Audit Manager - CASS Assurance - Financial Services
Audit Manager - CASS Assurance - Financial Services
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Job Title: CASS Audit Manager – Financial Services
Base Location: London
About the Role
Joining KPMG means becoming part of a talented team of exceptional colleagues who bring innovative thinking and natural curiosity to everything they do. At KPMG, we believe that diversity of background, personality, and perspective is key to success — and there’s a place for everyone here.
We are currently seeking a CASS Audit Manager to join our Financial Services audit function. This team supports a wide range of market-leading entities, including major investment banks, retail banking groups, broker-dealers, and traditional asset managers. With a strong track record and ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time to join our expanding practice.
Why Join KPMG?
Our Financial Services CASS audit function oversees a variety of market-leading entities, ranging from some of the largest investment banking groups, retail banking groups, and broker-dealers to some of the largest traditional asset management groups in the UK. We have won a number of tenders in recent years and expect continued growth over the next 3 to 5 years.
The CASS Audit Department supports the delivery of CASS assurance reports across the entire FS audit practice at KPMG, including our Banking and Asset Management Audit teams. With a proven track record and increasing regulatory scrutiny, supervision, and demand for external assurance, we are well-positioned for significant expansion.
Team members bring a mix of core assurance and audit skills, deep industry knowledge, and specialist expertise in the UK regulatory environment particularly in relation to Client Assets.
What will you be doing?
* Deliver Limited and Reasonable Assurance CASS audit engagements, leading small teams and contributing to larger, multi-disciplinary projects
* Oversee all aspects of audit planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring commercial efficiency and effective resource allocation
* Provide technical support and advice to internal KPMG teams on CASS audits
* Mentor and coach junior team members, supporting both technical development and personal growth
* Contribute to business development through proposal writing, client workshops, industry seminars, and marketing materials
* Develop thought leadership and identify new business opportunities
* Advise clients on the impact of regulatory developments and provide assurance over existing processes and controls
What will you need to do it?
* Experience in a CASS-related function, ideally including external CASS audits
* Strong knowledge of the FCA’s Client Assets Sourcebook and its practical application
* Deep understanding of governance frameworks, business structures, and control environments in the asset management sector
* Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills
* Strong project management capabilities and experience leading professional teams
Experience and Background
* Professional qualification preferred (e.g., ACA, ACCA), but not essential
* Significant experience in financial services, with a focus on CASS compliance
* Proven ability to deliver regulatory projects and evaluate complex technical issues
* Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
* Awareness of current regulatory developments and industry challenges
* Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality outputs to a range of stakeholders
To discuss this or wider Audit roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.
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Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Accounting
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