CASS Oversight Manager - Client Asset Governance Lead

Kohort Recruitment | Leading CASS, Legal and Compliance Recruitment in FS; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohort Recruitment is supporting a leading UK investment and wealth management business in appointing an experienced CASS Oversight Manager. Working with the Head of CASS Oversight, you’ll provide technical expertise, challenge and assurance across operations, changes and regulatory requirements, strengthening client asset protection and governance.

Join a respected team focused on effective CASS controls, reporting and governance, with a hybrid Bristol-based arrangement and clear pathways for

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

CASS oversight

Regulatory reporting

Risk governance

Stakeholder engagement

FCA CASS knowledge

Analytical mindset

Tools

CMAR

Job description

Kohort Recruitment is supporting a leading UK investment and wealth management business in appointing an experienced CASS Oversight Manager. Working with the Head of CASS Oversight, you’ll provide technical expertise, challenge and assurance across operations, changes and regulatory requirements, strengthening client asset protection and governance.

Join a respected team focused on effective CASS controls, reporting and governance, with a hybrid Bristol-based arrangement and clear pathways for