Metropolitan Police
Financial Intelligence Officer - Payback Unit
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Financial Intelligence Officer - Payback Unit
Salary: The starting salary is £36,228, which includes allowances totalling £3,009. The salary is broken down as £33,219 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £35,541. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Job Reference: 22076
Location: Barking, Barnet, Lewisham, Putney
Contract: 2 Year Fixed term contract
Hours: 36 hours per week - Monday to Friday
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 11 August 2026.
About the Role
The Metropolitan Police (MPS) Payback Teams operate within the Economic Crime Command, which brings together a wide range of specialist capabilities to tackle serious and organised criminality. A core objective of the Command is to prevent offenders from benefitting financially from their criminal activity.
Payback Units are embedded within frontline investigation teams and play a vital role in:
- Supporting local investigations through the provision of financial investigation expertise and intelligence
- Strengthening asset recovery under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), including cash seizures, asset freezing and confiscation proceedings
- Promoting the use of POCA as an effective tool for crime disruption and prevention
The successful candidate will make a meaningful contribution to removing the financial incentives that drive criminality. This role offers the opportunity to support frontline policing by disrupting serious and high-harm offending, helping to safeguard communities across London.
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Comprehensive specialist training and a structured career pathway will be provided. Candidates will be supported to achieve accreditation as a Financial Intelligence Officer, followed by progression into Financial Investigation and POCA Civil Recovery qualifications. These accreditations attract enhanced banding and provide further opportunities for career development.
FIO Key Responsibilities:
- Gather, develop and analyse financial intelligence to support ongoing investigations and identify investigative opportunities
- Identify opportunities to utilise POCA powers and support the development of asset recovery strategies
- Review taskings from internal partners and provide financial intelligence support
- Conduct detailed research using a range of intelligence systems, databases and financial information sources
- Maintain accurate and auditable records in line with legislative and organisational requirements
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies and information management standards
- Maintain FIO accreditation and Continuing Professional Development in line with the Proceeds of Crime Centre (PoCC) requirements.
The key responsibilities will change as you gain POCA accreditations.
FI Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain FI/FIO accreditation in line with Proceeds of Crime Centre (PoCC) requirements, including ongoing Continuing Professional Development.
- Complete CRiSP training and achieve accreditation to utilise Part 5 POCA powers.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to recover criminal assets using relevant POCA powers.
- Attend Magistrates’ and Crown Courts to obtain POCA orders and present evidence in support of financial investigations.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to recover criminal assets using POCA powers, including cash seizure, account freezing and forfeiture.
- Attend Magistrates and Crown Courts to apply for POCA orders and present evidence in support of financial investigations.
- Lead on the financial aspects of designated operations, working closely with investigating officers, attending briefings and contributing to investigative strategy.
- Provide specialist financial intelligence, investigation support and advice across the MPS.
- Prepare case files, ensuring all evidential and disclosure requirements are met.
- Maintain accurate and auditable records demonstrating effective decision-making and compliance with legislative and organisational standards.
- Support Confiscators with complex financial enquiries.
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How to Apply
To begin your career at the Met, please click the “apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.
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