Investigator (Fintech)

TL;DR

Investigator (Fintech): Leading investigations into complex, sensitive, or conflicted colleague conduct matters within Group Audit with an accent on independent fact-finding, data analysis, and objective outcomes. Focus on managing end-to-end investigation lifecycles, utilizing eDiscovery tools, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Location: Hybrid (UK). Must be based in Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh, or Halifax, spending at least two days per week (40% of time) in the office.

Salary: £67,023 - £74,470

Company

A leading UK financial institution rebooting the future of finance.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end investigations into complex and sensitive colleague conduct and "Speak Up" matters.
• Perform planning, scoping, interview preparation, and fact-finding.
• Analyze data using eDiscovery and other evidence-gathering techniques.
• Protect reporter identities and manage conflicts of interest throughout the process.
• Provide governance and oversight reporting on investigation progress to senior leadership.
• Ensure all work aligns with the regulatory environment and internal standards.

Requirements

• At least 5 years’ experience in a corporate investigation role within a large, regulated organisation.
• Proven track record of handling complex and sensitive cases with professional judgement.
• Experience in end-to-end investigation management, including evidence gathering and report writing.
• Ability to analyze conflicting information and communicate findings to stakeholders at various levels of seniority.
• Strong objectivity, discretion, and resilience for investigative work.
• Must be able to work from one of the specified UK office sites (Leeds, Birmingham, Edinburgh, or Halifax).

Nice to have

• Familiarity with evidence handling standards and investigation tools.
• Dedication to ongoing professional development within a formal Training and Competence framework.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• Annual performance-related bonus and share schemes including free shares.
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.
• Wide range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.