Business Analyst

AJ Bell; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Pension with employer contributions

Discretionary bonus

Share schemes

Health plan

Onsite gym

Family leave

Travel and bike loan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

AJ Bell in Manchester is seeking a Business Analyst to join the Operational Change team. You will provide business analysis services to support AJ Bell with its growth and cost targets.

The role involves modelling business functions, gathering requirements, producing specifications, facilitating workshops, and supporting IT changes with internal teams and external suppliers. Hybrid working is offered with office presence in Manchester.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ experience as a Business Analyst in a professional setting.
• Progress towards a recognised Business Analysis qualification.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• In-depth knowledge of industry standards, regulatory requirements and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Work with colleagues and stakeholders to model business functions, processes, information flows and data structures.
• Gather, analyse and validate business requirements.
• Produce business analysis deliverables using organisational standards and appropriate tooling.
• Create high quality specifications.
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops; present findings and actions both verbally and in writing.
• Assist in defining user acceptance tests for new or improved processes and IT systems.
• Model processes, map data and perform gap, impact and risk analyses to ensure detail is captured.
• Support internal development teams and external suppliers in change implementations.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and processes for greater efficiency.

Skills

Business analysis

Agile

Requirements gathering

Process modelling

Stakeholder management

Education

BA/BA-related qualification (towards)

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.

The key responsibilities of the role are as follows:

• Work with colleagues and other stakeholders to investigate and model business functions, business processes, information flows and data structures
• You will gather, analyse and validate business requirements
• Produce business analysis deliverables using relevant documentation styles in line with organisational standards using appropriate tool
• You will create high quality specifications
• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and workshops, and presenting 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
• You will analyse solutions from all angles by modelling processes, mapping data and perform gap, impact and risk analysis to ensure that no detail is missed
• You will support both internal development teams and external suppliers in the implementation of a change
• You will 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:

• 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
• Proficientin 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 762,000customers trust us to manage more than £121.5billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures.

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

• 26days 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 monthspent 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.