CASS Audit Lead

We're now looking to recruit a CASS Audit Lead! Reporting tothe CASS Manager, the CASS Audit Lead will be responsible for leading and coordinating external CASS audits. This includes ensuring audits are delivered in accordance with the audit plan, coordinating audit activities, providing appropriate management information and tracking audit actions through to closure.
What does the job involve?
Understanding in detail how CASS applies to AJ Bell group entities, including CASS governance and the controls in place to ensure client money and assets are segregated and protected.
Understanding the firms systems and IT controls that supports the firms adherence to CASS.
Responsible for managing external audits from planning through to fieldwork, testing, reporting and closure.
Managing inter-dependencies between CASS and Statutory audits.
Working closely with external audit teams and internal business areas to ensure audit work is managed efficiently and effectively from start to finish.
Planning and facilitating audit walkthroughs with external auditors and internal business areas. Providing CASS technical support as required.
Taking ownership of and managing sample requests from auditors, liaising with business areas to provide relevant evidence.
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