CASS Analyst

Wealthify is a digital wealth management platform, based in Cardiff, with a mission to make it really simple for people to invest with confidence.

Founded in 2016 to address the needs of a new generation of investors, Wealthify blends digital technology, expert investment management and close attention to our customers to make wealth creation more accessible.

Wealthify offers a range of investment accounts (Stocks & Shares ISA, Junior ISA (JISA), General Investment Account (GIA), Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP)) and savings accounts (Cash ISA, Instant Access Savings Account (IASA)) to give customers a range of ways to manage and grow their money.

With a proprietary technology platform, a seasoned and passionate team of experts, and a substantial base of customers and assets under management, Wealthify is now growing towards profitability under the ownership of Aviva plc, after successfully establishing itself as a digital disruptor in this huge market.

What your job will be:

The role reports into the CASS Lead and will include:

• Operational oversight of our ongoing compliance with the CASS rules
• Providing subject matter expertise to the wider operational teams on CASS matters
• Management of CASS Incidents and breaches, including working with the development team on remediation activity
• Supporting the change agenda, working with the development team to deliver highly automated processes that are fully CASS compliance
• Interaction with third-party banking and custody providers
• Completion of CASS activities in accordance with the CASS calendar, including client money and asset reconciliation oversight, resolution pack updates, CMAR submission, CASS Management Meeting packs, maintenance of policies and procedures, and supporting the annual external CASS audit
• Maintaining best practices by keeping up to date with industry and regulatory (CASS) developments

Skills we’re looking for:

We value simplicity, communication, teamwork, trust, and confidence. These core values are what make us tick and keep us all on the same page - not just with how we work individually, but how we engage with each other and the service we offer.

• Understanding of the FCA’s client asset (CASS) regulations
• Knowledge of the investment industry and direct to consumer platform systems and processes
• Experience of delivering high quality outputs within a robust control and regulatory framework to tight deadlines
• Motivation to be a highly driven, energetic, team member, who can positively engage with the Leadership Team and wider business
• Ability to assess risks, evaluate impacts, and develop appropriate, proportionate responses.

What else we’re looking for:

• Excellent analytical ability
• CASS certification would be a plus
• Resilience, confident decision maker and ability to provide effective challenge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What you’ll get from us:

• Competitive Salary
• 24 days of holiday a year (with an additional day’s holiday for each full year served, up to 28 days)
• Annual discretionary bonus, linked to company and individual performance.
• Private Medical Insurance
• Death in Service Cover (3 times annual salary)
• Income Protection Insurance
• Company Pension Plan , with matched contributions up to 6% of base salary
• Free office gym
• Free parking