Case Controller (Proceeds of Crime)

The SFO is a unique law enforcement organisation which both investigates and prosecutes the top tier of fraud, bribery and corruption and related money laundering. We bring the skills of our lawyers, investigators, accountants, analysts and administrators together on every case from the outset and work closely with law enforcement and prosecution partners in the UK and overseas.

You will be working in the Proceeds of Crime and International Assistance Division and playing a key role in the delivery of the SFO’s strategic objective of recovering the Proceeds of serious or complex economic crime. You will set the strategic direction in the cases allocated to you, ensuring that asset recovery opportunities (whether Part 2 or 5 POCA or both) are identified, prioritised and resourced to ensure a just outcome and where possible, the return of money to victims. You will be experienced in global asset recovery and criminal litigation or investigation, with experience of civil litigation or civil investigations being a bonus. You will be skilled in working collaboratively with colleagues internally and externally. You will also play a key part in the overall management of the Division and its multi-agency work on policy matters relating to asset recovery representing the SFO as a key player in this field.

Job description

As a Case Controller (Proceeds of Crime) you will be responsible for:

• Lead and manage own case load of complex asset recovery cases. Using own technical proficiency and in collaboration with team members set the overall strategy and investigation plan, manage the investigative and litigation resourcing (both people and money), ensure that work is done in a timely manner in accordance with the key priorities of the case, identify risk, plan and deliver a robust risk and assurance strategy.
• Prepare and provide effective casework updates for senior managers, including Head of Division, General Counsel, Chief Operating Officer and the Director.
• Ensure Proceeds of Crime (POC) work allocated to colleagues tasked on specific cases and for which you have line management responsibilities is progressed effectively, efficiently, in accordance with the key priorities of the case with risk and expenditure identified and appropriately managed.
• Manage budgets for each case ensuring potential costs are identified and communicated promptly and counsel’s fees are agreed on a monthly basis.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews of POC work across the Division as required.
• Ensure the development and delivery of best practice across the Division and Office.

For more information about the role and for a full list of key responsibilities, please see attached Job Pack.

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Security Check (SC)