Audit Manager - CASS Assurance

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Join one of the UK's most respected audit teams and shape the future of financial services regulation whilst building your expertise in a rapidly expanding practice.

Job Title: CASS Audit Manager – Financial Services

Base Location: Manchester

About the Role

Joining KPMG means becoming part of a talented team of exceptional colleagues who bring innovative thinking and natural curiosity to everything they do. At KPMG, we believe that diversity of background, personality, and perspective is key to success and there's a place for everyone here.

We are currently seeking a CASS Audit Manager to join our Financial Services audit function. This team supports a wide range of market-leading entities, including major investment banks, retail banking groups, broker-dealers, and traditional asset managers. With a strong track record and ambitious growth plans, this is an exciting time to join our expanding practice.

Why Join KPMG?

Our Financial Services CASS audit function works with a variety of market-leading entities, ranging from some of the largest investment banking groups, retail banking groups, and broker-dealers to some of the largest traditional asset management groups in the UK. We have won a number of tenders in recent years and expect continued growth over the next 3 to 5 years.

The CASS Audit Department supports the delivery of CASS assurance reports across the entire FS audit practice at KPMG, including our Banking and Asset Management Audit teams. With increasing regulatory scrutiny, supervision, and demand for external assurance, we are well-positioned for significant expansion.

Team members bring a mix of core assurance and audit skills, deep industry knowledge, and specialist expertise in the UK regulatory environment, particularly in relation to Client Assets.

What will you be doing?

Deliver Limited and Reasonable Assurance CASS audit engagements, leading small teams and contributing to larger, multi-disciplinary projects

Oversee all aspects of audit planning, execution, and reporting, ensuring commercial efficiency and effective resource allocation

Provide technical support and advice to internal KPMG teams on CASS audits

Mentor and coach junior team members, supporting both technical development and personal growth

Contribute to business development through proposal writing, client workshops, industry seminars, and marketing materials

Develop thought leadership and identify new business opportunities

Advise clients on the impact of regulatory developments and provide assurance over existing processes and controls

What will you need to do it?

Experience in a CASS-related function, ideally including external CASS audits

Strong knowledge of the FCA's Client Assets Sourcebook and its practical application

Deep understanding of governance frameworks, business structures, and control environments in the asset management sector

Excellent stakeholder and relationship management skills

Strong project management capabilities and experience leading professional teams

Qualifications and Background

Professional qualification preferred (e.g., ACA, ACCA), but not essential

Significant experience in financial services, with a focus on CASS compliance

Proven ability to deliver regulatory projects and evaluate complex technical issues

Strong communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal

Awareness of current regulatory developments and industry challenges

Demonstrated success in delivering high-quality outputs to a range of stakeholders

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