Forensic Accountant Investigator

Job Title:

Forensic Accountant Investigator Department:
Wholesale and Unauthorised Business Investigations Division:
Enforcement & Market Oversight (EMO) Salary:
National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £43,100 to £57,000 and London £47,300 to £63,000 (salary offered will be based on skills and experience) This role is graded as:
Associate – Level 8 – Regulatory Your recruitment contact is Riley Fox via  .

About the FCA and team We regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth and shaping the future of UK finance services.

Enforcement & Market Oversight (EMO) is responsible for the FCA’s responsibilities for market monitoring, delivery of the functions of the UK Listing Authority (UKLA) and the investigation and prosecution of misconduct using the whole spectrum of criminal, civil and administrative sanctions and remedies against firms and individuals. Sitting within the Enforcement & Market Oversight Division, the Wholesale and Unauthorised Business Investigations (WUBI) Directorate safeguards market integrity and consumer confidence by investigating serious misconduct and unauthorised activity in wholesale markets, working closely with domestic and international partners to deliver a coordinated response to financial crime and market abuse.

• Conducting clear analysis of financial information and translating complex findings into accessible insights, enabling senior stakeholders to make informed decisions
• Managing varied investigative responsibilities across both smaller standalone cases and larger collaborative matters, contributing to effective case progression
• Advancing a demanding portfolio of investigations by gathering evidence through appropriate tools and powers, supporting timely and robust outcomes
• Producing high-quality written outputs, from witness statements to statutory notices and update papers, ensuring clarity of communication with subjects, legal representatives and witnesses
• Conducting interviews under a range of legal formats and selecting the most suitable approach, enhancing the evidential basis of each investigation
• Working closely with external legal advisors through challenging discussions, applying balanced legal and factual analysis to support sound decision making
• Preparing and presenting well reasoned recommendations to internal committees, enhancing the rigour and credibility of case assessments
• Building constructive relationships across internal teams and external bodies, while supporting colleagues through guidance, oversight and coaching to enhance collective capability

• Minimum:
  Professionally qualified Forensic Accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification), with experience in areas such as serious fraud, complex financial crime investigations, regulatory proceedings, or complex litigation and disputes
• Demonstrable experience analysing large volumes of information, identifying key findings and producing high quality written reports with clear, evidence-based recommendations
• Prior experience delivering both oral and written presentations and managing a varied and demanding caseload through to completion
• Essential:
  Ability to plan and develop lines of inquiry, including analysing financial information such as financial statements, management accounts and audit papers
• Skill in presenting financial analysis clearly and accurately and explaining complex or unfamiliar accounting concepts to non-specialist audiences
• Build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues in other business units and with external stakeholders
• Work collaboratively and inclusively with colleagues with different perspectives and backgrounds
• Ability to deliver clear, logical and persuasive oral and written presentations on complex issues

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid model where employees work a minimum of 40% in the office each month (expectation of 50% for senior leaders). Changing from September to a minimum of 50% in the office each month (expectation of…