Blockchain Specialist Investigator

Join to apply for the Blockchain Specialist Investigator role at Financial Conduct Authority.

Division – Enforcement & Market Oversight
Department – Retail and Regulatory Investigations
Team – EMO Crypto Hub

Salary – National (Edinburgh and Leeds) ranging from £52,400 to £65,500; London £57,700 to £72,000 per annum (Salary offered will be based on skills and experience)

The FCA regulates the conduct of 45,000 firms in the UK to ensure our financial markets are honest, fair and competitive. The FCA’s Crypto Hub investigates crypto-related matters and future UK crypto asset regulation.

• You will support the progression of complex criminal and regulatory investigations involving cryptoassets, managing your work to meet competing deadlines
• You will conduct detailed investigative work into transactions involving digital assets using specialist analytic tools and investigative techniques
• You will prepare high quality case reports that support case progression and decision-making, and maintain detailed records of investigative findings, conclusions and recommendations
• You will be involved in all aspects of investigations from strategic planning, obtaining evidence using appropriate powers, drafting and reviewing documents, taking part in interviews of subjects and witnesses, analysing evidence and making judgements and recommendations throughout the lifetime of an investigation
• You will be a leading contributor to EMO’s cryptoassets work and play a central role in the EMO Crypto Hub, proactively providing input on behalf of Enforcement to complex cryptoassets matters at different stages in a case’s lifecycle and contribute to the development of wider crypto capabilities within EMO
• You will be a role model across the Division, always willing to share your knowledge and expertise and have mentoring responsibilities for junior colleagues

• The opportunity to contribute to some of the most fascinating, challenging and rewarding investigations in the UK
• Satisfying, worthwhile and responsible work with the opportunity to use your skills in complex situations
• Collaborating with a wide range of talented and committed colleagues from across EMO and other parts of the FCA
• The opportunity to help develop junior colleagues and positively contribute to the development of their career
• Working in a high-energy and stimulating Division, within a supportive environment

We are a Disability Confident Employer; therefore, disabled people or individuals with long-term conditions who best meet the minimum criteria for a role will go through to the next stage of the recruitment process. (To learn more about the Disability Confident Scheme, click here)

• Prior professional experience of tracing and analysing cryptoassets in complex investigations using blockchain tools
• Prior experience and knowledge of the UK financial crime landscape and regulatory frameworks for cryptoassets
• Prior experience of analysing large amounts of information, drawing out key findings and producing formal written reports including making recommendations

• Strong operational capabilities, managing and driving forward complex workstreams
• Skilled at working inclusively with colleagues with different perspectives and backgrounds
• Build and maintain strong and effective relationships with colleagues across the Division and with key stakeholders across the FCA, acting as an ambassador for EMO
• Comfortable working flexibly and in an agile manner, anticipating and adapting to changing needs and priorities
• Demonstrable significant experience working effectively in teams and leading on significant aspects of highly complex financial investigations involving cryptoassets
• Proven skills and experience in proactively building the capabilities of others, including developing junior members of staff
• Deep understanding of cryptoassets and blockchain technology
• Experience of working collaboratively and communicating effectively with colleagues in a multi-disciplinary investigation team, as well as having the ability to work independently and take responsibility for delivering against deadlines and managing operational risks

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and aim to cultivate a culture that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We promote diversity and inclusion to help us make better decisions and deliver better regulation.

• 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (work from home up to 60% of your time)
• Private healthcare with Bupa
• A non-contributory Pension of at least 8% of basic salary each month (with levels up to 12% depending on age)
• Life assurance of eight times your basic salary
• Income protection

We also offer a flexible benefits scheme and welcome applicants seeking flexible arrangements.

We are dedicated to removing barriers and ensuring our application process is accessible to everyone. If you have an accessibility need or condition requiring changes to the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter for discussion.

• This role is graded as Senior Associate
• Advert Closing Date: 9 November
• CV Review/Shortlist: 10–11 November
• First Stage Technical Assessment: 17 November
• Second Stage Interview: 24 November

Your Recruiter will discuss the process in detail during screening. Please notify them if you are unavailable for any date.

If you are interested in learning more about the role, please contact Riley Fox at . Applications must be submitted through our online portal. Applications sent via email will not be accepted.