Job Description The Fraud Analyst plays a key role in supporting the Financial Crime Manager and the wider business in identifying, investigating, and mitigating financial crime risks-with a focus on fraud and money laundering. The role ensures compliance with regulatory obligations and internal policies, helping to protect AJ Bell and its clients from fraud and financial crime threats through effective investigation, monitoring and advisory support. What does the job involve? Review alerts, referrals, and customer activity to identify potential fraud. Investigate cases end-to-end, documenting findings and making recommendations on actions to take, including consideration of liability where funds have been lost. Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and Exit-Driven Reviews for high-risk cases. Escalate confirmed fraud cases to the appropriate internal teams and external bodies (e.g., Action Fraud, CIFAS) Prepare and submit reports to the National Crime Agency (NCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and other relevant authorities, as directed by the Financial Crime Manager or MLRO. Participate in daily fraud triage meetings to prioritise workload, share insights, and flag emerging threats. Carry out daily monitoring tasks to identify an potential fraud threats. Liaise with Customer Services, Operations, and Legal teams to support fraud resolution. Draft customer communications and contribute to complaint responses where fraud is a factor Contribute to the development and refinement of fraud detection processes, including feedback on system performance and template enhancements. Participate in fraud awareness sessions, team training, and knowledge sharing initiatives. Provide guidance to internal teams on financial crime queries and support the implementation of controls. Respond to information requests from law enforcement and regulatory bodies. Ensuring all duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, including consumer duty. Competence, Knowledge and Skills : Experience in fraud prevention and investigation. Familiarity with fraud typologies (e.g., ACTO, APP Fraud, ID fraud, Pump and dump scams) Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA Handbook, PoCA, Fraud Act) Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication abilities Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks under pressure Comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Experience with regulatory reporting and liaising with external authorities is desirable. Internal relationships Risk & Compliance teams Operational and Customer Service departments Senior management and department heads External relationships Law enforcement agencies Regulatory bodies (e.g., FCA, NCA) Industry bodies (e.g., CIFAS) 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: Salary up to £35,000 FTE Generous holiday allowance of 25 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 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 Free gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Bike loan scheme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Loans for travel season tickets Death in service scheme Paid time off for volunteer work 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 Ongoing technical training Professional qualification support Talent development programmes 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 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.
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
Job Description The Fraud Analyst plays a key role in supporting the Financial Crime Manager and the wider business in identifying, investigating, and mitigating financial crime risks-with a focus on fraud and money laundering. The role ensures compliance with regulatory obligations and internal policies, helping to protect AJ Bell and its clients from fraud and financial crime threats through effective investigation, monitoring and advisory support. What does the job involve? Review alerts, referrals, and customer activity to identify potential fraud. Investigate cases end-to-end, documenting findings and making recommendations on actions to take, including consideration of liability where funds have been lost. Conduct Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD), and Exit-Driven Reviews for high-risk cases. Escalate confirmed fraud cases to the appropriate internal teams and external bodies (e.g., Action Fraud, CIFAS) Prepare and submit reports to the National Crime Agency (NCA), Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and other relevant authorities, as directed by the Financial Crime Manager or MLRO. Participate in daily fraud triage meetings to prioritise workload, share insights, and flag emerging threats. Carry out daily monitoring tasks to identify an potential fraud threats. Liaise with Customer Services, Operations, and Legal teams to support fraud resolution. Draft customer communications and contribute to complaint responses where fraud is a factor Contribute to the development and refinement of fraud detection processes, including feedback on system performance and template enhancements. Participate in fraud awareness sessions, team training, and knowledge sharing initiatives. Provide guidance to internal teams on financial crime queries and support the implementation of controls. Respond to information requests from law enforcement and regulatory bodies. Ensuring all duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, including consumer duty. Competence, Knowledge and Skills : Experience in fraud prevention and investigation. Familiarity with fraud typologies (e.g., ACTO, APP Fraud, ID fraud, Pump and dump scams) Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCA Handbook, PoCA, Fraud Act) Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills Strong written and verbal communication abilities Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks under pressure Comfortable working independently and as part of a team. Experience with regulatory reporting and liaising with external authorities is desirable. Internal relationships Risk & Compliance teams Operational and Customer Service departments Senior management and department heads External relationships Law enforcement agencies Regulatory bodies (e.g., FCA, NCA) Industry bodies (e.g., CIFAS) 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: Salary up to £35,000 FTE Generous holiday allowance of 25 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 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 Free gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Bike loan scheme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Loans for travel season tickets Death in service scheme Paid time off for volunteer work 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 Ongoing technical training Professional qualification support Talent development programmes 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 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.
Job Description We're looking for a Financial Crime Risk Manager to join our Financial Crime team. This is a second line of defence role where you'll provide specialist knowledge, oversight, and challenge to ensure our financial crime framework remains robust and effective. What the job involves: As Financial Crime Risk Manager, you'll take a leading role in shaping and strengthening our approach to managing financial crime risks. Your responsibilities will include: Financial crime oversight: Supporting the development and maintenance of our financial crime risk framework and providing second line oversight of controls and processes across the business. Knowledge and experience of Trade Surveillance and Market Abuse is key. Risk assessments and control monitoring: Conducting and reviewing financial crime risk assessments, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring appropriate controls are in place. Policy and procedure development: Drafting, reviewing and advising on financial crime policies, including AML, sanctions, anti-bribery, and fraud. Supporting first line teams to ensure procedures align with regulatory expectations. Stakeholder collaboration: Acting as a trusted advisor to internal teams on financial crime matters, building strong relationships across the business, and supporting engagement with regulators and external stakeholders. Technical expertise: Applying your knowledge of financial crime typologies (e.g. money laundering, fraud, bribery and corruption) to support investigations, assessments, and thematic reviews. Reporting: Preparing and presenting clear, concise updates for senior management and committees, and supporting regulatory reporting where required. You'll also support the delivery of the MLRO's action plan and help ensure AJ Bell stays ahead of emerging financial crime risks. What skills and experience you need: Substantial experience in financial crime risk management, ideally within an investment platform or regulated financial services environment. Expert knowledge of financial crime regulations, including AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud, and anti-bribery legislation. Confidence working with senior stakeholders, challenging constructively, and influencing decisions. Strong written and verbal communication skills - able to explain complex issues clearly and accessibly. Professional qualifications such as CAMS, ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention, or equivalent (or a commitment to achieve one). Proven ability to analyse data and identify emerging risks or patterns of concern. Strong personal ethics, a commitment to integrity, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. 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. What we offer: Competitive starting salary 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 Bike loan scheme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Loans for travel season tickets Death in service scheme Paid time off for volunteer work 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 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 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.
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Job Description We're looking for a Financial Crime Risk Manager to join our Financial Crime team. This is a second line of defence role where you'll provide specialist knowledge, oversight, and challenge to ensure our financial crime framework remains robust and effective. What the job involves: As Financial Crime Risk Manager, you'll take a leading role in shaping and strengthening our approach to managing financial crime risks. Your responsibilities will include: Financial crime oversight: Supporting the development and maintenance of our financial crime risk framework and providing second line oversight of controls and processes across the business. Knowledge and experience of Trade Surveillance and Market Abuse is key. Risk assessments and control monitoring: Conducting and reviewing financial crime risk assessments, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring appropriate controls are in place. Policy and procedure development: Drafting, reviewing and advising on financial crime policies, including AML, sanctions, anti-bribery, and fraud. Supporting first line teams to ensure procedures align with regulatory expectations. Stakeholder collaboration: Acting as a trusted advisor to internal teams on financial crime matters, building strong relationships across the business, and supporting engagement with regulators and external stakeholders. Technical expertise: Applying your knowledge of financial crime typologies (e.g. money laundering, fraud, bribery and corruption) to support investigations, assessments, and thematic reviews. Reporting: Preparing and presenting clear, concise updates for senior management and committees, and supporting regulatory reporting where required. You'll also support the delivery of the MLRO's action plan and help ensure AJ Bell stays ahead of emerging financial crime risks. What skills and experience you need: Substantial experience in financial crime risk management, ideally within an investment platform or regulated financial services environment. Expert knowledge of financial crime regulations, including AML, CTF, sanctions, fraud, and anti-bribery legislation. Confidence working with senior stakeholders, challenging constructively, and influencing decisions. Strong written and verbal communication skills - able to explain complex issues clearly and accessibly. Professional qualifications such as CAMS, ICA Diploma in Financial Crime Prevention, or equivalent (or a commitment to achieve one). Proven ability to analyse data and identify emerging risks or patterns of concern. Strong personal ethics, a commitment to integrity, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. 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. What we offer: Competitive starting salary 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 Bike loan scheme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Loans for travel season tickets Death in service scheme Paid time off for volunteer work 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 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 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.
Job Description Join a purpose led organisation where legal plays a central role in enabling growth, innovation and strong customer outcomes. As Head of Legal, you will lead a high performing legal function and work closely with senior leaders to shape strategy in a fast growing, regulated business where your advice directly influences products, partnerships and customer trust. We are on a mission to make investing feel good for everyone. This is a senior leadership role with real influence across Product, Operations, Risk and Compliance, Technology and Commercial teams as we continue to scale in a complex regulatory environment. What you will do: Set and deliver a scalable legal service model that balances risk, cost and efficiency. Shape the future of legal delivery through templates, playbooks and legal technology. Advise on product development, customer terms, supplier and strategic partnerships. Ensure customer-facing terms and communications are clear, fair and aligned to Consumer Duty outcomes. Coach, develop and inspire a capable legal team. Foster a collaborative, business-partnering culture with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement. Lead litigation strategy, pre-action claims and incident response with a pragmatic, outcome-focused approach. Oversee external legal providers and ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery. What you will bring: Senior legal leadership experience within, or reporting into, a General Counsel or Group Legal Director role in a regulated or consumer-facing business. Strong commercial judgement with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical advice for non-lawyers. Expertise across commercial contracts, consumer contracts and data protection. Proven risk management capability and sound decision-making on risk versus reward. Excellence in negotiating strategic partnerships, technology and outsourcing contracts. Experience building and leading high-performing teams. A curious, collaborative and outcome-driven mindset. Nice to have: Experience in financial services, platforms, wealth, payments, neo-banking or retail investing. Exposure to M&A or capital markets activity. Experience optimising legal operating models, including matter intake, SLAs, KPIs and self-service tools. Company secretarial 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 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 salary of £110k+ commensurate with experience Starting holiday entitlement of 28 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service plus a holiday buy and sell scheme A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8% Discretionary bonus scheme Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme PMI Health Cash Plan - provided by SimplyHealth Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan Free gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Bike loan scheme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Loans for travel season tickets Death in service scheme Paid time off for volunteer work Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more Ongoing technical training Professional qualification support Talent development programmes 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 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.
Jan 28, 2026
Full time
Job Description Join a purpose led organisation where legal plays a central role in enabling growth, innovation and strong customer outcomes. As Head of Legal, you will lead a high performing legal function and work closely with senior leaders to shape strategy in a fast growing, regulated business where your advice directly influences products, partnerships and customer trust. We are on a mission to make investing feel good for everyone. This is a senior leadership role with real influence across Product, Operations, Risk and Compliance, Technology and Commercial teams as we continue to scale in a complex regulatory environment. What you will do: Set and deliver a scalable legal service model that balances risk, cost and efficiency. Shape the future of legal delivery through templates, playbooks and legal technology. Advise on product development, customer terms, supplier and strategic partnerships. Ensure customer-facing terms and communications are clear, fair and aligned to Consumer Duty outcomes. Coach, develop and inspire a capable legal team. Foster a collaborative, business-partnering culture with a focus on accountability and continuous improvement. Lead litigation strategy, pre-action claims and incident response with a pragmatic, outcome-focused approach. Oversee external legal providers and ensure cost-effective, high-quality delivery. What you will bring: Senior legal leadership experience within, or reporting into, a General Counsel or Group Legal Director role in a regulated or consumer-facing business. Strong commercial judgement with the ability to translate complex legal issues into practical advice for non-lawyers. Expertise across commercial contracts, consumer contracts and data protection. Proven risk management capability and sound decision-making on risk versus reward. Excellence in negotiating strategic partnerships, technology and outsourcing contracts. Experience building and leading high-performing teams. A curious, collaborative and outcome-driven mindset. Nice to have: Experience in financial services, platforms, wealth, payments, neo-banking or retail investing. Exposure to M&A or capital markets activity. Experience optimising legal operating models, including matter intake, SLAs, KPIs and self-service tools. Company secretarial 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 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 salary of £110k+ commensurate with experience Starting holiday entitlement of 28 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service plus a holiday buy and sell scheme A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 8% Discretionary bonus scheme Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme PMI Health Cash Plan - provided by SimplyHealth Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan Free gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Bike loan scheme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Loans for travel season tickets Death in service scheme Paid time off for volunteer work Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more Ongoing technical training Professional qualification support Talent development programmes 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 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.
Job Description We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Internal Controls Manager to join our growing FTSE 250 business. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Internal Controls, you will play a key role in shaping and enhancing the Group's financial, operational, and compliance control environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ambitious setting and is passionate about driving continuous improvement across the internal control framework. About the role: You will support the development and ongoing monitoring of the Group's internal control framework, with a focus on operational and compliance controls. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to enhance control design, perform effectiveness testing, and ensure compliance with evolving governance requirements. Key Responsibilities: Support the Senior Manager Internal Controls in the ongoing development and monitoring of the Group's operational and compliance elements of the internal control framework. Conduct design effectiveness reviews of operational and compliance controls, create/review process maps, and work with the business and SMEs to resolve control design failures and monitor remediation plans. Perform operating effectiveness testing of controls, provide outcomes and recommendations, and work with the business to address root causes of control deficiencies and track remediation plans. Provide guidance and best practice advice to operational and compliance control owners on remediation activities and internal control improvements. Advise and educate the business on the impact of new UK Corporate Governance Code requirements. Assist in preparing control assessment findings and recommendations for Executive and Board Committees. Competence, Knowledge & Skills: Competence: Proven experience in a risk, internal control, or audit role, ideally within a regulated industry. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong ability to formulate proposals, provide recommendations, and collaborate with risk and control owners to address control weaknesses. Knowledge & Skills: Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively. Confidence working to tight reporting deadlines. Solid technical skills with a logical, problem-solving mindset. Methodical and disciplined approach, balancing attention to detail with a clear understanding of the broader context. 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 620,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £96.1 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 1,450 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 salary c.£60,000 (Negotiable DOE) Generous holiday allowance of 27 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 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 gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Bike loan scheme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Loans for travel season tickets Death in service scheme Paid time off for volunteer work 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 Ongoing technical training Professional qualification support Talent development programmes 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 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.
Oct 08, 2025
Full time
Job Description We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Internal Controls Manager to join our growing FTSE 250 business. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Internal Controls, you will play a key role in shaping and enhancing the Group's financial, operational, and compliance control environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ambitious setting and is passionate about driving continuous improvement across the internal control framework. About the role: You will support the development and ongoing monitoring of the Group's internal control framework, with a focus on operational and compliance controls. You will work closely with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to enhance control design, perform effectiveness testing, and ensure compliance with evolving governance requirements. Key Responsibilities: Support the Senior Manager Internal Controls in the ongoing development and monitoring of the Group's operational and compliance elements of the internal control framework. Conduct design effectiveness reviews of operational and compliance controls, create/review process maps, and work with the business and SMEs to resolve control design failures and monitor remediation plans. Perform operating effectiveness testing of controls, provide outcomes and recommendations, and work with the business to address root causes of control deficiencies and track remediation plans. Provide guidance and best practice advice to operational and compliance control owners on remediation activities and internal control improvements. Advise and educate the business on the impact of new UK Corporate Governance Code requirements. Assist in preparing control assessment findings and recommendations for Executive and Board Committees. Competence, Knowledge & Skills: Competence: Proven experience in a risk, internal control, or audit role, ideally within a regulated industry. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong ability to formulate proposals, provide recommendations, and collaborate with risk and control owners to address control weaknesses. Knowledge & Skills: Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively. Confidence working to tight reporting deadlines. Solid technical skills with a logical, problem-solving mindset. Methodical and disciplined approach, balancing attention to detail with a clear understanding of the broader context. 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 620,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £96.1 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 1,450 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 salary c.£60,000 (Negotiable DOE) Generous holiday allowance of 27 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 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 gym membership Employee Assistance Programme Bike loan scheme Sick pay+ pledge Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave Loans for travel season tickets Death in service scheme Paid time off for volunteer work 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 Ongoing technical training Professional qualification support Talent development programmes 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 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.
