Part-time CASS Manager

Michael Page Finance; City Of London; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 92,000; Part time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking a Cass Manager in London to oversee CASS governance and compliance within a FCA-regulated environment. You will drive day-to-day oversight, prepare committee materials, and maintain policies to reflect regulatory and operational changes.

You will lead CMAR reporting, manage breaches, and provide training to Finance and Operations teams, ensuring robust client money controls and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Strong background in CASS governance and compliance within FCA-regulated firms.
• Knowledge of CMAR reporting, client money rules, and related audits.
• Experience delivering guidance and training to finance and operations teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day CASS compliance and maintain a robust governance framework.
• Prepare, review and enhance CASS Committee packs and drive actions from meetings.
• Maintain CASS policies, procedures and the Resolution Pack to reflect changes.
• Manage the CASS breach and incident registry and document outcomes.
• Oversee CMAR monthly returns and coordinate with the annual CASS audit.
• Provide SME guidance on CASS requirements and support SMCR activities.

Skills

CASS knowledge

FCA-regulated experience

Governance & oversight

Training delivery

Tools

CMAR reporting

Audit coordination

Job description

As a Cass Manager in London, you will oversee CASS-related activity within Financial Services and help keep day-to-day banking operations organised. You will bring clear oversight to the work, helping the business manage its Banking & Financial Services responsibilities effectively.

Client Details

The organisation operates in the Financial Services industry in London.

Description

CASS Governance & Compliance

• Oversee day-to-day compliance with CASS 7 requirements and ensure a robust governance framework is maintained.
• Prepare, review and enhance CASS Committee packs, leading committee meetings and driving key actions.
• Maintain and update CASS policies, procedures and the Resolution Pack to reflect regulatory, product and operational changes.
• Manage the CASS breach and incident register, ensuring breaches are accurately assessed, classified and documented.
• Maintain client money bank account due diligence documentation and CASS training records.
• Provide oversight of the treatment of institutional funder monies and support any related regulatory permission changes.

Regulatory Reporting & Oversight

• Review, validate and submit monthly CMAR returns, investigating and resolving bank-to-ledger reconciliations and variances.
• Serve as the primary contact for the annual CASS audit, coordinating responses and providing supporting evidence to auditors.
• Act as the subject matter expert on CASS requirements, assessing the impact of business, product and process changes on client money obligations.
• Partner closely with Compliance leadership, providing regular updates and supporting SMCR-related activities as required.
• Deliver guidance and training to Finance and Operations teams, strengthening CASS knowledge across the business and developing effective cover arrangements.

Profile

Essential Experience & Knowledge

• Previous experience in a CASS-focused role within an FCA-regulated firm that holds client money.
• Strong technical knowledge of CASS 7, including client money segregation, internal and external reconciliations, client money calculations, and the management of shortfalls and excesses.
• Good understanding of CASS 7A (Client Money Distribution Rules) and CASS 10 (Resolution Pack requirements), with the ability to apply these principles in a practical business environment.
• Familiarity with CMAR reporting, FCA breach notification processes, and the regulatory obligations applicable to CASS firms.

Desirable Experience

• Experience overseeing client money reconciliations, investigating exceptions, and resolving reconciliation breaks.
• Previous involvement in regulatory engagement and correspondence with the FCA.
• Exposure to supporting internal and external CASS audits.
• Ability to provide guidance and training to stakeholders on CASS-related matters.

Job Offer

• Temporary Part-time Cass Manager assignment based in London.
• Daily rate of £450 to £500, dependent on the level of experience.

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