Identity and Access Management Analyst

AJ Bell; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform provider in Manchester is seeking a skilled IAM professional to support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing Identity and Access Management. Responsibilities include user access management, compliance auditing, and developing IAM policies. The ideal candidate will have proficiency with IAM tools, knowledge of access control methods, and strong analytical skills. This role offers a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Discretionary bonus scheme

Health Cash Plan

Private healthcare scheme

Free gym membership

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced parental leave

Ongoing technical training

Social events calendar

Qualifications

• Proficiency with IAM-related tools and platforms.
• Knowledge of role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC).
• Strong grasp of information security principles and practices.
• Ability to analyse access control data for patterns and anomalies.

Responsibilities

• Manage user access and collaborate with multiple teams.
• Conduct periodic access recertification.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Generate reports on access control activities.

Skills

IAM-related tools proficiency

Knowledge of RBAC, ABAC, DAC

Information security principles understanding

Regulations knowledge (GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001)

Data analysis skills

Root cause analysis for security incidents

Incident resolution skills

Technical communication skills

Tools

Active Directory

SailPoint

CyberArk

Microsoft Azure AD

PowerShell scripting

Job description

To support the Chief Information Security Officer in managing and reporting on Identity and Access Management (IAM) within Technology Services and Business teams at AJ Bell, the IAM function collaborates with the business and the broader information security team to ensure that appropriate IAM controls, policies, and procedures are in place, aligning with industry best practices and regulatory requirements. This role includes performing access controls such as user access reviews, provisioning and de-provisioning user accounts, and managing role-based access controls (RBAC). Additionally, the IAM team develops and maintains IAM strategies, prepares regular reports for senior stakeholders, and works with business units to implement and update IAM policies and standards. The role also involves coordinating and responding to external and internal IT audits related to IAM.

The key responsibilities of the role are:

• Provision of access for joiners, movers, and leavers, collaborating with multiple teams within the enterprise to ensure that users have access to the resources necessary to perform their respective roles.
• Periodic access recertification and follow up activities to ensure the access and privileges are adjusted accordingly to confirmation of line managers.
• Drives campaigns and plays a critical role in supporting users to acquire the required skills for identity self-management.
• Preparing for and supporting internal and external audits related to access controls and IAM processes.
• Generating and analysing reports on access control activities, incidents, and compliance status.
• Identifying and mitigating risks associated with identity and access management.
• Developing, implementing, and maintaining IAM policies, standards, and procedures and ensuring AJ Bell’s processes align
• Developing and delivering training sessions and materials for end-users and IT staff.
• Continuously improving IAM processes and technologies to enhance security and efficiency.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficiency with IAM-related tools and platforms such as Active Directory, SailPoint, CyberArk, Microsoft Azure AD and basic PowerShell scripting.
• Knowledge of role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), and discretionary access control (DAC).
• Strong grasp of information security principles and practices.
• Knowledge of regulations and standards such as GDPR, NIST and ISO 27001.
• Ability to analyse access control data to identify patterns and anomalies.
• Skills in conducting root cause analysis of security incidents related to IAM.
• Experience in quickly resolving IAM-related incidents and issues.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Ability to stay updated with the latest IAM technologies and trends and apply them to improve security and efficiency.

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 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 2025 named a Great Place to Work®.

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 25days, increasing up to 31 days with length of service and 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
• Private healthcare scheme and dental plan
• Free gym membership
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Sick pay+ pledge
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• Loans for travel season tickets
• Charitable giving opportunities through salary sacrifice
• Calendar of social events, including monthly payday drinks, annual Christmas party, summer party and much more
• Ongoing technical training
• Peer recognition scheme, with rewards including restaurant and shopping vouchers or time off
• Monthly leadership breakfasts and lunches

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.