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 regulate financial services firms in the UK, to keep financial markets fair, thriving and effective. By joining us, you’ll play a key part in protecting consumers, driving economic growth, and shaping the future of UK finance services.
Enforcement & Market Oversight (EMO) is responsible for the FCA’s responsibilities for market monitoring, delivery of the functions of the UK Listing Authority (UKLA) and the investigation and prosecution of misconduct using the whole spectrum of criminal, civil and administrative sanctions and remedies against firms and individuals.
Sitting within the Enforcement & Market Oversight Division, the Retail and Regulatory Investigations (RRI) Directorate investigates firms and individuals across consumer markets to tackle misconduct, address financial crime, and ensure fair treatment that supports a safe and trusted financial services industry.
Sitting within the Retail and Regulatory Investigations Directorate, the Retail 1, Retail 2 and Retail 3 Departments focus on consumer-facing issues, investigating firms and individuals to ensure fair treatment, responsible conduct, and strong consumer protection across the financial sector. The Retail 3 Department also houses EMO’s Crypto Hub who work with colleagues across EMO and the FCA to join up EMO’s cryptoassets work and pursue an integrated regulatory approach to tackle crypto harm, preparing the Division for the regulation of crypto.
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Profession
Analysis, Communications, Consumer, Digital, Enforcement, Finance, Financial Services, Investigator, Legal, Regulation, Stakeholder Engagement
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 90/100
- Financial crime & fraud
- Investigative casework
- Working to legislation & regulation
- Court & legal proceedings
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 |