CASS Oversight Manager

Kohort Recruitment | Leading CASS, Legal and Compliance Recruitment in FS; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohort Recruitment is supporting a leading UK investment and wealth management business to appoint an experienced CASS Oversight Manager. The role sits in a flexible Bristol-based hybrid environment with three days in the office and a strong focus on safeguarding client assets and governance.

You will work closely with the Head of CASS Oversight to provide technical assurance across regulatory requirements, change initiatives and operational activities, ensuring effective risk management and

Qualifications

• Experience in CASS oversight, client asset compliance, risk, audit or governance within regulated financial services.
• Strong knowledge of FCA CASS requirements and their practical application.
• Experience assessing operational risks, control effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Exposure to CASS governance, regulatory reporting and senior management committees.
• Confident in engaging with stakeholders, providing constructive challenge and influencing outcomes.
• Strong analytical and solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CASS oversight activities, including thematic reviews, monitoring and risk assessments.
• Provide technical guidance on CASS matters across operations, outsourcing and change programmes.
• Oversee identification, escalation and remediation of CASS breaches, incidents, and control weaknesses.
• Review and challenge changes to client asset processes, systems and controls.
• Support CASS governance, risk assessments, management information and reporting to Exec and Board.
• Maintain CASS Resolution Packs and support regulatory submissions including CMAR.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, auditors and regulators on CASS oversight and assurance matters.
• Contribute to improvements across CASS frameworks, policies and oversight methodologies.

Skills

CASS oversight

FCA CASS requirements

Regulatory reporting

Governance & risk

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Job description

Job type: Full Time - Permanent

Location: Bristol - Flex hybrid - 3 days in the office

Salary: £70,000-80,000 / Year

Kohort Recruitment

Financial Services | CASS Oversight | Governance & Risk

Kohort Recruitment is supporting a leading UK investment and wealth management business in appointing an experienced CASS Oversight Manager.

This is an opportunity to join an established CASS Oversight function, playing a key role in protecting client assets, strengthening governance and ensuring effective management of CASS risks across the business.

Working closely with the Head of CASS Oversight, you’ll provide technical expertise, constructive challenge and assurance across operational activities, change initiatives and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver CASS oversight activities, including thematic reviews, monitoring and targeted risk assessments.
• Provide technical guidance and challenge on CASS matters across business operations, outsourcing and change programmes.
• Oversee the identification, escalation and remediation of CASS breaches, incidents and control weaknesses.
• Review and challenge changes to client asset processes, systems and controls.
• Support CASS governance, risk assessments, management information and Executive and Board reporting.
• Maintain CASS Resolution Packs and support regulatory submissions, including CMAR.
• Engage with internal stakeholders, auditors and regulators on CASS oversight and assurance matters.
• Contribute to improvements across CASS frameworks, policies and oversight methodologies.

About You

We’re interested in speaking with candidates who have:

• Experience within CASS oversight, client asset compliance, risk, audit or governance in regulated financial services.
• Strong working knowledge of FCA CASS requirements and their practical application.
• Experience assessing operational risks, control effectiveness and regulatory compliance.
• Exposure to CASS governance, regulatory reporting and senior management committees.
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders, providing constructive challenge and influencing outcomes.
• Strong analytical skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You’ll join an established CASS function within a major UK financial services business, with exposure to a broad range of client asset risks, regulatory obligations and operational change.

The role offers the opportunity to influence CASS governance, engage with senior stakeholders and contribute to the continued development of the firm’s client asset protection framework.

Interested?