Forensic Investigation Officer

What's in it for you?

* A stimulating, challenging and interesting opportunity where no two days are the same
* A role where your investigative experience and knowledge of accounts and fraud will be fully utilised
* Engage with other SRA functions to support the evidence gathering and credible deterrence approach of the SRA.

Your role

The role of a Forensic Investigator is a key component part of the Investigation and Supervision Directorate within the SRA. As a Forensic Investigator, you will attend solicitors' premises throughout England & Wales to identify, investigate and report serious breaches of all rules (Accounting and Conduct).

You will also investigate serious fraud and dishonesty not specifically covered by the Rules but which are considered likely to bring the profession into disrepute.
You will need to understand our code and principles, which often include mortgage fraud, money laundering, probate fraud, or other schemes as they arise. You will be required, where applicable, to secure admissible evidence for use in the Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal and, if the matter proceeds to a criminal prosecution, at Court.

The role is based either in either our offices in Birmingham or London. However, you will be required to travel extensively throughout England and Wales, for which a car allowance is provided, subject to minimum mileage criteria. The appropriate equipment will be provided to enable you to work in the field.

What we're looking for

* Experience in accountancy, law or relevant regulation / investigative environment.
* Experience of analysing complex information and translating it into plain, simple language.
* You should be flexible, tenacious and able to adjust your priorities at short notice.
* Be an excellent communicator, both orally and in writing.

Please make sure that your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the knowledge, skills and experience requirements of the role.

Please clearly state on your application the location that you wish to be based from.