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Who we are
Seedrs is the leading equity crowdfunding platform and the most active funder of private companies in the UK, with almost £1.3B invested into campaigns and more than 1350 deals funded. We allow all types of investors to invest as little or as much as they like in businesses they believe in and share in their success. And we allow ambitious businesses in all sectors to raise capital and build community through an efficient, online process.
Seedrs HQ is in London, with teams also across Portugal and Germany. We are backed by top-tier institutional investors and VCs, as well as over 4,000 of our own users.
We have created a working environment that allows you to be yourself at work and be treated fairly, on the basis of your merits, abilities and potential. We recognise the benefits of having a diverse workforce and take steps to ensure that we endeavour to recruit from a wide pool of suitably qualified candidates. We live by core values, all of which operate to help us deliver company goals.
What you’ll do
As an innovative investment platform, our clients’ money and assets are at the heart of everything we do. This is an exciting new operational role that supports our Finance & Compliance teams in ensuring Seedrs complies with the FCA’s Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS) so that we are able to provide our investors with the best possible protection when investing with us. In this role, you’ll
- Perform daily and monthly client money reconciliations.
- Perform client asset reconciliations.
- Work closely with our Finance Team to investigate any identified discrepancies and work to resolve them as quickly as possible.
- Work with our Tech Team on improving our CASS records and reconciliations.
- Work with the Compliance team to provide sound CASS advice across the business as you progress to becoming a subject matter expert.
- Maintain relationships with our CASS third party providers.
- Maintain relevant registers and documents.
- Look to identify opportunities for improving our CASS systems and controls as the business grows.
Who we’re looking for
- A self-starter and a problem-solver - we want you to be able to use your initiative to improve inefficiencies in our CASS systems.
- Excellent analytical skills and comfortable working with numbers, you’re definitely not afraid of spreadsheets.
- Someone who is detail-orientated and able to deliver tasks with a high level of accuracy.
- Fluent in English and strong communication skills.
- Someone with a genuine interest in the industry.
- Adaptive to a fast-paced and dynamic environment, you will be able to manage your own time, and work on a number of tasks.
- You are driven and unafraid to take one new challenges
- Some knowledge and understanding of the FCA’s CASS requirements is desirable but not essential.
Interview process
- 30 minute telephone interview with our Talent Partner.
- Completion of a small technical exercise, reviewed by our Compliance Director.
- 1 Hour Interview with the Compliance Director and a member of the team.
- Final and Culture interview held by the Finance and People Team.
Salary and Benefits
- Salary: Competitive salary plus a discretionary bonus scheme.
- Employee share options.
- Money to invest through the platform.
- 25 days annual leave and Flexi Fridays.
- Personal Wellness allowance.
- Individual Learning & Development budget.
- Access to our Healthcare Cash Plan programme & EAP service.
- Discounted Cushon ISA account.
- Professional development.
- Lunch and learn sessions.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay.
- Enhanced Pension package.
- Company offsites and Team socials.
- Great offices with free fruit, coffee and Friday drinks!
