Senior Associate, Client Asset Protection

RBC; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Client Asset Protection Senior Associate for their Edinburgh team. This permanent role involves oversight of Client Assets, providing operational support within a compliance framework. Applicants should demonstrate strong stakeholder management and analytical skills, along with proven risk management experience. The position allows for flexible work arrangements with potential remote work up to one day per week and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Coaching and management opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder management experience at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven experience in a Risk, Compliance, Legal or Operations Function.
• Direct experience of a CASS environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight of Client Assets.
• Chair the CMAR Submission Monthly Meeting.
• Support development of the CASS Risk and Control framework.
• Oversee completion of all Governance and management information materials.
• Support CASS internal and external audits.

Skills

Commercial management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Job Description

What is the opportunity?

We have an exciting opportunity based in our Edinburgh or London team as a Client Asset Protection Senior Associate on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will work alongside the Client Asset Protection Team as a direct report to the Assistant Director. This individual will deputise where required for the Assistant Director to support the oversight of CASS Compliance across RBC Europe Limited (RBC EL).

RBC’s expectation is that all employees and contractors will work in the office with some flexibility to work up to 1 day per week remotely, depending on working arrangements.

What will you do?

• Help provide operational oversight of RBC Europe Limited’s Client Assets.
• Chair the CMAR Submission Monthly Meeting.
• Provide support in development and maintenance of the CASS Risk and Control framework.
• Ensure that key CASS Documentation is maintained and up to date, including:
  • Client Assets Reconciliations Frequency Review
  • RBC EL CASS Governance Document
• Oversee completion of all Governance and management information (MI) materials by the Client Asset Protection Team.
• Provide support in overseeing the firm’s engagement in CASS internal and external audits.
• Support with overseeing completion and review of the CMAR return, advising the Head of Client Asset Protection when submission can be made, or submitting on behalf of the Head of Client Asset Protection where delegated.
• Review and monitoring of the relevant CASS MI, including exceptions and breaches.
• In utilizing the CASS MI, provide effective challenge to the First Line of defence function involved in the CASS process and control domain.
• Represent the Client Asset Protection Team in projects and change programmes.
• Participate in relevant CASS Industry forums and maintain up to date knowledge around the interpretation and development of CASS rules.
• Work closely with and cooperate with Senior Management, and other relevant stakeholders. Stakeholders to include, but not limited to: Compliance, Finance, Legal, Operations, Operational Risk.
• Attendance and participation in any RBC EL committees as required or delegated.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Strong Commercial, stakeholder and supplier management experience at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven experience in a Risk, Compliance, Legal or Operations Function.
• Direct experience of a CASS environment.
• Ability to prioritise and deliver against challenging deadlines.

What is in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.

Agency Notice

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Job Skills

Business Process Design, Critical Thinking, Derivatives, Economic Analysis, Financial Instruments, Fraud Risk Management, Industry Knowledge, Investment Risk Management, Risk Control, Risk Management.

Additional Job Details

Address: 144 MORRISON STREET: EDINBURGH

City: Edinburgh

Country: United Kingdom

Work hours/week: 35

Employment Type: Full time

Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Job Type: Regular

Pay Type: Salaried

Posted Date: 2025-10-29

Application Deadline: 2025-12-24

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.