This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced investigator (ideally from a policing or other investigative criminal justice role) to join the Economic Crime and Confiscation Unit (ECCU) at the Law Officers’ Department in Jersey. Established in 2017 the team is looking to add a Senior Economic Crime Investigator to its team of Legal Advisers and investigators.
The role focuses on addressing the significant threat of economic crime to Jersey through the investigation and prosecution of complex international financial crime and money laundering cases. Working collaboratively with legal advisers, colleagues, and external stakeholders, you will in addition to your own investigations be supporting and directing the investigative activity of others, ensuring the effective progression of cases from intelligence development through to prosecution and conclusion. You will provide support and advice to team members focussed on medium and high-risk cases of money laundering, both domestic and trans-national in nature. You will also be required to manage civilian investigators and other team members as required. The role involves obtaining, evaluating, and analysing financial intelligence, reviewing complex evidential material, and supporting the preparation of criminal case files to facilitate the prosecution of economic crime. You will also contribute to the preparation of applications for asset forfeiture under the Forfeiture of Assets (Civil Proceedings) (Jersey) Law 2018.
The successful candidate will possess strong investigative skills, together with significant expertise in financial investigation, accountancy, and complex data analysis. The ability to assess and interpret large volumes of financial and evidential material, identify intelligence and evidential opportunities, and present findings clearly, accurately, and persuasively will be essential. You will be expected to exercise sound professional judgement, manage complex investigations effectively, and work confidently with a wide range of stakeholders in support of Jersey’s response to economic crime.
The work will be interesting, challenging and varied, working with different government agencies both in Jersey and internationally. You will have the support of a friendly, inclusive, and highly professional team at the Law Officers’ Department, under the leadership of the Attorney General for Jersey. We offer a very competitive salary. Should you have any questions or to arrange for an informal chat, please contact Nicola Haywood ( N.Haywood@lawofficers.je )
Professions: Central Government