Peter Willacy

Experience

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  HM Revenue & Customs

  Jan 2003 - Apr 2006

  Intelligence Analyst

  A nationally accredited intelligence analyst, pulling complex information, evidence and intelligence from a wide variety of sources in order to assist major investigations into drug smuggling, VAT fraud and excise fraud.Involved in the collation and analysis of fiscal information to provide reports on internal governance, mitigation strategies and geographical projections to target areas of strategic interest to the organisation.Nationally accredited strategic analyst, and provided, after expansive planned collection of information, strategic reports designed to mitigate and improve (on a national level) shortcomings in policy and strategy with regards to smuggling impact at the border and within internal supply chain frameworks. Show less

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  National Crime Agency (NCA)

  Apr 2006 - Dec 2016

  Investigator

  Extensive experience in investigation of serious organised crime, taking part and leading in proactive/reactive investigations, developing intelligence and evidence on major crime groups involved in serious and organised criminal activities.A nationally accredited PIP2 investigator, with the powers of a constable, a customs officer and an immigration officer, performing arrests, conducting advanced interviews and building evidential case files that resulted in the successful conviction of serious organised criminals.A trained intelligence analyst, pulling together complex intelligence and evidence on major international investigations and successfully presenting findings for juries at Crown Court on high profile cases, often in the face of strong cross examination.An advanced police driver, trained in covert evidential acquisition methods and involved in the dynamic monitoring and apprehension of serious organised criminals in relatively hostile environments. Led on covert deployments, making tactical decisions to provide the best evidential collection opportunities on proactive investigations. Compiled detailed reports for international partners and travelled abroad to brief other law enforcement agencies on findings.Deployed on National Cyber Crime Unit (NCCU) and led complex, international cyber disruptions and investigations, working alongside reputable international agencies, including the FBI, on inquiries that garnered national news coverage. Case officer for numerous operations, including international investigations into the proliferation of malware for fraudulent purpose across Europe and America. Mentored staff in the ways of investigation, implementing nationally recognised standards of best practice. Show less

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  Amazon

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2019

  Investigations Manager - EMEA

  A manager and investigations subject matter expert leading on investigations/driving implementation of investigative best practice in support of Security and Loss Prevention Teams, impacting functions across the board from Fulfilment Operations, Logistics, Supply Chain & Transportation to Last Mile delivery to customer, handling cases of organised crime affecting the business. Financial investigations team lead, working with internal inter-departmental functions/police specialists on complex fraud investigations and directing the assembly of comprehensive evidential packages internationally integrated with law enforcement process for targeted prosecutions.Review and development of investigative strategy, ratification of policy and procedures and the development and implementation of new methodology/technology to enhance investigative delivery, including participating in internal legal negotiations to deliver various frameworks of investigation management, administration and opportunity.I planned, directed and organised investigations for best judicial outcomes, provided leadership in the methodology and ultimate standard of investigations and took the lead in setting standards of investigative process, reporting and delivering of the complete evidential package for senior management and police prosecution. Show less

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  Microsoft

  Oct 2019 - now

  Senior Manager - Investigations