About Our Client
The organisation operates in the Financial Services industry in London.
Job 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.
- 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.
The Successful Applicant
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.
- 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.
What's on Offer
- Temporary Part-time Cass Manager assignment based in London.
- Daily rate of £450 to £500, dependent on the level of experience.
Part-time CASS Manager • City of London, England