Senior Associate, Client Asset Protection
Top Benefits
About the role
What is the opportunity?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Edinburgh team as a Client Asset Protection Senior Associate on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will work alongside the Client Asset Protection Team as a direct report to the Assistant Director. This individual will deputise where required for the Assistant Director to 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.
What will you do?
- 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 monitoring of the 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.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- 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.
What is in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- 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.
Agency Notice
RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.
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Job Skills
Business Process Design, Critical Thinking, Derivatives, Economic Analysis, Financial Instruments, Fraud Risk Management, Industry Knowledge, Investment Risk Management, Risk Control, Risk Management
Additional Job Details
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:
2025-10-29
Application Deadline:
2025-11-18
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.
Senior Associate, Client Asset Protection
Top Benefits
About the role
What is the opportunity?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Edinburgh team as a Client Asset Protection Senior Associate on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will work alongside the Client Asset Protection Team as a direct report to the Assistant Director. This individual will deputise where required for the Assistant Director to 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.
What will you do?
- 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 monitoring of the 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.
What do you need to succeed?
Must-have
- 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.
What is in it for you?
We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- 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.
Agency Notice
RBC Group does not accept agency resumés. Please do not forward resumés to our employees, nor any other company location. RBC Group only pay fees to agencies where they have entered into a prior agreement to do so and in any event do not pay fees related to unsolicited resumés. Please contact the Recruitment function for additional details.
#LI-SS2
Job Skills
Business Process Design, Critical Thinking, Derivatives, Economic Analysis, Financial Instruments, Fraud Risk Management, Industry Knowledge, Investment Risk Management, Risk Control, Risk Management
Additional Job Details
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:
2025-10-29
Application Deadline:
2025-11-18
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above
About RBC
Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. Our success comes from the 94,000+ employees who leverage their imaginations and insights to bring our vision, values and strategy to life so we can help our clients thrive and communities prosper. As Canada's biggest bank and one of the largest in the world, based on market capitalization, we have a diversified business model with a focus on innovation and providing exceptional experiences to our more than 17 million clients in Canada, the U.S. and 27 other countries. Learn more at rbc.com. We are proud to support a broad range of community initiatives through donations, community investments and employee volunteer activities. See how at www.rbc.com/community-social-impact.
La Banque Royale du Canada est une institution financière mondiale définie par sa raison d'être, guidée par des principes et orientée vers l'excellence en matière de rendement. Notre succès est attribuable aux quelque 94 000+ employés qui mettent à profit leur créativité et leur savoir faire pour concrétiser notre vision, nos valeurs et notre stratégie afin que nous puissions contribuer à la prospérité de nos clients et au dynamisme des collectivités. Selon la capitalisation boursière, nous sommes la plus importante banque du Canada et l'une des plus grandes banques du monde. Nous avons adopté un modèle d'affaires diversifié axé sur l'innovation et l'offre d'expériences exceptionnelles à nos plus de 17 millions de clients au Canada, aux États Unis et dans 27 autres pays. Pour en savoir plus, visitez le site rbc.com/francais
Nous sommes fiers d'appuyer une grande diversité d'initiatives communautaires par des dons, des investissements dans la collectivité et le travail bénévole de nos employés. Pour de plus amples renseignements, visitez le site www.rbc.com/collectivite-impact-social.