A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join a fast-growing UK Payments/FinTech business as a Client Money Safeguarding Officer (CMSO). 

Following a sustained period of growth, the business is looking to strengthen its safeguarding and compliance capability with the appointment of an experienced safeguarding professional to play a key role within the organisation’s control framework.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with strong safeguarding/CASS experience to join a dynamic and ambitious business offering genuine long-term progression and visibility across senior leadership.

The Role:

The CMSO will take ownership of the firm’s safeguarding framework, ensuring the effective segregation and protection of client funds in line with the Payment Services Regulations (PSRs), E-Money Regulations, and FCA safeguarding expectations. Acting as the internal Subject Matter Expert (SME) for safeguarding and CASS-related controls, the successful candidate will work closely with Finance, Treasury, Compliance, Risk, Legal, and Operations teams to ensure robust governance and regulatory compliance across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight of safeguarding and client money processes
• Acting as SME for FCA CASS and safeguarding requirements
• Supporting the design and enhancement of safeguarding frameworks, controls, and policies
• Managing safeguarding reporting and regulatory documentation
• Supporting Treasury operations, liquidity monitoring, and bank account oversight
• Coordinating annual CASS audits and regulatory reviews
• Liaising with senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies where required 

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge and practical experience of the FCA’s Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS)
• Experience gained within an FCA-regulated environment where the firm holds or controls client money
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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