Ben Heighton
About Ben Heighton
Ben Heighton is the CASS Operations Manager at Jefferies in London, with extensive experience in operations and business analysis.
CASS Operations Manager at Jefferies
Ben Heighton currently holds the position of CASS Operations Manager at Jefferies, a role he has been in since 2020. Based in London, England, he oversees operations related to Client Assets Sourcebook (CASS) compliance. His responsibilities include ensuring adherence to regulations, managing operational processes, and coordinating with other departments to enhance efficiency.
Previous Roles at Jefferies
Ben Heighton has a comprehensive history with Jefferies, having held several positions over the years. From 2014 to 2019, he served as a Business Analyst, where he worked on various projects aimed at improving business processes. Prior to that, he was the Operations Control Manager for 9 months from 2013 to 2014, and earlier, he worked as an Operations Control Associate from 2011 to 2013.
Work Experience at HSBC and Dresdner Kleinwort
Before his extensive tenure at Jefferies, Ben Heighton gained valuable experience at HSBC Global Banking as a Credit Operations Assistant for 4 months in 2010-2011. He also worked for Dresdner Kleinwort Investment Bank as a Reconciliations & Interest Claims Analyst from 2006 to 2009. In these roles, he managed reconciliations, interest claims, and credit operations, contributing to the financial operational efficiency of both organizations.
Career Beginnings and Various Roles
Ben Heighton's career began with positions that built his foundation in operations and reconciliations. He worked at Lifetime Group from 2004 to 2006 as Reconciliations and Control, Senior Administrator/Team Leader. From 2000 to 2004, he was a New Business/Reconciliations Analyst at Cofunds in Chelmsford. These roles helped him develop a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of operational controls.
Education: Greensward School
Ben Heighton's educational background includes studying at Greensward School Sixth Form from 1997 to 1999, where he specialized in Physics, Biology, and Mathematics. Prior to that, he attended Greensward School from 1992 to 1997, where he studied a broad range of subjects including Science, History, Mathematics, IT, English Literature, English Language, German, and Art.