CASS Lead Specialist

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Job description

CASS Specialist (Senior Role - AVP/VP level) - Permanent

Meraki Talent has been engaged to recruit for a global financial services firm - based in London with the opportunity to work from home too (hybrid working model).
The ideal candidate will a wealth of CASS experience and excellent knowledge around client money regulations - reporting to the Head of CASS.
There is a need for an experienced lead CASS specialist to have oversight of the Transfer Agency (TA)operational CASS activities; to facilitate TA client's compliance with the applicable regulations. This is a demanding role that will suit a self-starter who has the ability to manage multiple priorities, for example client and internal stakeholder management, oversight of TA operational functions, management of CASS impacting issues / changes, and continuing evolution of the TA CASS framework.
Role Purpose

• Oversight of the UKTA CASS Governance Framework, including development of UKTA CASS Strategy and policy.
• Assessment of organizational (system, products and services) and regulatory changes and validating the continual adequacy of UKTA CASS Governance Framework.
• Development / delivery of CASS training to the business, including periodic training and targeted SME CASS training.
• Client and CASS Audit
• Run client CASS conferences periodically.
• Provision of CASS technical support to clients and their CASS external auditors.
• Attendance as a senior representative at clients CASS Steering Governance meetings.
• Act as a point of senior management CASS contact for external auditors, UKTA clients, points of escalation.

Qualifications

• Experience of operating in a compliance, Audit and / or operational oversight role in providing oversight of compliance with the FCA CASS regulations, specifically CASS 7, and an in depth understanding of Client Money and Custody Asset flows within Asset Management model
• Willingness and ability to challenge CASS operations methodology and offer practical suggestions for enhancements
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to develop effective working relationships, interact effectively and influence senior management and staff at all levels
• Self-starter with ability to work under minimal supervision
• Excellent analytical / interpretation skills
• Experience auditing / working for or with a CASS Third Party Administrator would also be desirable

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