System Implementation Specialist

1 month ago


Manchester, United Kingdom AJ Bell Full time
Job Description

We are now recruiting a System Implementation Specialist to take responsibility for the timely and effective selection and implementation of a new Governance, Risk and Compliance ‘GRC’ system, in support of AJ Bell’s strategic objectives.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record of successful system implementation to partner with our Finance, Internal Control, Risk and Internal Audit teams to support us as we select and implement a new GRC system. The new system will support our enterprise risk management, internal audit and internal controls monitoring activities.

Reporting to the Head of Financial Control, you will play a key role in managing the project and ensuring its successful delivery.

This project is predominantly technology led with an emphasis on risk, control, audit processes and automation, therefore a proven track record of successful system implementations is essential.

Key responsibilities

  • Leading the planning, execution, and implementation of a new GRC system across the Finance, Internal Control, Risk and Internal Audit functions.
  • Developing detailed project plans that consider all stages of the selection and implementation process, from initial analysis and design through to development, testing, and deployment.
  • Establish and maintain effective and trusted relationships with project stakeholders and external 3rd party suppliers.
  • Managing project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and budget.
  • Regular reporting on project status to sponsors, stakeholders and executive management.
  • Identification and management of project risks, issues and dependencies.

About you

  • Proven experience in a Project Management role and successful track record of end-to-end system implementation.
  • Analytically minded with close attention to detail, and have the drive and ambition to challenge convention, and to make a difference in a fast-paced and dynamic team environment.
  • Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and persuasively with a variety of stakeholders of all levels.

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 528,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £83.7 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 1,400 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years.

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 holiday entitlement of 27 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
  • 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 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.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, religion, physical and mental disability, marital status and any other characteristics protected by the Equality Act 2010. All decisions to hire are based on qualifications, merit and business need.

If you like the sound of the above, or just want to know more about the company and the role, we'd love to speak to you.


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