Investigation Review Officer – Criminal & Regulatory

About this role

Investigation Reviewers – Criminal & Regulatory Investigations

5 Vacancies | Financial Regulator | Contract Opportunities

Contract: Until 31 March 2027, with potential for extension

Pay: £25.00 PAYE / £32.84 Umbrella per hour

Red Snapper Recruitment is recruiting experienced Investigation Reviewers to support a financial regulatory organisation.

We are looking for individuals with a strong background in criminal, police, regulatory or financial investigations, particularly those experienced in reviewing complex evidential material, identifying investigative gaps and producing detailed, accurate case documentation.

This is a document-intensive role, requiring excellent analytical skills, attention to detail and a sound understanding of criminal disclosure obligations.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyse complex investigative files, evidence and supporting documentation.
• Assess evidential material to identify gaps, inconsistencies and reasonable lines of enquiry.
• Conduct investigative research and evaluate the relevance and significance of information.
• Prepare clear, accurate investigative summaries, decision logs and case reports.
• Identify relevant, unused, potentially disclosable and sensitive material in accordance with CPIA requirements.
• Review and contribute to disclosure documentation, including MG6 schedules.
• Work collaboratively with investigators, legal professionals and other stakeholders to support investigative outcomes.
• Manage and review substantial volumes of documentary and electronic evidence.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Proven experience in criminal, police, regulatory, intelligence or financial investigations.
• Strong experience reviewing and assessing complex evidence and investigative documentation.
• Practical knowledge of the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996 (CPIA) and associated disclosure obligations.
• Experience preparing or reviewing disclosure schedules, including MG6C, MG6D and MG6E.
• Excellent report-writing, analytical and record-keeping skills.
• Ability to identify reasonable lines of enquiry and assess evidential strengths and weaknesses.
• Experience working with large volumes of electronic or documentary evidence.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, legally robust investigative documentation.

Additional Relevant Experience

Experience in the following areas would be particularly valuable:

• PACE interviews, including witness and suspect interviewing.
• Digital evidence review and eDiscovery platforms.
• Disclosure Management Documents (DMDs).
• Preparing witness statements, case briefs and prosecution documentation.
• Working alongside legal teams on complex investigations.

Applications are welcomed from experienced police investigators, disclosure specialists, regulatory investigators and other professionals with relevant criminal investigative experience.

Apply

If you have the relevant investigative and evidence review experience and are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV.

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Due to the volume of applications, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.

Red Snapper Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and part of the Red Snapper Group, specialising in public safety and enterprise security recruitment.