Team Overview:
The EMEA Regulatory Operations CASS team performs a key role in a number of Client Asset (CASS) processes including Client Money Calculations, Client Money Diversification,
CMAR, MCAR, CASS RP, 10 day + break management oversight, Prudent Segregation calculations and oversight. The group acts as central point of contact within Operations & Technology for CASS issues enabling transparency and escalation and is responsible for
chairing the monthly CASS O&T Client Asset Forum in addition to participating in Business aligned CASS Client Asset Forum.
Role Overview:
This role is a junior position within the CASS Regulatory Operations team as part of the Belfast Operations , with key responsibilities for CASS including but not limited Client Money calculation and oversight, CMAR collation, and submission to the FCA, MCAR collation and submission to the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI), PS14/9 activities covering
Prudent Segregation, Break Management and Shortfalls. The team is continuously engaged with Change Partners identifying areas for automation, inputting into Business Requirements performing UAT and updating procedures resulting from change. The team is
working on building upon the existing CASS governance process within O&T working closely with O&T managers and Client Asset and Depositor Protection Office.
What you'll do
• Processing of daily client money and shortfall calculations, engaging with key stakeholders, business lines, control groups and client asset oversight teams (where relevant) to ensure timely and accurate processing on behalf of the firm. Input of daily payments in order to adjust books and records accordingly in line with client money calculations performed.
• Collation and completion of a monthly Client Money Asset Return (CMAR & MCAR), at a business level, providing a detailed walkthrough of proposed submission figures to key business sponsors in addition to submitting to the FCA and CBI at a consolidated entity level.
• Timely and accurate collation and distribution of key MIS reports for all
relevant CASS processes.
• Adherence to all Control and Compliance requirements and updating
procedures as required.
• Identification of areas for improving existing regulatory reporting processes and controls, supporting the Change Team, Technology and other relevant stakeholders to deliver technology solutions for manual processes, assisting with UAT where required.
• Participation in ad-hoc projects as required.
• Develop regulatory understanding with opportunity to develop into a CASS subject matter expert (SME). Develop an in depth knowledge of the products, markets and processes being supported.
• Exposure to management groups across Operations. Fully proficient in
the use of technology within own department.
• Enhancing communication and organizational skills.
• Meeting targets set within the group and interacting with a wide spectrum of people to achieve these skills.
What we need from you
• The ideal candidate would have experience in Securities & Banking
Operations, or in a Control or Regulatory/Compliance function with strong
product knowledge and a working understanding of systems and product
flows. Knowledge of CASS rules and regulations would be advantageous but not necessary. Team player who works well with colleagues of all levels in achieving value-added results.
• Ability to build productive working relationships across Operations.
• Ability to consistently deliver work of a high standard whilst under pressure.
Understand the front to back technology used within the day to day
processes
• Self-motivation, flexibility and a strong desire to succeed will bring a
recognized and rewarded career.
• Eagerness and willingness to learn and develop within a team environment
• Good communication skills
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