Senior Associate, Client Asset Protection

We have an exciting opportunity based in our Edinburgh team as a Client Asset Protection Senior Associate. You will work alongside the Client Asset Protection Team and support the oversight of CASS Compliance across RBC Europe Limited (RBC EL).

RBC’s expectation is that all employees and contractors will work in the office with some flexibility to work up to 1 day per week remotely, depending on working arrangements.

• Help provide operational oversight of RBC Europe Limited’s Client Assets.
• Chair the CMAR Submission Monthly Meeting.
• Provide support in development and maintenance of the CASS Risk and Control framework.
• Ensure that key CASS Documentation is maintained and up to date, including:
  • Client Assets Reconciliations Frequency Review
  • RBC EL CASS Governance Document
• Oversee completion of all Governance and management information (MI) materials by the Client Asset Protection Team.
• Provide support in overseeing the firm’s engagement in CASS internal and external audits.
• Support with overseeing completion and review of the CMAR return, advising the Head of Client Asset Protection when submission can be made, or submitting on behalf of the Head of Client Asset Protection where delegated.
• Review and monitor relevant CASS MI, including exceptions and breaches.
• In utilising the CASS MI, provide effective challenge to the First Line of defence function involved in the CASS process and control domain.
• Represent the Client Asset Protection Team in projects and change programmes.
• Participate in relevant CASS Industry forums and maintain up to date knowledge around the interpretation and development of CASS rules.
• Work closely with and cooperate with Senior Management, and other relevant stakeholders. Stakeholders to include, but not limited to:
  Compliance, Finance, Legal, Operations, Operational Risk.
• Attendance and participation in any RBC EL committees as required or delegated.

• Strong Commercial, stakeholder and supplier management experience at all levels.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven experience in a Risk, Compliance, Legal or Operations Function.
• Direct experience of a CASS environment.
• Ability to prioritise and deliver against challenging deadlines.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high‑performing team.

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• Address: 144 MORRISON STREET:
  
  EDINBURGH
• City:
  Edinburgh
• Country:
  United Kingdom
• Work hours/week: 35
• Employment Type:
  
  Full time
• Platform: WEALTH MANAGEMENT
• Job Type: Regular
• Pay Type:
  
  Salaried
• Posted Date:
• Final date to receive applications:

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Final date to receive applications date above.

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