Trustee Oversight Analyst

Summary

Join AJ Bell as a Trustee Oversight Analyst and contribute to the effective operation of the Oversight function. You will ensure robust systems, controls, and governance are in place to manage risks and meet regulatory obligations, supporting AJ Bell's strategic objectives. Responsibilities include providing first-line oversight of operational activities, ensuring appropriate controls and governance, collaborating with stakeholders, identifying and assessing risks, maintaining management information, conducting root cause analysis, tracking open actions, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The role requires a proactive communicator with excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and timely escalation skills. Desirable qualifications include the CISI Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) or CII CF1 and FA2. AJ Bell offers a competitive salary, benefits package, and a hybrid working model.

Requirements

• A proactive, confident communicator at all levels
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Timely and appropriate escalation abilities
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills

Responsibilities

• Provide first line oversight of operational activities performed on behalf of the SIPP Trustee
• Ensure appropriate controls and governance are in place to manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess and monitor key processes related to SIPP administration (e.g. benefits processing, contributions, transfers)
• Ensure SIPP Trustee risks are identified, assessed, and accurately recorded
• Maintain effective management information (MI) and ensure it remains relevant and fit for purpose in response to risk, audit findings, and regulatory change
• Conduct root cause analysis of exceptions and trends to inform risk management and drive continuous improvement
• Track and monitor open actions, ensuring timely updates and appropriate closure
• Ensure all duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, including Consumer Duty

Preferred Qualifications

CISI Investment Operations Certificate (IOC) or CII CF1 and FA2 are desirable

Benefits

• Starting salary of £29,870
• Starting holiday entitlement of 25 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 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 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