AJ Bell
Business Analyst
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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.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with colleagues and other stakeholders to investigate and model business functions, business processes, information flows and data structures
- Gather, analyse and validate business requirements
- Produce business analysis deliverables using relevant documentation styles in line with organisational standards using appropriate tools
- Create high quality specifications
- Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops, and present 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
- Analyse solutions from all angles by modelling processes, mapping data and perform gap, impact and risk analysis to ensure that no detail is missed
- Support both internal development teams and external suppliers in the implementation of a change
- 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
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- 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 AJ Bell
At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life.
We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.
Today, over 762,000 customers trust us to manage more than £121.5 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures.
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We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture.
What We Offer
- 26 days 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
Life at AJ Bell
- Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties
- Learning and development opportunities tailored to you
- Casual dress code
- Friendly, supportive team environment
Our Ways of Working
We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 60% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there’s 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.
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