Cass Specialist

About Northern Trust:
Northern Trust provides innovative financial services and guidance to corporations, institutions and affluent families and individuals globally. With 130 years of financial experience and nearly 20,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

As a Northern Trust employee (Partner), you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company that is committed to strengthening the communities we serve.

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you would benefit from adjustments for any part of the employment process, please inform the recruiter to discuss your individual requirements.

We strive to have a globally diverse workforce where engagement and inclusion drive business excellence. We believe in the power of collaborative partnerships and are proud to work with a number of organisations across EMEA who provide us with ongoing knowledge, education and insights to support our efforts.

We monitor our progress by participating in market benchmarks which assess industry best practice and are delighted to have received a Silver Award from the Mind Workplace Wellbeing Index over two consecutive years, and a Gold Award from the UK Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

The Team and the Role:
CASS Office is responsible for CASS Oversight across all of Northern Trust’s (“NT”) in scope business, products / services and future business / operational strategy. This role sits within the CASS office, and support the UK Senior Manager Function with prescribed responsible for CASS (“UK SMF CASS Oversight Officer) and the CASS Controller in the oversight of NT CASS Governance Framework covering three NT regulated entities - The Northern Trust Company, London Branch (“TNTC LB”), Northern Trust Global Services SE (“NTGS SE”), and Northern Trust Investors Service Limited (“NTISL”)
As a member of the CASS Office, the role involves supporting the UK CASS Controller and UK SMF CASS Oversight Officer in the on-going development / strengthening and execution of, NT’s CASS Governance Framework.

The key responsibilities of the role include:

- Implement the necessary changes to CASS policies, procedures, process and systems to facilitate compliance with the CASS regulations
- Produce and provide assessment of Management Information to the CASS stakeholders.
- Assist in the preparation of the Client Money Asset Return (CMAR), and the on-going maintenance of the CASS Resolution Pack.
- Undertaking various CASS related QA activities, including the review of CASS breach forms
- Assist in the ongoing review and update of the CASS Risk and Control Matrix.
- Support in the delivery of required regulatory changes projects or business initiatives in relation to CASS.
- Provide Subject Matter advice and guidance on CASS rules to support the business
- Attendance at industry conferences/events, networking & roundtables in relation to CASS
- Other duties as assigned.
- Understand and challenge the business processes and controls and be able to document them back to the CASS rulebook.
- Previous experience of process improvement with a view to developing/enhancing control
- Excellent in execution
- Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skill;
- Ability to use initiative and work unsupervised in a proactive manner, and good time management;
- Conflict resolution skills with a collaborative and consensual approach to work, a good team player;
- Ability to influence senior staff outside of your direct team.

Working with Us:
We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and ethical companies. In return, we will support you with your personal and career goals in a number of ways:
Financial - Life Assurance, Disability Plan, Pension/ Gratuity, Annual Pay Review

Work Life Balance - Flexible Work Options, Incremental Annual Leave, Community Volunteer Days

Health & Wellbeing - Private Medical Insurance, Active Sports & Social clubs (lunchtime and after-work groups), Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development - Clear Career Path, Education Assistance, Recognition Programme, NT University (wide range of online, virtual & in-house training options) and employee-led Business Resource Councils dedicated to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

And Finally

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us.
We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

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