Economic Crime Policy Adviser

This role is based in Darlington (Feethams House) and cannot be worked from any other HM Treasury office.

About the role

If you’re interested in making a difference to people’s lives, the Treasury can offer you an exciting opportunity to influence decision making that affects the whole of the UK. Working at the heart of government, we collaborate across government to promote responsible public spending and drive strong and sustainable economic growth. Our work ranges from protecting customers through the regulation of the financial sector, helping to reduce carbon emissions and creating a greener economy, to promoting British trade around the world and supporting people across the country on jobs, growth and more.

We are part of the Darlington Economic Campus, a cross-government hub bringing people together to tackle key national issues while working closer to the communities we serve.

The Economic Crime Strategic Unit is one of the team’s domestic-focused branches. The team covers cross-cutting economic crime including delivering our economic crime strategies, governance, funding, risks, and planning for the next mutual evaluation by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

Responsibilities

• Working collaboratively with government departments, law enforcement agencies, and supervisory stakeholders to deliver economic crime priorities.
• Maintaining oversight for the Treasury’s interests in cryptocurrency and corporate transparency policy.
• Advising Ministers on strategic decisions, risks, or issues in economic crime, including helping to deliver changes to the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Regulations via an upcoming statutory instrument.
• Assisting in preparations for the next Financial Action Taskforce Mutual Evaluation of the UK.
• Supporting the wider branch with drafting correspondence, briefing seniors, and Parliamentary handling in relation to economic crime.
• Acting as an active member of a diverse and inclusive team, including contributing to corporate activities at team, group, or HM Treasury level.

Previous knowledge of anti-money laundering, tackling economic crime, FATF standards, financial services, or cryptocurrencies would be useful. However, if the successful candidate doesn’t have these, the postholder will be supported with development opportunities to get to grips with the subject matter and develop core skills.

Requirements

Applications should consist of a CV including your employment history and a 250-word statement demonstrating evidence of the following shortlisting criteria. Your CV and employment history won’t be scored but will provide context for your application.

• Analyse and assess different sources of evidence to clearly communicate recommendations, including how and when to consider alternative options or defend difficult decisions. (Making Effective Decisions)
• Be proactive at identifying and reassessing when and how to prioritise different projects to deliver on team priorities, and communicating this up the branch. (Delivering at Pace)
• Build relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders with differing objectives, and leverage understanding of stakeholders' objectives and drivers to build consensus on decisions. (Working Together)

The lead criterion is Making Effective Decisions. If we receive a high volume of applications, we will first sift using the lead criterion only. Those meeting the minimum score will then be assessed against all remaining criteria.

Benefits

• Salary: £36,130 plus £10,466 employer pension contribution.
• Annual Leave: 25 days (rising to 30 after 5 years), plus public holidays and the King’s birthday.
• Pension: Defined Benefit pension scheme with employer contributions of 28.97%.
• Parental Leave: Including 6 months’ occupational pay for maternity/adoption and shared parental leave options.
• Flexible & Hybrid Working: Options include part-time, job-share, compressed hours, flexitime, and hybrid working (where business needs allow).
• Advance Schemes & Discounts: Rental deposit, cycle-to-work, SmartTech, season ticket loans, and access to HM Treasury’s benefits portal for a wide range of discount codes.

Review HM Treasury’s full benefits offer for more details.

Candidate Drop-In Session

The hiring manager will run a candidate drop-in session to provide greater insight about the role and HM Treasury. If you would like to join, use the link below:

• Date: Wednesday 12th August 2026 at 12:30
• Join the meeting here

For an informal discussion prior to the closing date, contact Hazel.Stevens@hmtreasury.gov.uk.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.