AJ Bell Business Solutions Limited

We are now recruiting an Infrastructure Engineer to be primarily responsible for delivery, support and maintenance of the AJ Bell Infrastructure across multiple sites in the UK. The role also involves documenting, delivering, maintaining and supporting the infrastructure. The Infrastructure Engineer co-ordinates, plans and executes infrastructure changes and maintenance. What does the job involve? Deliver infrastructure changes, updates and upgrades as well as infrastructure elements of change projects or product releases. Document infrastructure solutions, changes and maintain appropriate IT controls. Maintain infrastructure to maximise systems availability. Monitor the health of the infrastructure to identify and predict any service impact and respond to the monitoring to maintain service performance. Monitor the capacity of the infrastructure and plan for increased demand to maintain service performance. Assist other IT staff members with investigations of problems occurring on the various systems, playing a part in resolving IT incidents in a timely manner. Maintain asset records for infrastructure assets ensuring they are up to date and accurate. Ensure compliance to the infrastructure standards. Competence, knowledge and skills Experience in an Infrastructure Engineer or Sys Admin role, preferably gained in a FS or e-commerce environment Experience delivering & maintaining on VMC and VCF Experience delivering & maintaining a LAN and SD WAN Experience delivering & maintaining hosting in AWS Experience delivering & maintaining on TKG beneficial Experience delivering & maintaining Hyperconverged infrastructure beneficial Experience delivering & maintaining Fortinet or similar firewalls Relevant degree (or equivalent) beneficial Technical We utilise a broad technology stack in the Infrastructure team, so we're looking for individuals with skills and experience across the below. Is it not necessary for candidates to have worked across all of these, but it is advantageous to have demonstrable talent with the majority. VMware - ESXi, vROps, vRA, NSX, vRNI, vRLI, HCX SD WAN Fortinet firewall products. Linux server configuration and management SolarWinds, Zabbix, Opsgenie monitoring software. iSCSI SAN technology, Dell EqualLogic & NetApp SANs Microsoft Windows Server ADFS, SSO, MFA Microsoft Exchange Server Office 365 Windows VDI, VMware Horizon Cisco certification (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE etc.) Capacity monitoring and planning ITIL AWS and or Azure (desirable) About us: AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 644,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £103.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work . At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles. What we offer: Starting holiday entitlement of 25, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 6% Discretionary bonus scheme Annual free share awards and Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme Full benefits package available from AJ Bell Recruitment Team. Hybrid working: At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you ll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.

Are you a natural business developer with a passion for investments and building trusted adviser relationships? AJ Bell is a FTSE 250 investment business that s growing rapidly, and we re looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to lead new business growth across the North region. This is a high-profile, client-facing role where you ll represent AJ Bell Investments, promoting our funds, Model Portfolio Services (MPS), and PMPS to financial advisers and discretionary firms. You ll take full ownership of your regional strategy, working with internal and external stakeholders to grow inflows and strengthen adviser engagement across your territory. What you ll do: Lead and deliver regional new business targets for AJ Bell Investments. Develop and execute a regional business plan, including marketing campaigns, investment roadshows, and third-party events. Identify, engage, and sign up new adviser firms to adopt AJ Bell Investments within their Centralised Investment Proposition (CIP) or fund selection process. Build long-term, trusted relationships with financial advisers, meeting activity and engagement KPIs. Conduct regular meetings with top firms, providing quarterly SWOT analyses to highlight opportunities and strengthen partnerships. Maintain detailed meeting notes and report inflows/outflows to the Head of Sales. Collaborate across AJ Bell teams including Investments, Business Development, Key Accounts, and Platform Sales to maximise results. Represent AJ Bell Investments at national sales meetings, internal briefings, and client-facing events. Stay up to date with platform developments and investment proposition enhancements to deliver credible, consultative conversations with advisers. What we re looking for: Experience & Competence: Proven track record in investment sales or business development, ideally within an IFA or intermediary-facing environment. Strong understanding of investment products such as OEICs, SIPPs, and Model Portfolio Services. Demonstrated success in delivering new business growth and managing adviser relationships. Established network of adviser firms across the North region. Knowledge & Skills: Excellent understanding of investment propositions, platforms, and the UK regulatory landscape. Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and negotiation skills. Collaborative approach, able to work effectively with internal teams and external partners. Organised, self-motivated, and capable of managing a diverse and active pipeline. Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning desirable. Investment Management Certificate (IMC) desirable. Full UK driving licence required. About Us: AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 644,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £103.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work . At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles. In return for your hard work you will be entitled to: Competitive starting salary + sales bonus Starting holiday entitlement of 27 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8%, Discretionary bonus scheme, Annual free share awards scheme & Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme Health Cash Plan provided by SimplyHealth & Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan Employee Assistance Programme & Sick pay+ pledge Bike loan scheme & Loans for travel season tickets Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Death in service scheme Ongoing technical training, Professional qualification support & Talent development programmes AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.

To support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing and reporting the Information Security Risks faced by Technology Services (TS) in delivering AJ Bell s systems and services. This role is responsible for facilitating the secure delivery of AJ Bell s technology and business change. The Information Security Architect will play a lead role in designing and implementing security controls and processes. Key to this is assisting and supporting our colleagues in achieving their goals, but in a secure manner. The key responsibilities of the role are: Subject matter expertise for security best practice, ensuring the maintenance of the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AJ Bell s systems and data. Design and implementation of enterprise security technology controls and platforms, following industry best practices. Supporting and advising on projects and change initiatives to ensure that there is no negative impact on our security posture Carrying out internal security reviews both on solutions we develop in house and third-party solutions. Supporting audit and due diligence activities within Technology Services Working with Information Security, Infrastructure and Architecture to define security standards. Acts as an integration point between the CISO and AJ Bell business and technology teams to ensure security is embedded across the organisation Technical Skills: Demonstrable experience of implementing enterprise security platforms Previous experience of delivering and maintaining of technical enterprise security solutions for (but not limited to) the following areas: End Point Protection, Cloud Security, Network Security, DevOps, Security Monitoring & Remediation is advantageous. Knowledge of Secure Software Development Life Cycle best practices Strong understanding and knowledge of Information Security risk management tools and techniques Experience of security governance and compliance, ideally gained in financial services organisations Demonstrable understanding of Information Security control standards and frameworks e.g. ISO27001, NIST, PCI DSS Awareness and understanding of the Information Security threat landscape Deep understanding of Information Security solutions and controls Experience of Cloud security solutions and standards is highly advantageous About us: AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 644,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £103.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work . At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles. Our perks and benefits: Starting holiday entitlement of 26 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 7% Discretionary bonus scheme, Annual free share awards scheme & Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme Health Cash Plan provided by SimplyHealth & Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan Free on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes Employee Assistance Programme Bike loan scheme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave & Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay Loans for travel season tickets Death in service scheme Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more Parking at Exchange Quay (Subject to availability) Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops Hybrid working: At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of the month in the office. For new team members, the first 3 months will be spent full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.

Are you a driven and strategic sales professional looking to represent one of the UK s leading investment platforms? AJ Bell is seeking an ambitious Regional Sales Manager to drive business growth, strengthen adviser relationships, and increase market share across your region. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a FTSE 250 company recognised for innovation, service excellence, and sustained growth. You ll have the autonomy to shape your regional strategy while being supported by a collaborative and high-performing national sales team. What you ll do: Take full ownership of your regional business plan to deliver new business targets and maximise adviser engagement Build strong, long-term partnerships with financial advisers and firms across your region through a structured, data-led approach. Collaborate with Business Development Consultants and Support teams to deliver consistent regional performance. Promote AJ Bell s full range of investment solutions including MPS, passive funds, and our award-winning platform. Deliver engaging adviser presentations, seminars, and technical sessions to showcase AJ Bell s proposition. Oversee the onboarding of new firms, ensuring a smooth and positive experience. Use tools such as Financial Express and Touchstone to identify new opportunities and monitor performance. Maintain relationships with key investment partners and fund groups to maximise regional potential. Ensure all activities align with Consumer Duty principles and regulatory expectations. What we re looking for Essential: Proven success in a field-based sales or business development role within the investment platform or financial services market. Strong network of IFA and adviser firm relationships. In-depth understanding of platform propositions, SIPP, and investment solutions. Desirable: Level 4 Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning. Familiarity with AJ Bell s platform, investment solutions, and tools such as Bulk Dealing and Model Portfolios. Excellent planning, negotiation, and influencing skills. About Us: AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 644,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £103.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work . At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles. In return for your hard work you will be entitled to: Competitive starting salary + sales bonus Starting holiday entitlement of 27 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8% Discretionary bonus scheme, Annual free share awards scheme & Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme Health Cash Plan provided by SimplyHealth & Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan Free on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes Employee Assistance Programme & Sick pay+ pledge Bike loan scheme & Loans for travel season tickets Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Death in service scheme Ongoing technical training Professional qualification support Talent development programmes AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Operational and Regulatory Technology department for an award-winning investment platform, offering a collaborative team working environment, training and excellent career progression. Our strategy is to have a cross functional development team, with team members working on all areas of our technology stack and propositions. What to expect: Agile methodologies and a passion for continuous improvement and building a high-performance engineering team Guide and mentor the team to design and deliver high quality products Consider architectural and non-functional requirements and work with the team to deliver Tech Competency Significant commercial experience developing services and APIs with C#, .NET core, Mongo and/or SQL with techniques such as domain-driven design and MVC. Strong technical background in web development with Angular/React/VueJs. Experience in developing HTTP-based APIs and implementation of RESTful services with JSON. Thorough understanding of CI/CD pipelines Practices Test Driven Development and is comfortable with various test frameworks and concepts. A proven record in developing scalable, highly available and highly performing middle-tier components. Familiarisation with containerisation and tools like Docker and Kubernetes Experience of developing, deploying, and maintaining Cloud-Based solutions on AWS Understand principles behind highly performing web pages Experience/Familiarity with Entity framework core. Experience/Familiarity with communications technologies (Web API, Google Protocol Buffers) and message queues (e.g. RabbitMQ, SQS) Soft skills: Agile / SCRUM / SAFe Strong communication skills, written and verbal Very motivated with high levels of drive and enthusiasm E-commerce and/or financial services experience About us: AJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 644,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £103.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work . At AJ Bell you can expect a friendly working environment with a strong sense of teamwork, we have a great sense of pride in what we do, and this is reflected in our guiding principles. What we offer: Starting holiday entitlement of 26 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and holiday buy and sell scheme A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 7% Discretionary bonus scheme Annual free share awards and Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme Full benefits available from the AJ Bell recruitment team. Hybrid working At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you ll spend a minimum of 50% of your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. AJ Bell is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and all employees are empowered to bring their whole self to work. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need. If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.