About this role
Financial Conduct Authority
Regulating financial services firms and financial markets in the UK, https://www.fca.org.uk/careers
Requirements of the role
We are looking to appoint two additional Heads of Department to help lead our Wholesale and Unauthorised Business Investigations (WUBI) directorate, joining the leadership team which is made up of two other Heads of Departments (HoDs) and the Director. Our efforts help to fight financial crime, disrupt harm, protect the interests of consumers, and ensure that markets work well and operate with integrity.
WUBI conducts forensic investigations into regulatory breaches and criminal offences by firms and individuals operating in the wholesale arena, as well as those carrying on regulated activities without authorisation, in breach of the general prohibition. Typical WUBI cases include insider dealing, market manipulation, individual misconduct, fraud and scams, and organised crime activity linked to the financial services sector. The portfolio includes regulatory and criminal operations, civil proceedings and the FCA’s Proceeds of Crime team sits within WUBI.
By working across the FCA and with domestic and international regulators and law enforcement, WUBI helps ensure a coordinated and effective response to threats facing UK markets and consumers, and disrupting criminal activity.
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Profession
Business Intelligence, Consumer, Enforcement, Finance, Investigator, Regulation, Risk, Strategy
Working pattern
Flexible working, Hybrid
About investigation roles for ex-police
Investigator roles across corporate, insurance, financial and public-sector settings. Interviewing (PEACE), evidence handling, disclosure and case-file discipline are exactly what these employers struggle to hire.
See all investigation jobs in Leeds →Why this fits a police background — match score 85/100
- Financial crime & fraud
- Investigative casework
- Multi-agency & police liaison
- Working to legislation & regulation
What investigation roles pay ex-police
Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026
| Claims / junior investigator | £28,000–£38,000 |
| Corporate / counter-fraud investigator | £35,000–£48,000 |
| Senior investigator | £48,000–£65,000 |
| Investigations manager | £60,000–£85,000 |