An exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst has arisen for an ambitious individual to join the Operational Change team in Manchester. As a Business Analyst you will have the opportunity to progress your career at AJ Bell, providing business analysis services to support AJ Bell with its growth and cost targets. The key responsibilities of the role are as follows: Work with colleagues and other stakeholders to investigate and model business functions, business processes, information flows and data structures You will gather, analyse and validate business requirements Produce business analysis deliverables using relevant documentation styles in line with organisational standards using appropriate tool You will create high quality specifications Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops, and presenting findings and actions both verbally and in writing to the business Assist in defining user acceptance tests for new or improved business processes and IT systems You will analyse solutions from all angles by modelling processes, mapping data and perform gap, impact and risk analysis to ensure that no detail is missed You will support both internal development teams and external suppliers in the implementation of a change You will seek to identify areas where improvement in systems and processes will lead to greater efficiency and ensure that these are brought to management attention What we're looking for: Demonstrable experience of 3-5 years as a Business Analyst in a professional setting Possession of, or substantial progress towards, a recognised Business Analysis professional qualification Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities Experience of working in an Agile environment Meticulous attention to detail In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance protocols Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Exemplary organisational skills with a track record of meeting stringent deadlines Demonstrated proactive approach and solution-oriented mindset Proficientin Lean / Six Sigma methodologies and their practical application What we offer 26days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 7% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme
17/05/2026
Full time
An exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst has arisen for an ambitious individual to join the Operational Change team in Manchester. As a Business Analyst you will have the opportunity to progress your career at AJ Bell, providing business analysis services to support AJ Bell with its growth and cost targets. The key responsibilities of the role are as follows: Work with colleagues and other stakeholders to investigate and model business functions, business processes, information flows and data structures You will gather, analyse and validate business requirements Produce business analysis deliverables using relevant documentation styles in line with organisational standards using appropriate tool You will create high quality specifications Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops, and presenting findings and actions both verbally and in writing to the business Assist in defining user acceptance tests for new or improved business processes and IT systems You will analyse solutions from all angles by modelling processes, mapping data and perform gap, impact and risk analysis to ensure that no detail is missed You will support both internal development teams and external suppliers in the implementation of a change You will seek to identify areas where improvement in systems and processes will lead to greater efficiency and ensure that these are brought to management attention What we're looking for: Demonstrable experience of 3-5 years as a Business Analyst in a professional setting Possession of, or substantial progress towards, a recognised Business Analysis professional qualification Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities Experience of working in an Agile environment Meticulous attention to detail In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements, and compliance protocols Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment Superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal Exemplary organisational skills with a track record of meeting stringent deadlines Demonstrated proactive approach and solution-oriented mindset Proficientin Lean / Six Sigma methodologies and their practical application What we offer 26days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 7% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme
AJ Bell Management Limited is seeking a Business Analyst to join their Operational Change team in Manchester. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and be working towards a recognized Business Analysis qualification. This role involves gathering and analyzing requirements, modeling business processes, and facilitating stakeholder meetings. The position offers benefits such as 26 days holiday, a 7% pension scheme, and a discretionary bonus.
17/05/2026
Full time
AJ Bell Management Limited is seeking a Business Analyst to join their Operational Change team in Manchester. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience, strong analytical skills, and be working towards a recognized Business Analysis qualification. This role involves gathering and analyzing requirements, modeling business processes, and facilitating stakeholder meetings. The position offers benefits such as 26 days holiday, a 7% pension scheme, and a discretionary bonus.
A leading investment platform company in Manchester is looking for a Full Stack Engineer to enhance its award-winning Investcentre platform. This role requires 3-4 years of experience in developing APIs and services using C#, .NET core, and web frameworks like Angular or React. The ideal candidate will contribute to high-quality product delivery in a collaborative team focused on engineering excellence. You can expect a hybrid working model with ample career development opportunities.
16/05/2026
Full time
A leading investment platform company in Manchester is looking for a Full Stack Engineer to enhance its award-winning Investcentre platform. This role requires 3-4 years of experience in developing APIs and services using C#, .NET core, and web frameworks like Angular or React. The ideal candidate will contribute to high-quality product delivery in a collaborative team focused on engineering excellence. You can expect a hybrid working model with ample career development opportunities.
As part of our continued growth and investment in our data and analytics capabilities we have an exciting opportunity for Senior Manager Data and Insights to join AJ Bell. As the Senior Manager Data and Insights, you will play a pivotal role in leading the delivery of high-impact data, business intelligence solutions, and commercial and customer analytics that help inform and sharpen the AJ Bell D2C strategy. This role sits at the heart our business and you will act as a trusted partner and adviser to our senior management team along with colleagues from product, marketing, digital and UX ensuring they have high quality data and insight at their fingertips. What does the job involve? Leadership of a growing and high performing team of data engineers, BI developers, and analysts - coaching individuals and the team to deliver their best for the business. Fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning to drive professional growth and development within the team. Developing and delivering the D2C data strategy through consulting with stakeholders and developing a comprehensive understanding of their goals and strategies, ensuring our data architecture is robust, fit-for-purpose and scalable against out ambitious growth ambition. Ensuring strong technical and business processes including documentation so that our data pipelines and data assets are robust, and that change is delivered in a governed and controlled manner and at the pace our stakeholders require Setting out and delivering our reporting architecture, guiding the team to continuously improve our suite of dashboards, and rolling them put to the business and taking the lead on delivering self-service and improved data literacy across the division. You'll continually evolve our dashboard suite in line with stakeholder feedback Develop the analytics and insight roadmap, engaging with senior leaders across the business to ensure their immediate and longer-term needs are met. You will also act as the data and analytics SME in critical projects and programmes, ensuring they are supported with time-critical, relevant, and high-quality insights. Ensure the team deliver high-quality analytics projects that are accurate and on time/on brief but also that there are clear and well-evidenced recommendations and actions in place. Working closely with our stakeholders in D2C (particularly Marketing and Product) to understand their plans and strategies to develop an operating model and plans for data and analytics. You'll also take the lead on engaging with and working closely with our central data and technology teams to deliver changes and create an aligned way of working and ensure cross-functional alignment. Continually assess our ways of working and roadmaps, proactively identifying opportunities for efficiency and innovation Working closely with our central data and technology colleagues to collaborate on projects, share best practice and agree on common ways of working across the AJ Bell data community Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data privacy, security, and confidentiality. You'll ensure the team have effective controls in place, monitor any risks to the team, and own the rectification of any data incidents. Supporting and enabling the business to achieve its regulatory requirements, including consumer duty. About you Significant proven experience in leading and developing data, reporting and analytics teams in financial services or a highly regulated industry Excellent long-term planning and short-term prioritisation skills, including effective communication and ensuring delivery of priorities Experience of developing a data and analytics strategy and evidence of delivering against a prioritised roadmap A track record of delivering highly scalable and robust data architecture, and in particular working with real time or near real time data and pipelines. Experience of working with diverse data sources across customer, transactional and external data, and different cadences. Experience of working with third party data enhancement and marketing data sources such as Google Analytics is highly desirable In-depth knowledge of cloud-based data architecture, database development, and management. Previous experience with Snowflake is desirable Best practice for systems and data governance including development processes and documentationPrevious responsibility for business-critical data assets and platforms Hands-on experience and ownership of marketing automation platforms such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Braze, Marketo or Bloomreach is highly desirable. Proven understanding of GDPR and data governance, preferably in financial services Demonstrable experience of developing and scaling a high volume and complex reporting architecture and dashboard suite. Broad knowledge of business intelligence principles, approaches, and tools/platforms.Power BI is preferred Understanding of marketing and product performance metrics and approaches. Exposure to Google Analytics and user engagement tools and testing platforms such as Contentsquare, AppsFlyer, Optimizely is highly desirable. Experience of developing and applying robust AI-based approaches and LLMs to generate efficiencies Extensive experience of small- and large-scale analytical project approaches encompassing data mining, summarisation, and presentation of impactful and insightful results Excellent proficiency in data manipulation languages, particularly SQL, and able to write complex queries and repeatable stored procedures. Experience in low-code solutions like DBT is highly desirable Data storytelling and able to condense complex analytics into clear narratives and actions for a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders Practical experience of data science and predictive techniques such as regression modelling, cluster analysis, decision trees, etc. is desirable Strong understanding of data and systems integration and data pipelines including development approaches. Understanding of marketing and communication technologies, and modern personalised marketing principles particularly using CRM platforms and orchestration tools. Outstanding stakeholder engagement and management skills Highly effective communication skills and comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams Proven ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams across technology, operations, product, and marketing. What we offer 27 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 8% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of50% of your working time per monthspent in the office. This role can be based in London or Manchester. For new starters, there is an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential.
16/05/2026
Full time
As part of our continued growth and investment in our data and analytics capabilities we have an exciting opportunity for Senior Manager Data and Insights to join AJ Bell. As the Senior Manager Data and Insights, you will play a pivotal role in leading the delivery of high-impact data, business intelligence solutions, and commercial and customer analytics that help inform and sharpen the AJ Bell D2C strategy. This role sits at the heart our business and you will act as a trusted partner and adviser to our senior management team along with colleagues from product, marketing, digital and UX ensuring they have high quality data and insight at their fingertips. What does the job involve? Leadership of a growing and high performing team of data engineers, BI developers, and analysts - coaching individuals and the team to deliver their best for the business. Fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning to drive professional growth and development within the team. Developing and delivering the D2C data strategy through consulting with stakeholders and developing a comprehensive understanding of their goals and strategies, ensuring our data architecture is robust, fit-for-purpose and scalable against out ambitious growth ambition. Ensuring strong technical and business processes including documentation so that our data pipelines and data assets are robust, and that change is delivered in a governed and controlled manner and at the pace our stakeholders require Setting out and delivering our reporting architecture, guiding the team to continuously improve our suite of dashboards, and rolling them put to the business and taking the lead on delivering self-service and improved data literacy across the division. You'll continually evolve our dashboard suite in line with stakeholder feedback Develop the analytics and insight roadmap, engaging with senior leaders across the business to ensure their immediate and longer-term needs are met. You will also act as the data and analytics SME in critical projects and programmes, ensuring they are supported with time-critical, relevant, and high-quality insights. Ensure the team deliver high-quality analytics projects that are accurate and on time/on brief but also that there are clear and well-evidenced recommendations and actions in place. Working closely with our stakeholders in D2C (particularly Marketing and Product) to understand their plans and strategies to develop an operating model and plans for data and analytics. You'll also take the lead on engaging with and working closely with our central data and technology teams to deliver changes and create an aligned way of working and ensure cross-functional alignment. Continually assess our ways of working and roadmaps, proactively identifying opportunities for efficiency and innovation Working closely with our central data and technology colleagues to collaborate on projects, share best practice and agree on common ways of working across the AJ Bell data community Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data privacy, security, and confidentiality. You'll ensure the team have effective controls in place, monitor any risks to the team, and own the rectification of any data incidents. Supporting and enabling the business to achieve its regulatory requirements, including consumer duty. About you Significant proven experience in leading and developing data, reporting and analytics teams in financial services or a highly regulated industry Excellent long-term planning and short-term prioritisation skills, including effective communication and ensuring delivery of priorities Experience of developing a data and analytics strategy and evidence of delivering against a prioritised roadmap A track record of delivering highly scalable and robust data architecture, and in particular working with real time or near real time data and pipelines. Experience of working with diverse data sources across customer, transactional and external data, and different cadences. Experience of working with third party data enhancement and marketing data sources such as Google Analytics is highly desirable In-depth knowledge of cloud-based data architecture, database development, and management. Previous experience with Snowflake is desirable Best practice for systems and data governance including development processes and documentationPrevious responsibility for business-critical data assets and platforms Hands-on experience and ownership of marketing automation platforms such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Braze, Marketo or Bloomreach is highly desirable. Proven understanding of GDPR and data governance, preferably in financial services Demonstrable experience of developing and scaling a high volume and complex reporting architecture and dashboard suite. Broad knowledge of business intelligence principles, approaches, and tools/platforms.Power BI is preferred Understanding of marketing and product performance metrics and approaches. Exposure to Google Analytics and user engagement tools and testing platforms such as Contentsquare, AppsFlyer, Optimizely is highly desirable. Experience of developing and applying robust AI-based approaches and LLMs to generate efficiencies Extensive experience of small- and large-scale analytical project approaches encompassing data mining, summarisation, and presentation of impactful and insightful results Excellent proficiency in data manipulation languages, particularly SQL, and able to write complex queries and repeatable stored procedures. Experience in low-code solutions like DBT is highly desirable Data storytelling and able to condense complex analytics into clear narratives and actions for a range of technical and non-technical stakeholders Practical experience of data science and predictive techniques such as regression modelling, cluster analysis, decision trees, etc. is desirable Strong understanding of data and systems integration and data pipelines including development approaches. Understanding of marketing and communication technologies, and modern personalised marketing principles particularly using CRM platforms and orchestration tools. Outstanding stakeholder engagement and management skills Highly effective communication skills and comfortable working with both technical and non-technical teams Proven ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams across technology, operations, product, and marketing. What we offer 27 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 8% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of50% of your working time per monthspent in the office. This role can be based in London or Manchester. For new starters, there is an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience, and potential.
AJ Bell Management Limited is looking for a Senior Manager Data and Insights in Manchester. This key role involves leading a team to deliver data solutions and analytics that support business strategy. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial services, strong leadership skills, and expertise in data architecture and analytics. AJ Bell offers a hybrid work model, attractive holiday package, and a robust benefits scheme including a bonus and pension contributions.
16/05/2026
Full time
AJ Bell Management Limited is looking for a Senior Manager Data and Insights in Manchester. This key role involves leading a team to deliver data solutions and analytics that support business strategy. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in financial services, strong leadership skills, and expertise in data architecture and analytics. AJ Bell offers a hybrid work model, attractive holiday package, and a robust benefits scheme including a bonus and pension contributions.
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Full Stack Engineer to work on our award winning Investcentre platform. You will be joining a team which has a philosophy of continuous improvement and a strong focus on engineering excellence What does the job involve? Agile methodologies and a passion for continuous improvement and working in a high-performance engineering team. Work with the team to design and deliver high quality products. What you'll have 3-4 years of commercial experience developing services and APIs with C#, .NET core, Mongo and/or SQL with techniques such as domain-driven design and MVC. 3-4 years of technical background in web development with Angular/React/VueJs. Experience in developing HTTP-based APIs and implementation of RESTful services with JSON. Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines. Experience of Test Driven Development and Entity framework core. Familiarisation with containerisation and tools such as Docker. Familiarisation of developing, deploying, and maintaining Cloud-Based solutions on AWS. Understand principles behind highly performing web pages. Agile / SCRUM / SAFe. Strong communication skills, written and verbal. Highlymotivated with high levels of drive and enthusiasm. 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 2025 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 25days, 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 scheme Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme Health Cash Plan - provided by SimplyHealth Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan Freeon-site gym providing a wide range of free classes Employee Assistance Programme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay Loans for travel season tickets Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice 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 Ongoing technical training Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches Casual dress code Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals 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.
14/05/2026
Full time
We now have an exciting opportunity for a Full Stack Engineer to work on our award winning Investcentre platform. You will be joining a team which has a philosophy of continuous improvement and a strong focus on engineering excellence What does the job involve? Agile methodologies and a passion for continuous improvement and working in a high-performance engineering team. Work with the team to design and deliver high quality products. What you'll have 3-4 years of commercial experience developing services and APIs with C#, .NET core, Mongo and/or SQL with techniques such as domain-driven design and MVC. 3-4 years of technical background in web development with Angular/React/VueJs. Experience in developing HTTP-based APIs and implementation of RESTful services with JSON. Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines. Experience of Test Driven Development and Entity framework core. Familiarisation with containerisation and tools such as Docker. Familiarisation of developing, deploying, and maintaining Cloud-Based solutions on AWS. Understand principles behind highly performing web pages. Agile / SCRUM / SAFe. Strong communication skills, written and verbal. Highlymotivated with high levels of drive and enthusiasm. 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 2025 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 25days, 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 scheme Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme Health Cash Plan - provided by SimplyHealth Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan Freeon-site gym providing a wide range of free classes Employee Assistance Programme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay Loans for travel season tickets Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice 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 Ongoing technical training Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches Casual dress code Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals 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.
A leading investment platform company in Manchester is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to enhance their Investcentre platform. Join a team that emphasizes continuous improvement and engineering excellence. Ideal candidates should have 3-4 years of experience in C#, .NET core, and web development with Angular, React, or VueJs. The company offers flexible work arrangements, extensive benefits, and a supportive culture to foster professional growth.
14/05/2026
Full time
A leading investment platform company in Manchester is seeking a Full Stack Engineer to enhance their Investcentre platform. Join a team that emphasizes continuous improvement and engineering excellence. Ideal candidates should have 3-4 years of experience in C#, .NET core, and web development with Angular, React, or VueJs. The company offers flexible work arrangements, extensive benefits, and a supportive culture to foster professional growth.
To support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing and reporting information security risks across Technology Services. This Senior Information Security Engineer role will lead the design, implementation and continual improvement of AJ Bell's enterprise security tools, platforms and processes, driving innovation, automation and integration across the technology estate. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery and ongoing management of enterprise security solutions across Endpoint, Cloud, Network, DevOps and Security Monitoring Design and implement secure infrastructure controls aligned to industry best practice Identify, evaluate and implement new enterprise security tools and platforms Drive adoption of new technologies, ensuring effective operational handover and value realisation Lead and coordinate patch management activities across internal systems and hardware Recommend and guide server hardening improvements with Infrastructure and Service Delivery teams Support audits, regulatory reviews and due diligence activities Provide security oversight across projects and change initiatives to protect AJ Bell's security posture Act as the integration point between the CISO function and Infrastructure teams Contribute to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity risk management processes Technical Expertise Proven experience implementing enterprise security platforms Strong understanding of security risk management tools and techniques Deep knowledge of security solutions including SIEM, PAM, IGA, email/web gateways and endpoint protection Experience with firewall technologies (highly desirable) Knowledge of cloud security standards and solutions (highly desirable) Strong understanding of core IT and networking principles Awareness of current threat landscape and evolving attack vectors Experience & Qualifications Experience working within recognised frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST or similar Significant experience within IT security Financial services or e-commerce sector experience preferred CISSP (attained or working towards) desirable About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, supporting over 644,000 customers and managing more than £103.3 billion in assets. Listed on the FTSE 250, we've been named one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years and a Great Place to Work in 2025. What We Offer We offer a competitive package including: Starting holidays of 26 days, increasing to 31 with length of service as well as buy/sell options Matched pension contributions up to 7% Discretionary bonus scheme Free share awards & BAYE scheme Private healthcare options & Health Cash Plan Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave Ongoing technical training & professional qualification support Hybrid working (minimum 50% Manchester office) For the full list of benefits and more detail about the role, click apply or visit our careers page.
14/05/2026
Full time
To support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing and reporting information security risks across Technology Services. This Senior Information Security Engineer role will lead the design, implementation and continual improvement of AJ Bell's enterprise security tools, platforms and processes, driving innovation, automation and integration across the technology estate. Key Responsibilities Lead delivery and ongoing management of enterprise security solutions across Endpoint, Cloud, Network, DevOps and Security Monitoring Design and implement secure infrastructure controls aligned to industry best practice Identify, evaluate and implement new enterprise security tools and platforms Drive adoption of new technologies, ensuring effective operational handover and value realisation Lead and coordinate patch management activities across internal systems and hardware Recommend and guide server hardening improvements with Infrastructure and Service Delivery teams Support audits, regulatory reviews and due diligence activities Provide security oversight across projects and change initiatives to protect AJ Bell's security posture Act as the integration point between the CISO function and Infrastructure teams Contribute to the continuous improvement of cybersecurity risk management processes Technical Expertise Proven experience implementing enterprise security platforms Strong understanding of security risk management tools and techniques Deep knowledge of security solutions including SIEM, PAM, IGA, email/web gateways and endpoint protection Experience with firewall technologies (highly desirable) Knowledge of cloud security standards and solutions (highly desirable) Strong understanding of core IT and networking principles Awareness of current threat landscape and evolving attack vectors Experience & Qualifications Experience working within recognised frameworks such as ISO27001, NIST or similar Significant experience within IT security Financial services or e-commerce sector experience preferred CISSP (attained or working towards) desirable About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, supporting over 644,000 customers and managing more than £103.3 billion in assets. Listed on the FTSE 250, we've been named one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years and a Great Place to Work in 2025. What We Offer We offer a competitive package including: Starting holidays of 26 days, increasing to 31 with length of service as well as buy/sell options Matched pension contributions up to 7% Discretionary bonus scheme Free share awards & BAYE scheme Private healthcare options & Health Cash Plan Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave Ongoing technical training & professional qualification support Hybrid working (minimum 50% Manchester office) For the full list of benefits and more detail about the role, click apply or visit our careers page.
An investment platform company in Manchester is looking for a Senior Information Security Engineer to support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing information security risks. The role involves leading enterprise security solutions, implementing secure controls, and driving innovation within the organization. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in IT security and should possess knowledge of security risk management frameworks. The position includes competitive benefits such as a hybrid working model and extensive professional training.
14/05/2026
Full time
An investment platform company in Manchester is looking for a Senior Information Security Engineer to support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing information security risks. The role involves leading enterprise security solutions, implementing secure controls, and driving innovation within the organization. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in IT security and should possess knowledge of security risk management frameworks. The position includes competitive benefits such as a hybrid working model and extensive professional training.
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 Competence Experience working within recognised Information Security frameworks and best practices such as ISO27001, NIST etc. 5 years' experience in an Information Security role gained in a financial services or e commerce environment is preferred Knowledge & Skills Excellent communicator, able to translate complex topics to all areas of the business Significant experience in the area of Information security Strong knowledge of core IT and networking concepts Well versed in IT security capabilities, framework and concepts Strong ownership of tasks, attention to detail and following through to conclusion Ability to challenge approach, strategy and implementation to ensure Information Security is consistently considered and improved Ability to work under own initiative to plan and communicate effectively with colleagues and customers Structured, self starting, flexible and enjoy working in fast paced environments Effective communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to plan, organise and follow through on assigned tasks and complete with little or no prompting from management Excellent attention to detail Attained CISSP or similar certification 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 and 2025 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 Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay Loans for travel season tickets Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice 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 Ongoing technical training Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches Casual dress code Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals 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.
07/05/2026
Full time
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 Competence Experience working within recognised Information Security frameworks and best practices such as ISO27001, NIST etc. 5 years' experience in an Information Security role gained in a financial services or e commerce environment is preferred Knowledge & Skills Excellent communicator, able to translate complex topics to all areas of the business Significant experience in the area of Information security Strong knowledge of core IT and networking concepts Well versed in IT security capabilities, framework and concepts Strong ownership of tasks, attention to detail and following through to conclusion Ability to challenge approach, strategy and implementation to ensure Information Security is consistently considered and improved Ability to work under own initiative to plan and communicate effectively with colleagues and customers Structured, self starting, flexible and enjoy working in fast paced environments Effective communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to plan, organise and follow through on assigned tasks and complete with little or no prompting from management Excellent attention to detail Attained CISSP or similar certification 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 and 2025 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 Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay Loans for travel season tickets Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice 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 Ongoing technical training Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches Casual dress code Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals 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.
A financial services company is seeking an Information Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise security controls. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of Information Security experience, particularly in the financial services industry, and demonstrate expertise in risk management and security frameworks. This role involves close collaboration with teams to ensure the secure delivery of technology and business changes, making sure the organization's security posture is maintained at all levels.
07/05/2026
Full time
A financial services company is seeking an Information Security Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise security controls. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of Information Security experience, particularly in the financial services industry, and demonstrate expertise in risk management and security frameworks. This role involves close collaboration with teams to ensure the secure delivery of technology and business changes, making sure the organization's security posture is maintained at all levels.
We're now recruiting an Information Security GRC Manager to support the Senior Manager and Chief Information Security Officer in managing and reporting the Information Security Risks faced by Technology Services and Business teams in delivering AJ Bell's systems and services. The Information Security GRC Manager, will work with the business and the wider information security team to ensure the appropriate controls, policies and procedures are in place to protect AJ Bell in-line with industry best practice and regulatory legislation. In addition, this role will support the coordination and response to activities affiliated with external/internal IT audits as well as due diligence exercises requested by our external business partners and those we perform on our suppliers. The key responsibilities of the role are: Development and delivery of information security policy aligned to industry recognised frameworks (typically ISO27001/2) Exception to policy process management and reporting Management reporting on the status of Information Security and the security change programme. Partner with Business and Technology teams, to develop and track remediation plans for identified risks and issues. Supporting and developing the evaluation of the security posture for key Third Parties, to ensure that they are in line with the desired security posture required by AJ Bell. Undertaking risk profiling of AJ Bell's information and technology assets Ensure that all duties are carried out with the aim of protecting customers and improving customer experience. Supporting and enabling the business to achieve its regulatory requirements, including consumer duty. Technical skills Strong understanding and knowledge of Information Security risk management tools and techniques Experience of Information Security standards and frameworks Awareness and understanding of the Information Security threat landscape Awareness of Information Security solutions e.g. email / web gateways, SIEM, Endpoint protection etc. Strong understanding of IT General Controls frameworks Awareness of Operational Risk Management and Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) processes Competence, knowledge and skills Experience working within recognised Information Security frameworks and best practices such as ISO27001, NIST etc. Minimum 5 years' experience in an Information Security role gained in a financial services environment is preferred Self-motivated, professional, tenacious and enthusiastic Strong ownership of tasks, attention to detail and following through to conclusion Ability to challenge approach, strategy and implementation to ensure Information Security is consistently considered and improved Ability to work under own initiative to plan and communicate effectively with colleagues and customers Structured, self-starting, flexible and enjoy working in fast-paced environments Effective communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to plan, organise and follow through on assigned tasks and complete with little or no prompting from management Ability to learn and develop new skills and take on new challenges Excellent attention to detail Attained or working towards CISM certification 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 and 2025 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 27, 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 Simply Health Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan Free gym Employee Assistance Programme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Loans for travel season tickets Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches Casual dress code Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals 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 3-4 days per week 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.
07/05/2026
Full time
We're now recruiting an Information Security GRC Manager to support the Senior Manager and Chief Information Security Officer in managing and reporting the Information Security Risks faced by Technology Services and Business teams in delivering AJ Bell's systems and services. The Information Security GRC Manager, will work with the business and the wider information security team to ensure the appropriate controls, policies and procedures are in place to protect AJ Bell in-line with industry best practice and regulatory legislation. In addition, this role will support the coordination and response to activities affiliated with external/internal IT audits as well as due diligence exercises requested by our external business partners and those we perform on our suppliers. The key responsibilities of the role are: Development and delivery of information security policy aligned to industry recognised frameworks (typically ISO27001/2) Exception to policy process management and reporting Management reporting on the status of Information Security and the security change programme. Partner with Business and Technology teams, to develop and track remediation plans for identified risks and issues. Supporting and developing the evaluation of the security posture for key Third Parties, to ensure that they are in line with the desired security posture required by AJ Bell. Undertaking risk profiling of AJ Bell's information and technology assets Ensure that all duties are carried out with the aim of protecting customers and improving customer experience. Supporting and enabling the business to achieve its regulatory requirements, including consumer duty. Technical skills Strong understanding and knowledge of Information Security risk management tools and techniques Experience of Information Security standards and frameworks Awareness and understanding of the Information Security threat landscape Awareness of Information Security solutions e.g. email / web gateways, SIEM, Endpoint protection etc. Strong understanding of IT General Controls frameworks Awareness of Operational Risk Management and Risk & Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) processes Competence, knowledge and skills Experience working within recognised Information Security frameworks and best practices such as ISO27001, NIST etc. Minimum 5 years' experience in an Information Security role gained in a financial services environment is preferred Self-motivated, professional, tenacious and enthusiastic Strong ownership of tasks, attention to detail and following through to conclusion Ability to challenge approach, strategy and implementation to ensure Information Security is consistently considered and improved Ability to work under own initiative to plan and communicate effectively with colleagues and customers Structured, self-starting, flexible and enjoy working in fast-paced environments Effective communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to plan, organise and follow through on assigned tasks and complete with little or no prompting from management Ability to learn and develop new skills and take on new challenges Excellent attention to detail Attained or working towards CISM certification 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 and 2025 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 27, 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 Simply Health Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan Free gym Employee Assistance Programme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Loans for travel season tickets Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches Casual dress code Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals 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 3-4 days per week 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.
We now havean 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 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) 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 and 2025 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 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 Simply Health Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan Free gym membership, with an on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes Employee Assistance Programme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay Loans for travel season tickets Dedicated time for proof-of-concepts and assessing new tech Support to attend conferences, events, and meet-ups Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more Parking at Exchange Quay Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops Ongoing technical training Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches Casual dress code Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals 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.
07/05/2026
Full time
We now havean 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 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) 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 and 2025 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 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 Simply Health Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan Free gym membership, with an on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes Employee Assistance Programme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay Loans for travel season tickets Dedicated time for proof-of-concepts and assessing new tech Support to attend conferences, events, and meet-ups Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more Parking at Exchange Quay Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops Ongoing technical training Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches Casual dress code Access to a range of benefits from our sponsorship deals 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.
A prominent investment platform company is seeking an Information Security GRC Manager to support information security risk management initiatives and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves developing information security policies, collaborating with various teams to address identified risks, and supporting audit coordination. Ideal candidates should have extensive Information Security experience, preferably within financial services, and a working knowledge of relevant standards such as ISO27001.
07/05/2026
Full time
A prominent investment platform company is seeking an Information Security GRC Manager to support information security risk management initiatives and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves developing information security policies, collaborating with various teams to address identified risks, and supporting audit coordination. Ideal candidates should have extensive Information Security experience, preferably within financial services, and a working knowledge of relevant standards such as ISO27001.
A leading investment platform provider in Manchester is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their Operational and Regulatory Technology department. You will work in a collaborative environment, focusing on developing high-quality APIs and services using C# and .NET core. The ideal candidate will have experience with Angular or React, and be knowledgeable in CI/CD practices. This role offers excellent career progression and a variety of benefits including hybrid working, generous holiday entitlements, and personal development opportunities.
07/05/2026
Full time
A leading investment platform provider in Manchester is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join their Operational and Regulatory Technology department. You will work in a collaborative environment, focusing on developing high-quality APIs and services using C# and .NET core. The ideal candidate will have experience with Angular or React, and be knowledgeable in CI/CD practices. This role offers excellent career progression and a variety of benefits including hybrid working, generous holiday entitlements, and personal development opportunities.