Investigative Officer

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced and analytical Investigative Officer has become available to work for a regulatory body on an interim contract for 3-6 months.You will join our investigation team to support the delivery of trade remedy investigations.Your new role

• Liaise with external stakeholders to obtain data for case analysis, including issuing questionnaires.
• Maintain the public file for the case by publishing non-confidential documents on the TRA's online platform.
• Where appropriate, undertake assurance activities on the evidence received, which is often financial in nature.
• Weigh up evidence received and make assessments against the criteria for each element of an investigation.
• Draft reports for publication and take this through Quality Assurance and sign off processes.
• Keep a clear written record of all analysis and decision-making and produce written reports for publication, in line with TRA standards.
• Work with other members of the organisation in line with TRA's values to deliver your case work, including drawing in advice and submitting work for review.

Personal attributes and skills:

• Able to gain proficiency and acquire and leverage new skillsets at pace. Well-organised, delivery-focused and adept at planning and prioritising to deliver to deadlines;
• A team player, able to work with colleagues from a range of professions.
• Comfortable using a range of IT systems and software packages, including Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word, and document management systems, with an aptitude for applying technology to operational needs;
• Comfortable with detailed analysis of quantitative and financial data and with quality assuring the analytical work of others;
• An excellent written communicator - in particular, able to prepare robust, persuasive, impartial documents, including detailed reasoned decisions that take into account the sensitive political and legal environment in which we work;
• An effective oral communicator, capable of representing the organisation professionally with a range of stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

Essential:

• Experience drawing together research and analysis to draft reports independently;
• Experience working with financial and/or economic data to make assessments;
• Experience working with procedures and policies, for example in a regulatory setting.

Desirable:

• Experience of managing risk, preferably in a casework environment;
• Experience working in or with a government or regulatory body
• Understanding of the work of businesses and markets
• Understanding of commercial financial and management accounts
• Experience of verifying or auditing financial and other data
• Experience of delivering against a project plan or fixed timetable

What you'll get in return
A competitive day rate, this role can be predominantly remote with the expectation of attending the office (Reading) twice a month. An opportunity to work for a high-profile organisation who are doing very interesting work that will add excellent depth to your experience.

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