CASS Analyst

CASS Analyst

Department: Risk & Compliance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Reporting To: David Lumer

Compensation: £34,000 - £42,000 / year

Description London, office-first

Freetrade's mission is to become the default place to invest. Investing has been too complicated and expensive for too long, keeping millions from making the most of their savings. We're changing that. We're building our team and looking for people who are excited to reshape how our customers invest and grow their wealth. If you're driven by solving complex problems and building innovative products, you'll fit right in. 2025 is a big year for us. In January, we announced a game changing deal to become part of the IG Group. We'll continue to operate as an independent business while gaining access to the resources and support of an established leader in the space. This year, we're accelerating our roadmap and taking our products to the next level. We're building new features like mutual funds, bonds, and family investment tools. We're also exploring how we can leverage AI to deliver an even better experience for our customers.
You will Be part of a small but experienced and focused team which supports the growth of Freetrade whilst maintaining a strong observance of CASS rules across the entire business. The role involves:

• Completing daily CASS 7 (cash) and CASS 6 (Custody) reconciliations and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner to prevent rule breaches
• Preparation of CMAR reports for the business
• Contribute to new business development and make sure new products and services are designed with CASS in mind
• Identify internal process improvements, including use of AI, and work with our 3rd party suppliers to deliver our change requirements
• Be part of control reviews, support annual external audits, contribute to 3rd party reviews and internal governance MI

About you To succeed in this role we expect that you

• Are highly numerate with a strong attention to detail
• Have good time management and are used to working to specific deadlines
• Have personal integrity, stamina and a high level of energy
• Are interested in personal and professional development
• Take ownership and have a positive mindset with a can-do attitude
• Are a good communicator with great collaboration skills
• Are analytical, structured and have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to understand new issues quickly

Your experience and background

• 2+ year experience in Banking or other Financial service company, running daily CASS reconciliations
• A good working knowledge of the UK CASS (6, 7, 8, 9 & 10) from the FCA Client Asset Sourcebook
• Proficient in Google e.g. Google sheets, Google docs etc.

Desirable:

• It will be desirable if you have some accounting experience, MI reporting and Dashboard building experience

Benefits & Logistics Freetrade is the place to accelerate your career. Our benefits package and ways of working are designed to attract and retain the most talented people who are dedicated to making an impact at Freetrade.
Here's what's on offer in 2025:

Office first culture - we have beautiful office spaces in central London and Budapest where four days a week you collaborate with colleagues in person, one of our core behaviours is that we're a team that works better together. Values - at Freetrade we live and breathe our values: Honesty, Focus and Grit. Expect to be asked about these in your interview!
Benefits In London:

• Competitive salary - carefully benchmarked.
• Holidays - 25 days plus UK public holidays. Your birthday off, plus one extra day for every year at Freetrade.
• Enhanced pension - We'll match your contributions up to 5%.
• Group Life Insurance - Protect your loved ones with coverage at 5x your salary, ensuring financial security in any circumstance.
• Private Health Insurance - Which includes access to high quality medical care, mental health support, dental and vision plans, Wellness programs and preventative care initiatives are also provided to ensure the wellbeing of your entire family.
• Income Protection Cover - Safeguard your income with comprehensive coverage, ensuring financial stability in the event of illness or injury.
• Enhanced parental leave - Time off when it matters most.
• Flexibility for those who need it - We're office-first, but life happens. Whether you're a parent or have care responsibilities, we focus on output and trust you to manage your time.
• Learning & Development - We fund industry qualifications so you can grow as a financial services professional.
• Cycle to Work scheme - Get a high quality bike and gear through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost with tax free monthly installments.
• Paid Sick Leave - Receive 10 days of fully paid sick leave each calendar year.

Following the completion of our acquisition by IG Group, you can expect our benefits package to further improve as we align with the broader offerings available across the group.

Interview Process
We keep things simple and transparent. Our process typically includes

1. Initial interview - A chat with one of our CASS Team members.
2. Hiring Manager interview - A deep dive into your skills and experience.
3. Executive interview - A conversation with our stakeholders, where we also assess cultural fit.

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