Reconciliations Specialist

Methodfi; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London seeks a Compliance Officer to manage CASS reconciliations, audits, and reports. The ideal candidate will have over 2 years of experience in banking or financial services, a strong grasp of UK CASS regulations, and proficiency in Google tools. We offer a hybrid working culture with competitive benefits, including generous holiday time, private health insurance, and ongoing learning opportunities to facilitate career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days of holiday plus public holidays

Enhanced pension contributions

Group Life Insurance

Private Health Insurance

Bonus Scheme

Income Protection Cover

Enhanced parental leave

Learning & Development funding

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid Sick Leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Banking or Financial services, running daily reconciliations.
• A working knowledge of the UK CASS (6, 7, 8, 9 & 10) from the FCA Client Asset Sourcebook.
• Proficiency in Google tools such as Google Sheets and Google Docs.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily CASS 7 (Client Money) and CASS 6 (Custody) reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly CMAR reports for the business.
• Contribute to new business development ensuring compliance with CASS.
• Identify internal process improvements and support external audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Good communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

2+ years in Banking or Financial services

Knowledge of UK CASS regulations

Proficiency in Google tools

Tools

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Job description

About Freetrade

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 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 willbe 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.

You will

• Complete daily CASS 7 (Client Money) and CASS 6 (Custody) reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner to prevent rule breaches

• Prepare monthly 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 assessments and preparing internal governance MI

You are

• Highly numerate with a high attention to detail

• Able to multi-task, possess good time management and are used to working to specific deadlines

• Someone with personal integrity, stamina and a high level of energy

• Interested in personal and professional development

• Curious, and interested in our business

• Someone who takes ownership and has a positive mindset with a can-do attitude

• A good communicator with great collaboration skills

• Analytical, structured and have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to understand new issues quickly

You have

• 2+ years of experience in Banking or Financial services, running daily reconciliations

• A working knowledge of the UK CASS (6, 7, 8, 9 & 10) from the FCA Client Asset Sourcebook

• Proficiency in Google e.g. Google sheets, Google docs etc.

• Accounting experience, MI reporting and Dashboard building experience (desirable but not essential)

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:

Hybrid working culture

We’re operating in a hybrid model: 3-days in-office / 2-days from home. We believe great collaboration happens in person and our beautiful offices in central London and Budapest are designed to bring people together.

🏢 Office days: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
🏡 Work from home days: Wednesday, Friday

This setup helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and keep building a culture where we all do our best work together, including dedicated days for focus work.

Flexibility for those who need it: We have a hybrid working model, but life happens. If you need flexibility let's talk about it, whether you're a parent or have other care responsibilities.

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.

• Bonus Scheme - join us and share in our growth. Bonuses are linked to both company success and your individual impact.

• 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.

Interview Process

We keep things simple and transparent. Our process typically includes:

1. Initial interview – A chat with one of our Talent Partners.

2. Hiring Manager interview – A deep dive into your skills and experience.

3. Team interview - A panel discussion potentially involving a task/case study

4. Executive interview – A conversation with our stakeholders, where we also assess cultural fit.

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