Financial Investigator (Police Officer or Civilian)

Role Summary

The British Virgin Islands is part of an island chain collectively known as the Virgin Islands which makes up the Greater Antilles. It is a British overseas territory which lies approximately 60 miles to the east of Puerto Rico. The territory is made up of around 60 islands and islets of which Tortola is the largest. The population is more than 38,985. Tourism and offshore finance dominate the economy. The British Virgin Islands has a total of 351,034 registered companies and over 1,092,139 visitors.

The Royal Virgin Islands Police Force is the principal law enforcement agency. The Financial Crime Unit (RVIPF FCU) specializes in the investigation of Money Laundering and other acquisitive crimes to a National and International level as set out by the Financial Action Taskforce (FATF).

The work involves investigating complex cross-border money laundering offences, Terrorist Financing, Proliferation Financing, suspected Sanctions Breaches and carrying Cash Detention and Forfeiture.

Asset Tracing and asset recovery both domestically and internationally is a key objective of the RVIPF and therefore preparing investigative orders, Production and Restraint, analyzing bank accounts and obtaining evidence using the Mutual Evaluation (MLAT) process. The preparation of prosecution files and providing specialist evidence at court.

Role Responsibilities 

• Conduct methodical and incremental open-source intelligence investigations and the conversion of intelligence to evidence.

• Provide investigative support to all RVIPF departments where required, that includes proactive policing operations

• Obtain and execute Production Orders, Restraints, Confiscation and search warrants in accordance with legal frameworks and policy guidelines.

• Investigation of offenses of Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing, Proliferation Financing and Sanctions Breaches and other acquisitive crimes using British Virgin Islands Business Companies (BVIBCs).

• Carry out analysis of financial material and produce clear and concise reports of conclusion.

• knowledge of conducting financial investigation from Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) or any other source of intelligence.

• The ability to carry out cross-border financial investigation and asset tracing using Egmont and MLATs.

• Knowledge of the rules surrounding the handling and dissemination of sensitive information/intelligence.

•  Ability to utilize available software, MS Word and MS Excel to design and prepare reports, spreadsheets, graphs, charts and diagrams to meet investigative and prosecution requirements.

• The ability to assimilate and analyze large quantities of information and make sound judgements.

• Effective communication and working relationships. An expectation to provide briefings and feedback to management regarding operational progress if necessary.

• Good written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise and accurate reports. An expectation to provide briefings and feedback to management regarding operational progress if necessary.

• A high level of integrity, diplomacy, tact and confidentiality, taking responsibility for own actions and setting a good example to others.

   

   

  Allowances valued up to $13,800.00 are assigned to this position.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

•  A minimum of three (3) years' recent experience in the role of financial investigator/confiscator.
• To have completed the National Crime Agency Accredited Financial Investigator and Confiscator course or had other similar recognised financial investigation training

Knowledge & Skills

• Extensive serious crime investigation experience including fraud and financial crime
• Ability to assimilate and interpret complex data and information
• Experience of working on sensitive enquiries (preferable)
• Experience of Major Incident Room processes (preferable)
• Absolute integrity and a commitment to excellence
• Ability to manage priorities whilst balancing workload
• A high level of inter-personal skills and ability to work collaboratively
• A commitment to understanding local laws and police powers and ensure compliance