Vacancy Reference Number
21779
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Number of Vacancies
1
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(B) OCU
SO15 - Counter Terrorism Command
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Location
West Brompton
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Building
EMPRESS STATE BUILDING
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Band
Band D
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Part/Full Time
Full Time
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Hours per Week
36 hours per week
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Type of Contract
Permanent
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Job Advert
Job Title: Financial Investigator - NTFIU - Police Staff - CTP London
Salary: The starting salary is £40,519, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.
The salary is broken down as £37,510 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £40,141. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: West Brompton
Job Summary
The National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit (NTFIU) investigates a wide range of offences, typically including complex fraud, money laundering and offences under s.15-18 Terrorism Act 2000. The team undertake investigations from their inception through to executive action, prosecution and the confiscation or forfeiture of funds.
Additionally, the NTFIU will also provide pan - SO15 Command support to wider CT investigations through the completion of financial strategies, profiles and enquiries. NTFIU investigations are often complex and require an ability to apply proactive and reactive policing methods.
You will work closely with agencies and departments across HM Government and also the wider financial sector, establishing co-operative and trusted relationships.
You will utilise a range of financial investigation legislation to conduct and support POCA and CT investigations, including cash seizures, account forfeiture and confiscations. You will also provide financial investigation expertise and support to CT investigations and identify disruption opportunities through financial investigation.
You will also undertake intelligence assessments on NCIA, be responsible for assessing Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) and completing financial profiles.
There will be a requirement to become and maintain accreditation as a POCA and CT Financial Investigator
This role offers an excellent developmental opportunity for financial investigators or intelligence analysts to broaden their areas of expertise. Successful candidates will work on NTFIU investigation teams targeting subjects through both reactive and proactive investigation methods.
The NTFIU has a blended working policy meaning there will be opportunities to work away from CTOC.
Please set out your application in the SOAR format paying particular attention to the word/character count.
Key Tasks
The post holder will be required to do the following:
Conduct & support counter terrorism financial investigations
Assess & develop intelligence
Work as part of a wide team but happy to run own investigations
Engage with stakeholders and external partners to represent the NTFIU
Liaise with partners across CT network
Competencies Value Framework
Please provide one example of each of the below competencies/values. There is a 1600 character limit (including spaces) for each example.
Please provide a verifier for each example, including name and contact details and ensure any named verifiers are aware they have been listed as they may be contacted.
Cluster – Resolute, compassionate and committed
We take ownership – Level 1
Cluster – Intelligent, creative and informed policing
We analyse critically – Level 1
Met Values
Integrity
Vetting
This post requires British nationality (some dual nationals may be ineligible) and an Enhanced Security Check (eSC)/Developed Vetting (DV)] clearance.
As the post holder will have access to very sensitive information, there are limitations on travelling to a small number of countries and we will undertake additional security checks as part of the recruitment process. Applications from candidates with close connections to certain countries may take considerably longer to process, or in some cases result in a withdrawal of an offer of employment. Further details will be provided at the conditional offer stage.
Confidentiality Agreement
Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post.
Our Employee Commitments
Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) continues to prioritise an inclusive and supportive working environment and culture, where all of our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are empowered to reach their full potential. CTP keeps the nation and everyone in it safe from all manner of threats and as those threats evolve, so do we - that’s why Inclusion, Diversity and Equality (IDE) is the key to supporting our greatest asset, our people.
Our people protect our national security across the UK. In order to continue to deliver against our organisational priorities, we collectively seek to ensure that all colleagues feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate in the delivery of our mission – “working to keep people safe from Terrorism”.
IDE is at the heart of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve. As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all backgrounds, cultures and experiences are therefore essential and encouraged. The CTP Network is committed to ensuring that candidates identifying as disabled are able to realise their fullest career aspirations and, as such, will endeavor to accommodate any reasonable adjustments that you may require during the recruitment process.
How to apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the "apply button “. The application process requires an online application form.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 6th July 2026.
www.metpolicecareers.co.uk
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Essential For The Role
Key Skills
The post holder must have:
DV/STRAP vetting or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level and STRAP vetting.
Financial Investigator or willing to undergo training
Excellent communication skills
Desirables
Experience of partnership working
Experience of conducting investigations
Experience of handling and developing sensitive intelligence
Proficient in the use of MS office
Experience of proactive investigation methods
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Additional Information
CTP CVF Staff Band.pdf – 807KB Opens in a new window
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The following competencies will be tested against during sift:
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We analyse critically at level 1
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We take ownership at level 1
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The following values will be tested against during sift:
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Integrity
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Disability Confident Statement
The Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from people with disabilities and long-term conditions, ethnic minority groups and women.
As a Disability Confident Leader, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.
The Met is committed to making reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process to ensure disabled applicants can perform at their best. If you need any reasonable adjustments or changes to the application and recruitment process, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence.
Please note, if you are applying for a police officer role or to become a police community support officer (PCSO) or designated detention officer (DDO), there is a minimum requirement that you must pass a job-related fitness test (JRFT) at point of entry. This does not apply to police staff roles. Find out more about police fitness standards.
Read our full disability confidence statement.
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