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Investigative Officer

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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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