Craig Young
Reading,Berkshire
Summary
Thorough Fraud Investigator with background in organised crime and successful record of finance and fraud investigations. Excels in gathering, analyzing and reporting evidentiary findings, including forensic financial analysis and fraud of varying kinds. With a history in property as well as in landlord and tenant law, a keen eye for detail and ability to maintain a professional unbiased overview in order to achieve satisfactory and fair outcomes.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Fraud Investigator
HM Revenue and Customs
Reading, Berkshire
03.2016 - Current
- I work both autonomously or as part of a team, carrying out complex criminal investigations into organised crime and the misappropriation of illicit funds from the proceeds.
- Carrying out casework throughout all stages from adoption and generation, through to court action including custodial sentencing.
- Carry out investigations within prescribed time limits and set standards.
- Collecting, creating, collating and analysing evidential material in accordance with the law and HMRC's own policies and procedures.
- Using material I have sourced or created, I obtain charging decisions against those who do harm to the UK exchequer.
- I prepare case papers and evidence to the highest evidential standards, with a view to presenting material in the criminal courts.
- Giving evidence in court and at tribunal and working with other law enforcement agencies for mutually beneficial outcomes in operations.
- Undertake training regularly to identify and incorporate changes to legislation.
- Update case management systems with accurate data to reflect investigation progress.
- I have been an Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist since July 2018.
Basing Inspector
Agility Logistics (GRMS)
Reading, Berkshire
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Worked for a global logistics company employed by the British Army to relocate soldiers and their families back to the UK from Germany.
- Managed a team of four experienced inspectors to successfully move thousands of families and their belongings over a short three month window of operations.
- Scheduled inspection activities and liaised with external agencies to arrange delivery and unload of thousands of cargo containers.
- Conducted rigorous inspections at point of delivery, in line with quality management requirements.
- Paid strict attention to detail to detect discrepancies, complaints and delays including non-compliance with standard operating procedures.
- Communicated with personnel and external stakeholders at multiple levels across various teams.
- Recorded findings of inspections using established practices.
- Maintained inspection documents and generated reports as necessary, reporting to both the British Army regiments and in-house management.
- Received commendations from numerous Army regiments for the successes my role assisted in delivering.
Lettings Manager
Landmark Sales & Lettings
Reading, Berkshire
10.2003 - 11.2013
- Managed a portfolio of over 250 rental properties.
- Fielded both landlord and tenant maintenance issues and complaints, to resolution.
- Wrote contracts between buyers and sellers and ensured adherence.
- Ensured adherence of tenancy agreement and legal contracts, including notices of termination and eviction.
- Attended court when required to give evidence on behalf of landlord in eviction and dispute resolution cases.
- Carried out market valuation rental potential for prospective landlords.
- Collated detailed property information and organised photo shoots.
- Advertised properties to general public via networking, brochures, adverts and multiple listing services to maximise exposure.
- Made and answered phone calls and emails to/from potential and existing customers.
- Conducted viewings of residential properties with prospective tenants.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration
09.2000 - 06.2003
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
09.2000 - 06.2003
NVQ Level 3 - Business
09.1997 - 07.1999
Skills
- Evidence collection and review
- Investigatory documentation
- Financial crime investigating
- Know Your Customer (KYC) processes
- Suspicious Activity Reports (SAR)
- Excellent Communication
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Decision-Making
- Record-keeping
- MS Office
Certification
- Accredited Counter Fraud Specialist
- Member of Government Counter Fraud Profession
Timeline
Fraud Investigator - HM Revenue and Customs
03.2016 - Current
Basing Inspector - Agility Logistics (GRMS)
03.2015 - 03.2016
Lettings Manager - Landmark Sales & Lettings
10.2003 - 11.2013
University of Northampton - Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration
09.2000 - 06.2003
University of Northampton - Bachelor of Science, Marketing
09.2000 - 06.2003
Reading College and School of Arts and Design - NVQ Level 3, Business
09.1997 - 07.1999
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