Accredited Financial Investigator

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.

• 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

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.

• 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

We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.

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. We offer Positive Action support for individuals from groups currently underrepresented within Gwent Police, including women (if applying to become a police officer), people from ethnic heritage backgrounds, and people who identify as disabled and/or neurodivergent.

For more information, please review the Positive Action guidance or contact the Positive Action team via email: pos

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.