Apply before
03/08/2026, 23:55
Reference number
986
Salary
£45,326
London weighting allowance (Per Annum)
£4218
Role grade
G4
Contract type
Permanent, Fixed Term Appointment, Loan, Secondment
Length of employment
24 months
Please note that the Length of Employment does not include those hired on Permanent contracts.
Command
National Economic Crime Centre (NECC)
Business Area
UKFIU Operational Support
Type of role
Analytical, Intelligence
Working pattern
Full time, Part time, Flexible Working, Job share
Number of roles available
2
UK Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) Senior Intelligence Analyst
Location(s)
Birmingham, Bristol, Gartcosh, Gillingham, London, Nottingham, Solent, Warrington
About the Role
Information about the Command
Economic crime affects more UK citizens, more often, than any other criminal threat to our national security. It undermines the integrity of the UK economy, our global reputation as a global financial centre. Finances are integral to trade and investment, and the ease of doing business is vital for our prosperity. However, our open financial systems and strong economy continue to be exploited by those seeking to generate, move and invest criminal money, from street cash up to the proceeds of the highest levels of bribery and corruption. The National Economic Crime Command consists of three cross-functions that operate independently from one another: the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC), the United Kingdom Financial Intelligence Unit (UKFIU) and the Proceeds of Crime Centre (PoCC).
The NECC brings together law enforcement agencies, government departments, regulatory bodies and the private sector, with a shared objective of driving down economic crime in the UK. From targeting corrupt elites to tackling fraud, our work is high profile and focused on the highest harms to protect the most vulnerable.
Information about the Business Area
The UKFIU sits at the heart of the Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) regime and has national responsibility for receiving, analysing and disseminating intelligence submitted through the Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) regime, to share with law enforcement agencies at home and internationally. The UKFIU's work with SARs plays a critical role in alerting law enforcement to potential instances of money laundering and terrorist financing. SARs are a vital source of intelligence, not only on economic crime but on a wide range of criminal activity. They are instrumental in, and have helped with, identifying fraud victims, sex offenders, murder suspects, missing persons, people traffickers, fugitives and terrorist financing.
The UKFIU sits alongside the Proceeds of Crime Centre (PoCC) and the National Economic Crime Centre (NECC) as parts of the NCA Economic Crime Command. To tackle serious and organised crime, we need a diverse team of skilled individuals to effectively deliver the UKFIU critical statutory functions.
Role Summary
As a Senior Intelligence Analyst, you will use your analytical expertise to manage, lead and contribute to the provision of complex and wide ranging analysis to support the NCA’s mission from either a tactical, strategic or operational perspective.
Please note that job share arrangements can be accommodated where two successful candidates are able to cover the full requirements of the role.
Role Description
The UKFIU Strategic & Statistical Analysis team conducts intelligence analysis and assessment utilising SARs to enhance the intelligence picture of money laundering, terrorist finance and wider SOC threats.
The team also conducts analysis of SARs to support the UKFIU to carry out its functions effectively through analysis of the volume, composition and quality of SAR reporting. Through collaboration with UKFIU Engagement functions, this analysis supports the aim of improving the quality of SAR reporting to increase the intelligence value of SARs and improve operational opportunities for law enforcement.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities Overview
Quality Assurance Provide support and guidance through the reviewing and quality assurance of analytical outputs, to ensure the work provided is of the highest possible standard, supports decision-making and makes use of appropriate sources and analytical tools.
Manage and Support Manage and coordinate the workload of analysts and other staff. Provide technical and professional advice and guidance to staff in the effective use and promotion of analysis.
Lead and Co-ordinate Lead and support projects to analyse and exploit SARs to provide strategic insight, deliver operational impact and improve the quality of submissions from reporters.
Network Interact with a wide range of government, law enforcement, UK intelligence community, private and third sector partners in order to meet business objectives.
Research and Analyse Research and analyse SARs to produce strategic intelligence assessments, intelligence briefs and baseline analysis reports of the volume composition and quality of SARs to support the function of the UKFIU, the SAR wider regime and wider law enforcement
Manage Communication of Analytical Outputs Manage the delivery of communication relating to analytical outputs, including presentations and verbal or written briefings.
Continued Professional Development Maintain an awareness of developments and good practice in analysis. Understand and demonstrate the importance of subject-matter expertise in the provision of assessed reporting.
Line Management Manage and develop staff, to ensure that they receive appropriate training. Support their continued professional development.
Encourage Innovation Encourage and support innovation in the introduction and application of analytical tools and techniques.
Improve, Enhance and Drive Analytical Functions Help to drive, enhance and improve analytical functions by identifying and promoting good practice in analysis.
Person Specification
Skills, Knowledge & Experience Description
Team Work The ability to work effectively with others to focus on and achieve joint outcomes rather than individual goals.
Deliver at Pace Confidently manage multiple tasks and competing priorities with poise and professionalism, ensuring consistency of service and outputs. Completes work independently, seeking and providing support where appropriate.
Leadership Think and work strategically and systematically, leading and supporting as required, respecting the drivers of culture and team values - creating the connection between work and outcomes.
Analytical Problem-solving Apply analytical techniques to present a solution. Identify efficient and effective ways to use data analysis to overcome business and organisational challenges, applying innovative techniques to make data driven decisions.
Coaching and Mentoring Listens and questions others effectively to help them visualise and consider how they can best achieve their objectives, whilst acting as a role model by encouraging growth in others through sharing knowledge and experience.
UK Legislation and Policy Substantial knowledge of relevant legislation and policy within law enforcement, defence or national security (e.g. CPIA, ECHR) and understands its impact on the role and Agency activity.
Information Management Good understanding of information management and data integrity issues.
Essential Criteria
You must meet the essential criteria and evidence this within your application to be considered for the role.
Qualifications, Membership and Licences
To be eligible to apply all candidates must have -
Formal intelligence analysis training - Suitable examples include - National Intelligence Analysis Training (NIAT), Government Intelligence Analyst Training (GIAT), Defence Intelligence Analyst Module (DIAM), New Analyst Programme (NAP), NCA Analyst Foundation 1, Intelligence Analyst (Level 4) Apprenticeship & Forensic Analytics Intelligence Analyst course
AND at least one of the below:
IPP Intelligence Analyst or IPP Senior Intelligence Analyst certification; OR
Equivalent experience gained from performing Intelligence Analyst or Senior Intelligence Analyst functions
Please ensure you detail how you meet the above essential criteria within your CV. In the application process you will be required to provide a copy of the original certificate(s) where applicable.
Candidates must have formal intelligence analysis training. In addition, candidates can apply with current IPP Intelligence Analyst or IPP Senior Intelligence Analyst certification, or with equivalent IPP Intelligence Analysis or Senior Intelligence Analyst experience.
If applying with equivalent experience, candidates will need to demonstrate their equivalent experience within their CV.
Candidates will need to pass this part of the application to be progressed to full sift. Candidates who are deemed ineligible will not be progressed and the remaining parts of the application will not be assessed.
Candidates who are applying without IPP accreditation will be required to obtain IPP whilst in role.
Any applications from candidates not meeting this eligibility criteria will not progress.
Desirable Criteria
Desirable criteria are only used for assessment in the event of a tie break.
- IPP Senior Intelligence Analyst certification
- Understanding of financial intelligence. For example, SARs Researcher or FIO accreditation
Salary
Allowances are reviewed annually and may be increased, decreased or removed.
All salary offers will be made in line with Remuneration Policy.
Roles based in London will receive an additional London Weighting (Per Annum) of £4218
Benefits
All NCA employees are members of the UK Civil Service and eligible for the Civil Service pension scheme, alongside your salary the NCA contributes £13130.94. Further information on the benefits of the scheme is available on the Civil Service Pension Website.
New entrants to the NCA receive 26 days annual leave, rising to 31 on completion of 5 years continuous service, plus 8 bank holidays.
If qualifying criteria is met new joiners from UK Police Forces or the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) will have service with those employers taken into account for continuous service purposes for annual leave entitlement only, this will be up to a maximum of 31 days leave (including 1 privilege day).
Other benefits include:
Flexible working, including flexi-time, compressed hours and job sharing (in line with business requirements)
Family friendly policies, notably above the statutory minimum
Learning and Development opportunities
Interest free loans and advances, including season tickets, childcare and rental deposits
Housing schemes - Key Worker status
Discounts and Savings with a wide variety of services including Cycle to Work, Smart Tech schemes, dental insurance, gym discounts and savings on everyday spending, available through the Reward Gateway | Edenred and Blue Light Card schemes.
Staff support groups/networks
Sports and social activities, including membership to the Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC)
Further information is available on the NCA Website.
Selection Process Details
This vacancy is using the Success Profiles framework and will assess using the following criteria: Behaviours, Experience, Technical Skills
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
How we will assess you
Your application will be assessed against the following:
Technical - this will be assessed by 250 word examples on:
Experience of leading intelligence analysis within law enforcement, defence or national security.
Ability to communicate results of intelligence analysis to influence decision making at a tactical or strategic level.
Ability to apply relevant legislation and policy within law enforcement, defence or national security (particularly handling of sensitive and confidential data).
Experience - This will be assessed:
CV
Please include your full career history, training, qualifications, key responsibilities, and achievements. Explain any employment gaps in the last two years. Ensure all accreditation dates are accurate.
Details of what is expected within your CV are as follows: Please upload a CV of no more than two pages, using a minimum font size of 11. Within your CV, clearly demonstrate how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience outlined in the person specification.
Your CV must include details of your qualifications and accreditations that align with the essential criteria, including the dates they were obtained. You should also explain how you meet these essential requirements. Candidates are required to have formal intelligence analysis training. In addition, applications are welcome from those who either hold a current IPP Intelligence Analyst Certification or can evidence equivalent IPP Intelligence Analysis experience. If applying on the basis of equivalent experience, this must be clearly demonstrated within your CV.
To progress to the full sift stage, you must successfully meet the CV requirements. Please note that only the first two pages of your CV will be reviewed; any additional pages will not be considered.
A panel will assess how well your application demonstrates the requirements outlined above.
Longlist
In the event of a high number of applications, we may operate a longlist. Applicants will need to meet the minimum pass mark for the lead criteria.
- Experience of leading intelligence analysis within law enforcement, defence or national security. .
Candidates who do not meet the minimum pass mark for the lead criteria will not progress to having their other criteria assessed. Applications must meet the minimum criteria to be progressed to the assessment stage.
You will receive an acknowledgement once your application is submitted.
We aim to have sift completed and scores released within 10 working days of the closing date of the advert. For high volume campaigns this timeframe may be extended.
Scores will be provided but further feedback will not be available at this stage.
For guidance on the application process, visit:
NCA Applying and Onboarding
Assessment 1
The format of this assessment will be Interview which will be tested on the criteria listed in the Success Profiles at Assessment section.
Success Profiles at Assessment
Behaviours
Working Together
Developing Self and Others
Technical
Experience of leading intelligence analysis within law enforcement, defence or national security.
Ability to communicate results of intelligence analysis to influence decision making at a tactical or strategic level.
Ability to apply relevant legislation and policy within law enforcement, defence or national security (particularly handling of sensitive and confidential data).
Assessment Outcome
Outcomes will be communicated via the NCA recruitment portal.
If successful but no role is immediately available, you may be placed on a reserve list for 12 months.
Reserve lists can be used to fill similar role types across the Agency where the assessment criteria is considered a match by the recruitment team and the business area.
In the event of a tie at the assessment stage, available roles will be offered in merit order using the following order:
Lead criteria (behaviours/technical/experience)
If still tied, desirable criteria will be assessed (if advertised)
If still tied, application sift scores will be used
Feedback is provided only to those who attend an assessment.
You will be subject to vetting and pre-employment checks before appointment.
Once the vacancy closes, the advert will no longer be accessible. Please save a copy for your records.
We encourage all candidates to visit the NCA Careers Page for more information.
Eligibility, Pre-Employment Check and Vetting
Please see the NCA T&Cs and Privacy Policy (pdf) for details on how your data is handled.
If you are an internal candidate who has passed interview but is undergoing an internal investigation or have a written warning in place preventing a post move you may not be able to be posted until this investigation is concluded or restriction lifted.
Nationality Requirements
This role is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals or dual nationals, where one component is British
- Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- Nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- Nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre- settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- Individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
You will be required to participate in digital right to work and address checks as part of the recruitment process.
Security and Vetting
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard checks.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is SC Enhanced. All security clearances will be managed by the NCA.
For more information on security vetting please visit: UK Security Vetting guidance for applicants and Demystifying Vetting and see our vetting charter at: The Vetting Charter.
Vetting requirements - SC Enhanced
Prior to commencing the role, you will need to successfully complete SC Enhanced clearance.
The requirement for SC clearance is to have been present in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
Failure to meet the residency requirements will result in your security clearance application being rejected.
For further information on National Security Vetting checks please visit the following page Demystifying Vetting
Individuals will be required to undertake and pass a substance misuse test as part of pre-employment checks.
Occupational Health
Successful candidates will be expected to undertake an occupational health assessment. Depending on the role an in-person medical may be required in either London or Warrington. Unfortunately, travel costs will not be reimbursed.
Things you need to know
Multi Location
Where multiple locations are advertised, appointments will be made in merit order for each location.
Please indicate up to three location preferences clearly. Only your first three preferences will be considered. You may be allocated to any of the locations you select. If you decline an offer for a location you have selected as a preference, a further offer may not be made.
If you choose to reject an offer and no alternative preferred location can be offered, you will not be able to return to the process or be placed on a reserve list.
Only the advertised locations are available; any additional notes added to the application will not be taken into account.
Near Miss
If you meet the criteria for a lower grade, you may be offered that role if not appointable at the advertised grade.
Conversely, if found appointable at a higher grade but no posts are available, you may be offered a lower-grade role.
All offers are made based on merit.
Hybrid Working
The NCA supports hybrid working. The extent of remote working will depend on the role and can be discussed at the offer stage.
Reasonable Adjustments
We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and an inclusive, equal opportunities employer.
We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone can be their authentic self. If you’re neurodiverse, have a disability, or live with a long-term health condition, we encourage you to let us know about any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process.
If you experience accessibility issues with the advert or require reasonable adjustments, please contact our Recruitment Team at
[email protected] before the advert closing date.
Please ensure you complete the ‘Equal opportunities’ and 'Reasonable Adjustments' sections in the application form to inform us on what support you may need in the recruitment process.
For more on our Disability Confident commitment, visit Disability Confident Scheme | Civil Service Careers.
Visit NCA Benefits and Support for more details.
Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy
In order to monitor the effectiveness of the National Crime Agency's Diversity & Inclusion strategy, we require certain personal details about you on submission of your application for statistical and monitoring purposes only. Please note that this will be treated in confidence and will not impact your application.
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit on merit through fair and open competition, in line with the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
If you believe your application has not been treated fairly, email:
[email protected] (quoting the vacancy reference).
If unresolved, you may escalate your complaint to the Civil Service Commission.
Working for the NCA
The National Crime Agency is a 24/7 organisation, and working patterns must support business requirements. Some roles may require you to respond at short notice or outside of core hours.
If preferable, alternative contract types may be available. Please review the green bar of this advert to view all available contract types for this role. Where Loan or Secondment options are available, these would be for existing Civil Servants (Loan) and applicants from accredited Non-Departmental Public Bodies (NDPBs) or any other employer (Secondment). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
If you have any specific queries about the role that are not covered by the advert, please contact:
Name : Central Recruitment Team
Email : [email protected]