CASS Compliance Monitoring Manager

Ebury is a leading global fintech company that empowers businesses to trade and grow internationally. It offers a comprehensive suite of products, including international payments and collections, FX risk management, trade finance, and API integrations. Founded in 2009 by Juan Lobato and Salvador García, Ebury is one of the fastest-growing global fintechs, with over 1,700 employees and 38 offices in more than 25 countries.

CASS Compliance Monitoring Manager (Safeguarding) 

Madrid, Málaga, or Leon: 4 Days in Office

Ebury is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Safeguarding / CASS Compliance Monitoring Manager to play a crucial role in ensuring the robust protection of customer funds and adherence to relevant regulations, particularly concerning safeguarding requirements and, where applicable, the Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS) or equivalent local regulations. Based in our Madrid, Málaga or our Leon office, you will be responsible for establishing, maintaining, and overseeing the monitoring framework to safeguard and ensure CASS compliance across the organization. You will work closely with various departments to embed a strong culture of compliance and ensure the firm meets its regulatory obligations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and Implement Monitoring Frameworks: Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive monitoring programs to assess the effectiveness of safeguarding arrangements and, where applicable, CASS compliance across all relevant business areas.
• Conduct Compliance Monitoring: Execute regular monitoring activities, including but not limited to:
  ○ Reviewing and testing policies, procedures, and controls related to safeguarding and UK Client Money & Assets (CASS).
  ○ Analyzing transaction data and reconciliation processes to identify potential breaches or weaknesses.
  ○ Conducting thematic reviews and risk-based assessments of safeguarding and CASS compliance.
  ○ Performing on-site and remote reviews of operational processes.
• Identify and Report Findings: Accurately document monitoring activities, findings, and recommendations in clear and concise reports. Escalate significant compliance issues and potential breaches in a timely manner to relevant stakeholders and senior management.
• Track and Validate Remediation: Monitor the implementation of agreed-upon remediation plans to address identified weaknesses and ensure the timely resolution of compliance issues.
• Provide Expert Advice and Guidance: Serve as a subject matter expert on safeguarding requirements and, where applicable, Safeguarding rules and provide guidance and support to relevant departments on their obligations.
• Develop and Deliver Training: Contribute to the development and delivery of training programs on safeguarding and CASS compliance to relevant staff to enhance awareness and understanding of regulatory requirements.
• Maintain Regulatory Awareness: Stay up-to-date with changes in relevant regulations, industry best practices, and regulatory expectations related to safeguarding and client asset protection. Assess the impact of these changes on the firm's compliance framework.
• Contribute to Policy Development: Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of internal policies and procedures related to safeguarding and CASS compliance, ensuring they align with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Liaise with Internal and External Stakeholders: Effectively communicate and collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Operations, Finance, Legal, Compliance) and external stakeholders (e.g., auditors, regulators) as required.
• Contribute to Risk Assessments: Participate in the firm's risk assessment processes to identify and evaluate safeguarding and CASS-related risks.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Law, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of safeguarding regulations and, ideally, CASS rules or equivalent local regulations and proven experience (typically 3-5 years) in a compliance monitoring role within the financial services or payments industry, with a strong focus on safeguarding requirements and, ideally, experience with CASS or equivalent local regulations.
• Compliance Monitoring: Proven ability to design, implement, and execute effective compliance monitoring programs.
• Risk Assessment: Understanding of risk management principles and their application to safeguarding and CASS compliance.
• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Report Writing: Excellent ability to document findings and recommendations in clear and concise reports.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present information effectively to different audiences.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and meticulousness in reviewing information.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and analyze issues and propose effective solutions.
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Integrity and Ethics: Strong ethical principles and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

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About Us

Ebury is a FinTech success story, positioned among the fastest-growing international companies in its sector.

Founded in 2009, we are headquartered in London and have more than 1700 staff with a presence in more than 25 countries worldwide. Cultural diversity is part of what makes Ebury a special place to be. From Sao Paulo to Dubai, Bucharest to Toronto, we enjoy sharing team experiences and celebrating success across the Ebury family.

Hard work pays off: in 2019, Ebury received a £350 million investment from Banco Santander and has won internationally recognised awards including Financial Times: 1000 Europe's Fastest-Growing Companies.

None of this would have been possible without our proudest achievement: our great people. Enthusiastic, innovative and collaborative teams, always ready to disrupt and revolutionise the fast-paced FinTech sector. 

We believe in inclusion. We stand against discrimination in all forms and have no tolerance for the intolerance of differences that makes us a modern and successful organisation. At Ebury, you can be whoever you want to be and still feel a sense of belonging no matter your story because we want you and your uniqueness to help write our future.

Please submit your application on the careers website directly, uploading your CV / resume in English.