AJ Bell is hiring a
Head of Operational and Regulatory Technology

Summary

Join AJ Bell as an experienced technology leader to drive operational excellence and regulatory compliance in our Manchester-based Operational and Regulatory Engineering team.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years in leading technology teams, ideally within Financial Services, with a proven track record of managing teams in fast-paced environments
• High technical competence with a focus on software development, front-end technologies, cloud platforms, automation & CI/CD, and solution design
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with business and technical stakeholders
• Leadership excellence with demonstrated leadership and management skills, focusing on providing direction, fostering inclusivity, and building high-performing teams

Responsibilities

• Shape and execute the Operational Change roadmap, setting clear goals to meet business needs
• Inspire and guide multiple teams to deliver complex projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards
• Oversee our Core Platform Technology teams responsible for upgrading critical systems like GBST Composer and FNZ Figaro
• Cultivate strong relationships with senior management and key stakeholders
• Work closely with business units, product owners, and technology leaders to align initiatives with business objectives and ensure secure, cohesive technology implementations
• Translate business and technology strategies into actionable priorities
• Develop and implement strategies that drive operational efficiency, regulatory compliance, and innovative solutions
• Optimise technology solutions to enhance operational processes

Benefits

• Starting holiday entitlement of 28 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 Medicash
• 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
• 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
• Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops
• Ongoing technical training
• Professional qualification support
• Talent management programmes
• Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
• Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches
• Casual dress code