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Field Force Investigator - On the road

Employer
First Central
Location
Haywards Heath, West Sussex or Salford Quays, Manchester
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
20 May 2021

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Job Details

Are you looking for a new career with a fast-growing, dynamic company? Well look no further! We need a Field Force Investigator to join our Counter Fraud Services department in a nationwide, on-the-road role.

The Field Force Investigator is responsible for gathering and collating evidence to reduce our exposure to fraud. The role would include conducting enquiries required to develop criminal investigations that may be needed on Claims and Application cases. The role will work closely with all Counter Fraud teams to support the counter fraud services business plan and assist the Financial Crime Prevention Manager in implementing strategies to reduce exposure to internal fraud.

Job responsibilities

  • Gather, sort and analyse evidence to identify where fraud is suspected
  • Collate, verify and assess all appropriate and available information to gain an accurate understanding of situations to an agreed investigation plan
  • Identify and interview key witnesses using best practice
  • Obtain statements
  • Conduct desktop investigations
  • Engage with Police and other Law Enforcement agencies to ensure full understanding of current criminal modus operandi
  • Develop relations within the industry to maintain knowledge of current trends and best operational approaches
  • Prepare, complete and submit evidential bundles of high quality to support criminal prosecutions, within agreed set time limits
  • Conduct low level surveillance deployments to assess locations and/or persons of interest
  • Ability to dynamically risk assess all deployments according to agreed current working practices
  • Assist SIU fraud investigations
  • Maintain a high level of integrity while conducting all investigations
  • Comply with the requirements, and act in accordance with, the Group Code of Conduct and Fitness and Propriety policies at all times
  • Ensure compliance with Company Policies, Values and guidelines and other relevant standards/regulations at all times
  • Any other reasonable duties

 
Skills, knowledge & experience

Experience

  • Previous experience within a criminal investigations team and preferably from a Police background
  • Experience with financial crime investigations
  • Experience with application fraud investigations
  • Experience with claim fraud investigations
  • Strong knowledge of economic crime investigations
  • Knowledge of motor application fraud
  • Knowledge of FCA requirements

Skills & Qualifications

  • Clear and effective communication skills, both verbal and written
  • An experienced investigator with interviewing and evidence gathering
  • Good knowledge of fraudulent claims investigations
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Strong communicator at all levels with engaging personality
  • Proven problem-solving and analytical skills to apply delivery of solutions
  • Excellent organisational skills, able to prioritise key tasks and focus on delivering them
  • Relevant police experience

 
What can we do for you? 

We believe we can offer you a great working environment as we’re so passionate about our people. Here are just some of the benefits and perks that we offer…
 

  • Fantastic training and development opportunities
  • Employee benefit packages to suit your lifestyle
  • Flexible working
  • YOUday – we give you an extra day off to celebrate a special day
  • The opportunity to take a paid day off each year to do charity work
  • A health cash plan
  • Help with travel expenses
  • The opportunity to buy additional holiday
  • Company pension scheme
  • Group life assurance
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Professional subscription fees paid
     

Employee wellbeing is high on the agenda here too. We provide a weekly free fruit delivery, discounted membership at a local health club and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, which promotes physical and emotional wellbeing at work and at home. In addition, we provide wellbeing events throughout the year to support physical and mental health.

For further information on what we can offer and to learn more about this role, feel free to contact our dedicated Recruitment team.

Are you the person we’re looking for? If so, we look forward to hearing from you. Apply today!

Want to know what it’s really like to work at First Central? Take a look at our Glassdoor reviews.

Company

We’re First Central, an award-winning innovative insurance and technology organisation, delivering market-leading motor insurance, underwriting, distribution, finance, technology and legal services.

Our motor insurance broker, 1ST CENTRAL, is firmly established as a top 10 supplier on UK price comparison websites and has successfully built a customer base of over half a million. It strives to make buying car insurance a more accessible and effortless experience.

We recognise that our success is entirely down to our talented people, who we know are our biggest asset, and we’re always on the lookout for talented people to join our team. In return, we can offer you a great place to work and lots of fantastic benefits.

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Company info
Location
Gemini House, Mill Green Business Estate
Mill Green Road
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH16 1XQ
GB

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