Audit Manager - CASS Assurance

KPMG-UnitedKingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Manchester is seeking a CASS Audit Manager to oversee audit engagements in financial services. The successful candidate will need experience in a CASS-related function and a strong understanding of the FCA's Client Assets Sourcebook. This role includes mentoring junior staff and contributing to business development. The firm values diversity and inclusion in its recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Experience in a CASS-related function, ideally including external CASS audits.
• Strong knowledge of the FCA's Client Assets Sourcebook and its practical application.
• Deep understanding of governance frameworks and control environments in the asset management sector.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Limited and Reasonable Assurance CASS audit engagements.
• Oversee audit planning, execution, and reporting.
• Provide technical support on CASS audits.

Skills

Experience in a CASS-related function

Strong knowledge of FCA's Client Assets Sourcebook

Excellent stakeholder management

Strong project management capabilities

Strong communication and presentation skills

Education

Professional qualification preferred (ACA, ACCA)

Job description

Job description

Job Title :

CASS Audit Manager - Financial Services

Base Location :

London

About the Role

Joining KPMG means becoming part of a talented team of exceptional colleagues who bring innovative thinking and natural curiosity to everything they do. At KPMG, we believe that diversity of background, personality, and perspective is key to success - and there's a place for everyone here.

Why Join KPMG?

Our Financial Services CASS audit function oversees a variety of market-leading entities, ranging from some of the largest investment banking groups, retail banking groups, and broker-dealers to some of the largest traditional asset management groups in the UK. We have won a number of tenders in recent years and expect continued growth over the next 3 to 5 years.

What will you be doing?

• Deliver Limited and Reasonable Assurance CASS audit engagements, leading small teams and contributing to larger, multi-disciplinary projects
• Oversee all aspects of audit planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring commercial efficiency and effective resource allocation
• Provide technical support and advice to internal KPMG teams on CASS audits
• Mentor and coach junior team members, supporting both technical development and personal growth
• Contribute to business development through proposal writing, client workshops, industry seminars, and marketing materials
• Develop thought leadership and identify new business opportunities
• Advise clients on the impact of regulatory developments and provide assurance over existing processes and controls

What will you need to do it?

• Experience in a CASS-related function, ideally including external CASS audits
• Strong knowledge of the FCA's Client Assets Sourcebook and its practical application
• Deep understanding of governance frameworks, business structures, and control environments in the asset management sector
• Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Strong project management capabilities and experience leading professional teams

Experience and Background

• Professional qualification preferred (ACA, ACCA), but not essential
• Significant experience in financial services, with a focus on CASS compliance
• Proven ability to deliver regulatory projects and evaluate complex technical issues
• Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Awareness of current regulatory developments and industry challenges
• Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality outputs to a range of stakeholders

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