Power Platform & AI Specialist

Swiss Life; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Training programme

Exams funded

Flexible benefits

Cycle to work

Volunteer days

EAP 24/7

Mortgage service

Employee forum

Charity events

Job summary

Chase de Vere is seeking a Power Platform & AI Specialist to enhance key business systems across the firm. You will design, develop and maintain solutions using Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI, delivering automation and data-driven insights.

You will collaborate with the MI team, manage external partners, and ensure governance, security and compliant use of AI technologies including Copilot. This role combines support, change, and innovation to improve efficiency and user experience.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting and managing business applications within a financial services environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI.
• Understanding of Microsoft 365 technologies and integration capabilities.
• Knowledge of AI technologies, Large Language Models and Microsoft Copilot.
• Experience developing low-code applications and workflow automation solutions.
• Knowledge of API integrations and data connectivity concepts.
• Experience gathering business requirements and delivering technology solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and training skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational abilities.
• Understanding of information security, governance and industry best practice.
• Experience delivering automation projects and working with AI-enabled technologies in a business environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholder priorities whilst working to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide application management for key business systems, including configuration changes, enhancements and issue resolution.
• Act as a point of contact for the ongoing support and operation of business applications.
• Manage relationships with external software providers, platform providers and technology partners.
• Support business change initiatives through the full delivery lifecycle, from requirements gathering to implementation.
• Provide technical input into key business projects, including system migrations, integrations and service transitions.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, user guides, support materials and change records.
• Support Power BI dashboards and reporting requirements in partnership with the MI team.

Skills

Power Platform

Power Apps

Power Automate

Power BI

AI technologies

Microsoft Copilot

API integrations

Low-code development

Data connectivity

MS 365

Requirements gathering

Stakeholder management

Training skills

Information security

Automation projects

Job description

Chase de Vere is a national, award-winning independent financial advice firm established in 1969. We offer tailored, whole-of-market solutions and provide expert financial advice to individuals and businesses. Our purpose is to help clients "be future confident," which also means empowering our employees with the tools, support, and opportunities to thrive in their careers. At Chase de Vere, we value excellence, integrity, and personal growth. Joining our team means being part of a supportive environment where your professional development is prioritised, and your contributions are recognised. If you’re looking for a place where you can make a real impact and grow your career, consider Chase de Vere. Together, we help clients achieve financial security and peace of mind for the future.

The Power Platform & AI Specialist is responsible for supporting and enhancing key business applications across Chase de Vere, delivering innovative solutions through Microsoft Power Platform and AI technologies. The role combines application support, automation, business change and innovation, helping improve operational efficiency, data quality and user experience across the business.

Business Applications & Technology

Provide application management for key business systems, including configuration changes, enhancements and issue resolution. Act as a point of contact for the ongoing support and operation of business applications. Manage relationships with external software providers, platform providers and technology partners. [ Support business change initiatives through the full delivery lifecycle, from requirements gathering to implementation. Provide technical input into key business projects, including system migrations, integrations and service transitions. Produce and maintain technical documentation, user guides, support materials and change records. Support Power BI dashboards and reporting requirements in partnership with the MI team.

Power Platform & Automation

Design, develop and maintain solutions using Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI. Deliver automation initiatives that reduce manual processing, increase efficiency and improve data quality. Lead automation projects from concept through to implementation and ongoing support. Investigate business requirements and recommend technology-driven solutions to improve processes. Monitor adoption, usage and effectiveness of Power Platform solutions, recommending enhancements where appropriate.

AI & Innovation

Act as the business subject matter expert for AI technologies and Microsoft Copilot. Evaluate and support approved AI solutions, ensuring compliance with governance, security and data protection requirements. Promote the adoption of AI and automation technologies across the business. Develop standards, best practices and governance frameworks for the safe use of AI technologies. Deliver training, workshops and knowledge-sharing sessions to increase awareness and adoption of AI capabilities. Monitor benefits realisation and identify opportunities for further innovation and efficiency improvements.

What You Will Need

• Experience supporting and managing business applications within a financial services environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform, including Power Apps, Power Automate and Power BI.
• Understanding of Microsoft 365 technologies and integration capabilities.
• Knowledge of AI technologies, Large Language Models and Microsoft Copilot.
• Experience developing low-code applications and workflow automation solutions.
• Knowledge of API integrations and data connectivity concepts.
• Experience gathering business requirements and delivering technology solutions.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and training skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and organisational abilities.
• Understanding of information security, governance and industry best practice.
• Experience delivering automation projects and working with AI-enabled technologies in a business environment.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholder priorities whilst working to tight deadlines.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (increases to 30 days with service) plus Bank Holidays
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary
• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Funded exams and paid study leave
• A wide range of voluntary flexible benefits to suit your individual needs
• The option to buy additional holiday days
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Paid volunteering days each year
• Employee Assistance Programme with access to a 24/7 helpline
• Access to our free mortgage service, through our internal mortgage team
• Our Employee Forum and Diversity & Inclusion group
• Local and companywide events in support of our company charities

By joining Chase de Vere, you’ll have a progressive career with great benefits and a nurturing culture that makes you part of something special. Alongside a competitive salary with the opportunity to earn an annual bonus, we also provide the below benefits: 25 days annual leave (increases to 30 days with service) plus Bank Holidays Contributory pension scheme Life assurance – 4 x annual salary Comprehensive induction and training programme Funded exams and paid study leave A wide range of voluntary flexible benefits to suit your individual needs The option to buy additional holiday days Cycle to work Scheme Paid volunteering days each year Employee Assistance Programme with access to a 24/7 helpline Access to our free mortgage service, through our internal mortgage team Our Employee Forum and Diversity & Inclusion group Local and companywide events in support of our company charities

Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and international environment? Within the International division of Swiss Life, we are looking for self-determined individuals ready to unleash their talent and shape their career. We have offices in ten countries under four brands. Check out below to discover more about them! With its two business lines, Swiss Life Global Solutions offers a broad range of tailored cross-border life insurance solutions to wealthy individuals (Global Private Wealth Solutions) and to international companies (Global Employee Benefits Solutions). Swiss Life Global Solutions operates in Luxembourg, Liechtenstein, Zurich and Singapore. Follow us on LinkedIn elipsLife is an insurance company for institutional clients (B2B business). We focus on insurance products that cover the financial consequences of illness and accidents. At the forefront of our activities are occupational and private pension provision for death and disability risks. Our clients are companies, collective foundations, pension funds and associations. We are present in Italy, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands and Switzerland. Follow us on LinkedIn With offices across the UK and more than 200 professional advisers, Chase de Vere is one of the country's leading independant financial advisers. It covers a wide range of services, including pensions, estate planning, care funding and wealth management, as well as business protection, employee benefits and workplace financial education. Follow us on LinkedIn Swiss Life Select is specialised in financial planning for private households and the brokerage of financial products. In Austria, Czech Republic and Slovakia, Swiss Life Select accompanies its clients in all situations and supports them in leading a self-determined life. Follow us on LinkedIn: Swiss Life Select Austria Swiss Life Select Czech Republic Swiss Life Select Slovakia