CASS Manager

London Temporary £75,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
This CASS Manager will take ownership of the firm's client money framework, ensuring ongoing compliance with FCA CASS 7 requirements through robust controls, reconciliations, governance, and regulatory reporting. The role will also lead CASS committee activity, manage audit relationships, maintain policies and procedures, and provide guidance to the wider finance team on CASS best practice.
  • Do you have strong CASS 7 knowledge and experience?
  • Are you available and interested in a 6-month contract role?

About Our Client

Our client is a growing financial services business with a strong focus on operational excellence, technology, and process improvement, investing heavily in AI and automation to enhance its finance and control functions.

Job Description

  • Proven experience in a CASS oversight, CASS manager, or client money role within a regulated financial services environment.
  • Strong working knowledge of FCA CASS 7 rules and client money regulations.
  • Experience preparing regulatory returns and supporting external CASS audits.
  • Demonstrable experience maintaining CASS policies, procedures, and governance documentation.
  • Strong reconciliation and control mindset, with the ability to investigate and resolve complex variances.
  • Experience presenting to governance committees and engaging with senior stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of IFRS 102 and IFRS 16 would be advantageous.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to train and coach colleagues.
  • Experience using finance systems such as Sage Intacct or similar ERP platforms is desirable.
  • Exposure to AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, or similar technologies would be highly beneficial.



The Successful Applicant

  • Strong hands-on experience in a CASS oversight, CASS Manager, or Client Money role.
  • Excellent knowledge of FCA CASS 7 requirements and client money regulations.
  • Experience preparing CASS returns, supporting CASS audits, and maintaining CASS policies and procedures.
  • Strong reconciliation and controls background, with the ability to investigate and resolve client money discrepancies.
  • Confident engaging with senior stakeholders, auditors, and governance committees.
  • Able to provide guidance and training to wider business teams on CASS obligations and best practice.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining a robust control environment.



What's on Offer

  • Hybrid working
  • Potential longer term opportunity
  • Opportunity to join a growing financial services firm
  • Competitive pay
Contact
James Bateman
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7127486
Phone number
+442072692123

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Accountancy & Finance
Sector
Financial Services
Where
London
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
James Bateman
Consultant phone
+442072692123
Job reference
JN-102026-7127486