Associate – Fca Jobs Birmingham

Overview

Position Title: Associate

Company: Financial Conduct Authority

Location: Birmingham, UK

Job Description

We are seeking two Forensic Investigator (Fixed Term Contract – 12 months) to work as part of multi-disciplinary team within one of the two Wholesale Departments in the Enforcement & Market Oversight Division. Candidates should have either a background in criminal / fraud investigations or regulatory or other relevant investigations.The Wholesale departments conducts investigations into regulatory breaches and criminal offences by firms and individuals operating in the wholesale arena. Typical cases include insider dealing, market manipulation, misleading statements and systems & controls failings in authorised firms.

Responsibilities:

• Obtaining evidence through the use of appropriate tools and powers.
• Drafting all forms of documents (including witness statements, the statutory notices, and case update papers) and correspondence with subjects, their legal representatives and witnesses.
• Leading challenging interviews of subjects and witnesses using compulsory powers, on a voluntary basis and under caution and recommending on when each format is appropriate.
• Exploring detailed evidence and making recommendations.
• Preparing for, and presenting cases at, internal case committees when required.
• Building and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues in other areas within the FCA and with external bodies.
• Attending court to give evidence as required.

Requirements:

• A challenging, interesting and diverse portfolio of work, working with colleagues with varied skills from across Enforcement and in other parts of the FCA.
• The opportunity to change behaviour within the financial services industry for the benefit of consumers and the market.
• As an Academy business we place great value on learning and at the FCA we offer world-class development opportunities which will assist you in achieving your career aspirations.