Internal Auditor - AJ Bell
We are looking for a motivated and curious Internal Auditor to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity to work at the heart of a fast-growing investment platform business, helping to protect our customers, strengthen our control environment, and support the business in achieving its strategy responsibly. What does the job involve? Plan and execute audits across operational, regulatory, and technology areas in line with the risk-based audit planPrepare clear, concise, and well-evidenced audit workpapers and reports, identifying issues that contribute to a robust and scalable control environmentEngage with stakeholders across the business to understand processes and provide constructive, professional challengeMonitor and validate the implementation of audit findingsContribute to the development of the audit plan and perform regular risk assessments of auditable entitiesIdentify and assess emerging risks, business change, and the wider regulatory landscapeSupport continuous improvement in audit methodology, including the use of data analytics, artificial intelligence, and agile auditing practices What we're looking for Experience in internal or external audit (or a similar risk assurance role)Experience within financial services is essentialQualified or working towards ACA/ACCA/CIA (or equivalent) is desirableStrong understanding of risk and control principles, with the ability to analyse complex processes and dataProactive, curious, and confident working independently as well as part of a collaborative teamSelf-starter with a growth mindset and strong interpersonal skills, able to build credible relationships across all levels of the business About usAJ Bell is one of the fastest-growing investment platform businesses in the UK offering an award-winning range of solutions that caters for everyone, from professional financial advisers to DIY investors with little to no experience. We have over 644,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £103.3 billion. Our customers trust us with their investments, and by continuously striving to make investing easier, we aim to help even more people take control of their financial futures. Having listed on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange in December 2018, AJ Bell is now a FTSE 250 company. Headquartered in Manchester with offices in central London and Bristol, we now have over 1,500 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For' for six consecutive years and in 2024 named a Great Place to Work®. Our perks and benefits Starting salary of up to £60,000 depending on experienceStarting holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and a holiday buy and sell schemeA choice of pension schemes with matched contributions up to 6%Discretionary bonus schemeAnnual free share awards schemeBuy As You Earn (BAYE) SchemeHealth Cash Plan - provided by SimplyHealthPrivate healthcare scheme and dental planFree gym membership, with an on-site gym providing a wide range of free classesEmployee Assistance ProgrammeBike loan schemeSick pay+ pledgeEnhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leaveDiscounted nursery fees at Kids Planet on Exchange QuayLoans for travel season ticketsDeath in service schemePaid time off for volunteer workCharitable giving opportunities through salary sacrificeCalendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much moreParking at Exchange Quay (subject to availability)Ongoing technical trainingProfessional qualification supportTalent development programmesPeer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time offMonthly leadership breakfasts and lunches Hybrid workingAt 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.
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