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Butler Rose

Location:
United Kingdom, London

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

32.64 GBP / Hour

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Job Description:

The role provides critical assurance to senior leadership, the Board and external regulators, ensuring the organisation maintains robust governance, compliance and financial crime prevention across all operations, employees and agents. The successful candidate will lead the Counter Fraud Team, develop and implement the organisation's fraud prevention and detection strategy, direct investigations, strengthen internal controls, and collaborate with key stakeholders and enforcement bodies.

Job Responsibility:

Lead and manage the Counter Fraud Team to effectively detect, prevent and respond to all types of fraud
Drive proactive fraud prevention strategies and collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to recover assets, pursue unlawful gains and support prosecution where appropriate
Develop and implement policies, procedures and training to strengthen financial crime prevention and compliance across the organisation
Ensure full compliance with counter-fraud and AML requirements across employees, agents and partners, providing assurance to senior leadership and the Board
Develop strategic fraud prevention and detection frameworks addressing online fraud, contractor fraud, money laundering and other financial crime threats
Lead and oversee fraud investigations and risk assessments, working with internal teams, external partners, police forces and the CPS
Train, advise and support staff and agents on recognising and investigating financial crime, ensuring timely and effective case progression
Support the organisation's MLRO and MLCO with AML compliance, risk assessments and liaison with the NCA and other authorities
Act as the named responsible officer for whistleblowing activity, managing confidential reports, conducting investigations and advising senior governance committees
Prepare witness statements and attend civil or criminal court hearings as required
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of fraud legislation and national developments, ensuring best practice is adopted
Manage case databases, ensuring accurate and effective recording, reporting and identification of areas for improvement

Requirements:

Strong customer-focused approach with the ability to balance fraud risk with a positive customer experience
Housing qualification or equivalent experience in housing management
Professional accreditations: ACFS or PinS, plus ICA AML Officer Certification or equivalent
In-depth knowledge of fraud, risk and investigative legislation, including: Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, Terrorism Act 2000, Prevention of Social Housing Fraud Act 2013, Fraud Act 2006, Social Security Acts 1992 & 1997, Theft Act 1968, Money Laundering Regulations 2017/2019, and related frameworks
Minimum 5 years' experience in Fraud and Risk Management, including leading investigative or enforcement teams
Skilled in conducting complex investigations, interviewing witnesses and suspects (PACE-compliant), securing evidence, and attending court
Ability to interpret and explain complex legislation confidently to stakeholders
Strong analytical skills with advanced IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office and the ability to identify weaknesses in PSP platforms
Highly motivated, proactive, and able to work both independently and collaboratively
Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion

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Job Posted:
December 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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