Criminal Assets Financial Investigator

The role is responsible for planning, managing and conducting POC financial investigations requiring analysis and interpretation of financial and law enforcement information.

These roles may involve:

Criminal Assets Financial Investigator – AFP Band 3

• Assessing available information or evidence and determining appropriate POCA or other response(s) with guidance and supervision;
• Undertaking POC investigations under supervision;
• Obtaining information from financial institutions, the ATO and other entities holding property-tracking documents and contribute to the development of financial profiles for entities of interest;
• Assist in preparation of referrals of POC matters for consideration by CAL;
• Preparation of affidavits/information to support various POCA information gathering applications;
• Liaising with CAL to assist in the effective investigation and successful resolution of POC matters;
• Attending search warrants to assist with identification and seizures of items under POCA;
• Assist in providing advice and guidance to criminal investigators on identifying assets and financial enquiries;
• Attending court and giving evidence as required;
• Adhering to information management protocols in accordance with AFP Functional Governance, including the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Proceeds of Crime Act Information and Coercive Material;
• Developing skills in relation to financial investigations and undertake further training as part of CAI development pathway; and
• Develop subject matter expertise.

Criminal Assets Financial Investigator – AFP Band 4

• Identify and utilise relevant and appropriate avenues of enquiry, assessing available information or evidence and determining appropriate POCA or other response(s);
• Undertaking POC investigations, ranging in degrees of complexity with minimal guidance;
• Obtaining information from financial institutions, the ATO and entities holding property-tracking documents and contribute to the development of financial profiles of entities of interest;
• Preparation of referrals of POC matters for consideration by CAL;
• Preparation of affidavits/information to support various POC Act information gathering applications;
• Liaising with CAL to assist in the effective investigation and successful resolution of POC matters;
• Attending search warrants to assist with identification and seizures of items under POCA;
• Providing advice and guidance to criminal investigators on identifying assets and financial enquiries;
• Attending court and giving evidence as required;
• Adhering to information management protocols in accordance with AFP Functional Governance, including the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Proceeds of Crime Act Information and Coercive Material;
• Practising skills in relation to financial investigations and undertake further training as part of CAI Career Profile Development Pathway;
• Providing subject matter expertise in financial investigations to investigators across other AFP Commands;
• Establishing and maintaining effective liaison with partners and stakeholders in both the government and private sector, domestic and international law enforcement agencies; and
• Assist with mentoring and developing the financial investigative capabilities of other team members.

Criminal Assets Financial Investigator – AFP Band 5

• Identify and utilise relevant and appropriate avenues of enquiry, assessing available information or evidence and determining appropriate POCA or other response(s);
• Undertaking POC investigations with varying degrees of complexity;
• Obtaining information from financial institutions, the ATO and entities holding property-tracking documents and the compilation and completion of financial profiles of entities of interest;
• Preparation of referrals of POC matters for consideration by CAL;
• Preparation of affidavits/information to support various POC Act information gathering applications;
• Liaising with CAL to assist in the effective investigation and successful resolution of POC matters;
• Attending search warrants to assist with identification and seizures of items under POCA;
• Providing advice and guidance to criminal investigators on identifying assets and financial enquiries;
• Attending court and giving evidence as required;
• Adhering to information management protocols in accordance with AFP Functional Governance, including the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) on Proceeds of Crime Act Information and Coercive Material;
• Demonstrating skills in relation to financial investigations and undertake further training as part of CAI Career Profile Development Pathway;
• Providing subject matter expertise in financial investigations to investigators across other AFP Commands;
• Cultivating and enhancing effective liaison with partners and stakeholders in both the government and private sector, domestic and international law enforcement agencies; and
• Mentoring and developing the financial investigative capabilities of other team members.

Essential Requirements

AFP Band 3:

• You must be an Australian Citizen;
• Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance or the ability to obtain one; and
• Contemporary experience or exposure to investigations, accountancy, auditing, commerce, taxation, finance or related field.

AFP Band 4:

• You must be an Australian Citizen;
• Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance or the ability to obtain one; and
• Have a minimum 3 years’ experience in investigations, auditing or financial analysis.

AFP Band 5:

• You must be an Australian Citizen;
• Negative Vetting Level 1 security clearance or the ability to obtain one; and
• Have a minimum 5 years’ experience in investigations, auditing or financial analysis.