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Job Description
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
Proficient in Lean / Six Sigma methodologies and their practical application
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 up to £50,000 (dependent on experience)
Starting holiday entitlement of 26 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell scheme
A choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 7%
Discretionary bonus scheme
Annual free share awards scheme
Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
Health Cash Plan – provided by SimplyHealth
Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
Free on-site gym providing a wide range of free classes
Employee Assistance Programme
Bike loan scheme
Sick pay+ pledge
Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
Discounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange Quay
Loans for travel season tickets
Death in service scheme
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
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
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 3-4 days per week in the o
About the Company
AJ Bell was formed in 1995 and is now one of the leading online investment platforms in the UK. We provide customers and advisers with wide investment choice, low-cost delivery, market leading online functionality and first class service to help them manage investment portfolios within SIPPs, ISAs and Dealing accounts. We are a fast growing and profitable company, with over 593,000 customers and PS90.4 billion of assets under administration. We are part of the FTSE 250 on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange.
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