material and deliver comprehensive case files for senior officers and the Law Officers of the Crown.
For civil recovery work, you will identify assets linked to unlawful conduct, assess cases suitable for civil action and coordinate with the Law Officers on seizure, freezing, restraint and forfeiture applications.
You will ensure compliance with all relevant Guernsey legislation, including the Disclosure Law, Proceeds of Crime Law, Forfeiture of Money Law, RIPL, PPACE and human rights requirements.
You will also support professional development, welfare and performance across your team.

Core Duties (All Levels)
Across all roles, you will work closely with partner agencies, subject matter specialists and international bodies to make the best use of lawful investigatory resources.
You will maintain strong working relationships with domestic and international law enforcement partners, regulators, supervisory authorities and financial institutions.
For asset recovery posts, this includes engaging with networks such as CARIN, Asset Recovery Offices and Asset Management Offices to strengthen cross border cooperation.
You will support victims of economic crime by developing appropriate victim strategies and working with Victim Support Services to ensure their wellbeing.
You will maintain high standards of information security, ensuring lawful handling of sensitive and restricted material and full compliance with data protection requirements.
You are responsible for upholding the highest levels of professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct and for supporting the Bureau's objectives as set out in its Business Plan.

Essential Criteria

• Experience investigating economic or financial crime, including complex cases or civil asset recovery.
  Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams, manage demanding deadlines and maintain high accuracy.
  Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial and evidential material and make accountable decisions.
  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including strong written ability, self awareness and commitment to inclusive teamwork.
  Sound knowledge of the criminal justice system, investigative methods and professional standards.
  High integrity and professionalism, with strict respect for confidentiality.

• Knowledge of financial legislation, financial products and their application in regulatory or investigative work.
  Strong understanding of suspicious activity reporting, financial intelligence, terrorist financing and associated tasking processes.