About this role
A leading international organisation is seeking an experienced Investigations & Forensic Manager to join its Ethics, Compliance and Integrity function for an initial 6-month contract.
This is a senior-level opportunity for a highly skilled investigator to lead complex investigations involving allegations of fraud, misconduct, ethical breaches and other serious business integrity concerns across a global business.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior stakeholders, legal teams and compliance professionals, driving high-quality investigations whilst helping to strengthen the organisation's overall ethics and compliance framework.
Previous similar experience in conducting end to end investigations and forensic accounting is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex internal investigations relating to whistleblowing concerns, fraud, misconduct and potential breaches of company policies and applicable laws.
- Conduct fact-finding interviews with reporters, witnesses and subjects of investigations.
- Collect, preserve and review documentary, financial and digital evidence, ensuring robust evidential standards and chain of custody.
- Manage confidential whistleblower relationships, including anonymous reporters.
- Analyse complex information and multiple data sources to assess allegations and determine findings.
- Produce clear, concise and evidence-based investigation reports for senior management and legal stakeholders.
- Support disciplinary, regulatory and legal proceedings where required.
- Identify root causes and recommend remediation actions to strengthen controls and prevent future issues.
- Oversee eDiscovery reviews and investigative technology platforms.
- Advise and support business investigators on best practice investigative methodologies.
- Manage multiple investigations simultaneously across different jurisdictions.
- Contribute to wider ethics, integrity and compliance initiatives and projects.
Candidate Requirements
- Significant experience gained within corporate investigations, forensic accounting, consulting, law enforcement, government or military environments.
- Proven experience investigating serious misconduct, fraud, corruption, ethics or business integrity matters.
- Qualified ACA, Forensic Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or equivalent professional qualification highly advantageous
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 London →Why this fits a police background — match score 90/100
- Evidence & case files
- Financial crime & fraud
- Investigative casework
- Digital forensics & cybercrime
- Multi-agency & police liaison
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 |