You can find out more about this in ourCASS SME Oversight page is loaded## CASS SME Oversightlocations: Chelmsfordtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-0022631The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.For our business, for clients, and for youCASS SME Oversight– TRANSFER AGENCYApex business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Our single-source solution enables us to deliver an extensive range of services across the full value chain, to asset managers, capital markets, corporates and family offices. We have continually improved and evolved our capabilities to offer the broadest range of services in the industry; including capital raising and advisory services, fund services, super ManCo services, digital banking, depositary, custody, corporate services and a pioneering ESG Ratings and Advisory solution.Summary of the positionTransfer Agency CASS SME (Subject Matter Expert oversight, in either our Chelmsford or Wimborne office.Outline of main duties and responsibilitiesThe CASS SME Oversight Transfer Agency will be expected to:• To be a CASS (SME), to be the go to person both internally and externally· Oversee end to end workflows to ensure compliant with the client money rules across the business· Own and ensure the CASS framework is kept up to date on an ongoing basis• Mapping and maintaining the CASS Matrix against the CASS rules• Lead and Oversee CASS workshops, client visits and due diligences• To oversee that Aged Debtors are chased where applicable.• Oversee to ensure that all CASS requirements are met/supplied in a timely fashion.• To ensure all daily internal and external client money reconciliations are completed accurately and timely, meeting all relevant CASS rule requirements.• To ensure shortfall/surplus movements on settlements are covered/removed in a timely manner.• To own and assist the CMAR returns ensuring completion for onward submission in a timely and accurate manner.• To oversee the end of day funding process ensuring all shortfalls covered and deposited to enable daily creation payments made to depositary within required timelines.• To oversee all relevant CASS procedures are regularly updated where applicable.• To oversee all relevant client money reconciliation breaks/discrepancies are investigated and resolved in an accurate and timely manner within 24hrs.• To ensure any regulatory CASS breaches are raised within the required timeframe ensuring that any resultant mitigation is suitably applied.· Support the sign off daily CASS reconciliation packs• To ensure/maintain relationship with relevant parties with Transfer Agency sub-delegate.• Ensure agreed SLA and contractual deliverables are achieved whilst monitoring KPIs to ensure timely and appropriate resolution of any trends/performance issues.• Support new business, client, and regulatory operational issues.• Understand industry changes and impact that will have on our TA business.• Identify and propose enhancements where processes can be streamlined to maximise efficiency.• Maintain issue logs, monitor trend analysis and attendance of internal and external review meetings.• Coordination of issue management when issues impact the delivery of TA services.• Assist with other ad hoc duties/projects as required to ensure CASS considered throughout the scope to deliverySkills and experience requiredThe successful candidate will meet the following requirements:Skills• Be able to work as a part of a team and show commitment in ensuring all deadlines are met.• Have suitable qualifications relevant to the duties and responsibilities listed above.• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal• Is highly organised, efficient, and professional with a sense of urgency and good time management.• Has the ability to work well both under supervision as a member of a team, as well as independently• Is detail and quality conscious – accountable, responsible, and adaptable.• Very good awareness of FCA.• IOC competency preferred or a willingness to work towards qualification.Education and Experience• Have suitable qualifications relevant to the duties and responsibilities held.• 5 years min CASS experience highly desirableReporting structureThe CASS SME Oversight– Transfer Agency will report to the Head of Transfer Agency.Remuneration levelRemuneration will be market related and commensurate with experience and seniority.In addition, the successful candidate will receive a competitive benefits package.Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.**About Apex Group**We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals. We’re a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies.
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