Official notice dated August 20, 2026.
Vacancy for GDC Grade 5 – Head of Operations
Gibraltar Financial Intelligence Unit
The Gibraltar Development Corporation invites applications for the post of GDC Grade 5 – Head of Operations at the Gibraltar Financial Intelligence Unit (GFIU). Applicants must, by virtue of their citizenship, be entitled to take up employment in Gibraltar, and are, or on employment will be, resident in Gibraltar.
Applicants must meet the essential requirements stated in the Job and Person Specification.
The post is permanent and carries the following salary scale: £51,954; £53,864; £56,480; £58,718; £59,871; £61,056; £62,260; £64,541.
Applicants are required to deliver a ten-minute presentation on the following topic:
"What does an effective risk-based approach to financial intelligence look like in a small jurisdiction and how would you implement one at the GFIU?"
The Head of Operations forms a critical part of the GFIU's senior leadership, providing the operational direction and management oversight necessary to deliver the unit's intelligence and analytical functions to the highest standard. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the way in which financial intelligence is gathered, processed, and disseminated within a dynamic and internationally engaged environment. As the GFIU continues to develop and expand its capabilities, the Head of Operations will play a pivotal role in leading the unit's day-to-day operations, driving continuous improvement across all desks, and ensuring that the unit's work remains aligned with both domestic priorities and international obligations, including those arising from FATF and MONEYVAL requirements.
Application forms together with a Job and Person Specification and vetting form can be obtained from the Government of Gibraltar website atwww.gibraltar.gov.gi/press/official-notices
Application forms, along with copies of qualification certificates and reference letters, should be submitted to the Department of Personnel & Development viaby no later thanThursday 3 September 2026.Please note that you will be required to provide all relevant original certificates stated in your application form on the day of your interview.
Additionally, completed Royal Gibraltar Police vetting forms, along with copies of identification and proof of address, must be submitted with your application form by the closing date. For clarification on the RGP's requirements regarding acceptable documents, please refer to ‘Section 4 – Proof of Identity’ within the vetting form.