THE COMPANY: Our client is a market leader in the retail brokerage space, going through an exciting period of growth.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the Client Money Team on a day-to-day basis to efficiently discharge all client money responsibilities and obligations.
- Work closely with the Group CFO to agree top priorities for CMA work and maintain transparency and clear communication.
- Assist in the training and development of all staff looking after Client Money.
- Manage the review, development and updating of existing financial systems/processes/procedures.
- Identify any gaps in CMA processes and ensure that those gaps are remediated.
- Maintain up to date knowledge of upcoming regulatory rule changes and ensure they are implemented as appropriate.
- Provide technical advice on CASS compliance.
- Manage all regulated entities’ client money audits.
- Respond to requests from auditors and regulators.
- Be the point of contact for audit partners.
- Ensure timely submission of the CMAR and other CMA related submissions.
- Work closely with the oversight of the daily Client Money calculations, including final check and approval on occasion.
- Final review of minutes and MI before being distributed to Boards and Committees.
- Any ad hoc projects and/or tasks as assigned by Senior Executive Management.
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Previous proven knowledge and experience in a CASS role in a financial services organisation.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with all staff at all levels and locations within the Group.
- Ability to work under pressure, to meet personal and departmental objectives within strict deadlines.
- Extensive experience and knowledge of CASS governance (CASS 6 & 7).
- Experience of managing CMA audit relationships.
- High degree of numeracy and excellent written and spoken communication skills.
- High degree of computer literacy in MS Office (Excel must be advanced with ability to use look ups and pivot tables).
For further information please contact Natalie Eshelby.
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