Senior Consultant CASS

• Job reference

  SC:Cass

• Role summary

  We are looking for a Senior CASS Lead, who will be the firm’s subject matter expert on all CASS related matters.

  We will need someone who is a seasoned CASS expert and has a credible market presence, who can lead our CASS conversations across the market and win, deliver and/or quality assure our CASS work.  

  They will play a critical role in establishing and growing our CASS offering, including s166 and quasi s166 reviews.

• Person specification

  • Alignment to our values

  • At least 10 years’ experience as subject matter expert, ideally 5 years spent in consulting. Alternatively, as least 5 years’ experience of working in the professional services environment (you may have designed and delivered CASS audits at an Audit firm).

  • Comprehensive working knowledge of the UK CASS framework

  • Strong written communication skills Strong verbal communication

  • Proven track record in managing stakeholder relationships including regulatory reviews

  • An entrepreneurial mindset

  • Ability to lead – setting the direction for you and others with minimal supervision or direction

  • A long-term mindset and a passion for self-improvement

  • A strong network of professionals in compliance roles

  • Ability to influence through persuasive written or verbal communication

  • Desire to be yourself and show your personality at work

• Responsibilities

  • CASS Compliance Expertise: Act as the primary CASS expert, leading the delivery of reviews, performing QA on engagement deliverables and identifying/managing engagement risks 

  • Skilled Person and Quasi Skilled Person Review: Lead and QA higher-risk CASS reviews

  • Team growth and leadership: grow and manage a team of CASS consultants.

  • Business Development: Lead client acquisition efforts and practice growth

  • Stakeholder Engagement: initiate, establish and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients, actual clients, regulatory bodies and trade associations

  • Lead internal initiatives, processes, and solutions – seeking to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of how we operate

  • Articulate insightful and compelling perspectives and opinions on relevant regulatory trends and activities, i.e. CASS regulatory developments, multi-firm reviews and any enforcement action

  • Maintain comprehensive knowledge of regulatory matters and future developments

  • Develop compelling and profitable product and service offerings

  • Maintain constructive working relationships with clients, colleagues and other stakeholders

  • Treat the firm like your business and factor this into your actions and decisions

  • Actively seek out opportunities to contribute to developing diversity and inclusivity within Avyse

  • Take responsibility for your own career development and those of the consultants working with you

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of intellectual curiosity

• Salary

  £85-104k depending upon experience

• Location

  London, hybrid working

  We are not currently able to sponsor work visas.