The CASS Issues Management team is responsible for effective control and management of CASS breaches for all in-scope FCA regulated legal entities. The team liaise with internal stakeholders (c.80 Operations and Technology teams, Legal, Compliance, Internal Audit), third party service providers and the external CASS auditor.
We work in partnership with teams to ensure processes and controls in place are robust and continually evaluated to reduce the risk of breaches occurring. Quality and timeliness of breach detection and reporting is critical, as is thorough root cause analysis to drive strategic solutions to further strengthen the CASS operating landscape and create a safe and trusted proposition for our clients. The team play a pivotal role in raising CASS awareness, performing due diligence over breach remediation, sharing emerging themes and trends and communicating MI and matters for escalation in various senior CASS governance forums in addition to the delivery of ad-hoc training. We also play a critical role in the successful delivery of the annual CASS audit undertaken by the firms external auditor.
What will you be doing?
•Work in partnership with internal stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of breach remediation, from the point of accurately capturing any new CASS issues on the firms central breach register, performing thorough analysis on the issues to ensure root cause is fully understood, to working with teams to ensure key controls are in place to mitigate the CASS risk
•Ensure formal and timely escalation of issues to management whilst maintaining ownership through to a successful conclusion
•Prepare key CASS breach MI reporting, ensuring accurate submissions to various Boards and Governance Committees
•Support delivery of CASS breach themes and trends meetings attended by key senior stakeholders
•Support delivery of ad-hoc CASS training (face to face or webex)
•Act as key point of contact for internal stakeholders throughout the year, and external Audit during audit-year end period
•Support delivery of the wider ORC team strategy
What we’re looking for:
•Experience in practcal application of FCA CASS regulation in an Investment Operations environment
•Risk management
•Other relevant Investment Operations experience such as working in a Settlements, Asset Servicing, Reconciliation environment
•Adequate soft skills and be proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications
•Good technical knowledge, underpinned by sound problem solving and analytical skills
•Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Skills that will help you in the role:
•Candidate should ideally hold Industry recognised qualifications, within the securities industry
•A background in regulatory or financial reporting would be advantageous
•Operational experience/knowledge would also be desirable
•Desirable if candidate has prior audit, risk, quality assurance or project management experience
Where will you be working?
Barclays Scotland is a real Scottish success story. We’ve been in Scotland for 250 years, and our significance has never been as important as it is today. Glasgow is a recognised strategic hub within Barclays globally, and admired as a shining light in Scottish business. Due to the scale of work we do here, there are countless opportunities for our colleagues to develop and progress. We’re a place where talented people can build a satisfying and diverse career, within a community of talented and passionate people.
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Our Values
Everything we do is shaped by the five values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. Our values inform the foundations of our relationships with customers and clients, but they also shape how we measure and reward the performance of our colleagues. Simply put, success is not just about what you achieve, but about how you achieve it.
Our Diversity
We aim to foster a culture where individuals of all backgrounds feel confident in bringing their whole selves to work, feel included and their talents are nurtured, empowering them to contribute fully to our vision and goals.
Our Benefits
Our customers are unique. The same goes for our colleagues. That's why at Barclays we offer a range of benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances. These include a competitive salary and pension, health care and all the tools, technology and support to help you become the very best you can be. We are proud of our dynamic working options for colleagues. If you have a need for flexibility then please discuss this with us.