Administrator - Client Asset Sourcebook (CASS)

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St. James’s Place (SJP) works in partnership to plan, grow and protect our clients’ financial futures. We deliver personalised, face-to-face financial advice to our clients, who trust us to manage their money to reach their goals. We provide this service via the Partnership, a network of qualified, expert advisors. We put financial wellbeing and responsible business choices at the heart of everything we do. We believe in the value of difference and know that diverse teams can help us problem solve and innovate for clients.

We look for people to join SJP to make an impact and to contribute to our culture which is based around long term relationships, doing the right thing, and being the best version of ourselves.

Location: Cirencester Office

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Seniority: Associate

We have a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated Administrator to join our Client Asset Sourcebook (CASS) Team at our head office in Cirencester. The SJP (CASS) Office is a regulatory function coordinating the firm’s compliance with The Finance Conduct Authority (FCA) CASS rules.

The core function of the role is to support the team in coordinating and performing CASS regulated activities, both in-house and outsourced, to ensure that a compliant CASS environment is maintained. This is done through analysis of data and associated information to provide insights on our trends, that contribute to the delivery of a programme of proactive CASS controls.

Who are we looking for:

A confident and personable individual, with a passion for providing the highest levels of support and delivering exceptional service. Excellent attention to detail and written English and verbal skills. Organised and a supportive nature who has excellent relationship building skills and understand the importance confidentiality and discretion

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for investigating client asset and cash reconciliations
• Interrogate CASS breaches and review them against the CASS notification policy for materiality
• Identify CASS trends and report them to the Head of CASS Office
• Provide insights and analysis for key partners and committees and present this information, when required
• Take an active role in driving forward the CASS controls monitoring programme, by completing sampling and testing, analysing relevant breaches, and reviewing relevant procedures
• Ensure that Client breaches, controls, and risks are maintained within our Ruleguard software
• Create MI for the CASS Committee pack, and where required take ownership for drafting and presenting memos or papers
• Support the CASS Committee by accurately minuting meetings and recording and follow up on actions.
• Data gathering and validation of the monthly report for the FCA.
• Work closely with Admin Centre and our Audit teams to ensure the smooth execution of controls testing and provision of audit results.
• Ownership of the technical ISA customer concerns from the Admin Centre and Partners
  
  

Special Requirements:

• Proven Administration skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft office packages
• Experience of working in Financial Services is desirable
• Desire for career progression and future training
• Previous Knowledge of CASS and Rulegard will hold a distinct advantage
  
  

What’s in it for you?

• Private Medical paid for by Company.
• Meaningful protection benefits with real value, such as 10X life cover, PHI, and critical illness.*
• Non-Contributory Pension – 10% (increasing with length of service up to 15%) with further pension matching.
• Parental leave – 6 months full pay
• 28 days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays (based on full-time equivalent) with the option to buy up to an additional 5 days holiday
• Not applicable to Fixed-Term Contracts (standard uplift applies in lieu of the protection benefits)
  
  

Flexible Working We know that everyone works best in different ways, at different times and in different environments. We have introduced a hybrid working policy to provide greater flexibility for part-time work, job-sharing, remote working, and flexibility on hours. Our people are encouraged to work in a flexible way that suits their lifestyle, so please ask the question and start a conversation!

Research tells us that applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.

Reasonable Adjustments

We’re an equal opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all, if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage please let us know by emailing us at careers@sjp.co.uk

What’s next?

Our team will be in touch. As a business regulated by the FCA we would advise you to familiarise yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.