Internal Controls Analyst (Manchester)

Job Description

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Job Description

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We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Internal Controls Analyst, with experience in controls testing and supporting RCSAs, to join our growing FTSE 250 business.

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This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and contributing to the effective operation of the internal control framework. 

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About the role 

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Reporting to the Manager of Internal Controls, you will provide support in implementing and maintaining of AJ Bell’s financial, operational, and compliance control environment.  

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You will assist with the implementation and ongoing monitoring of the Group’s internal control framework, with a primary focus on testing material and key controls.  This role will work alongside stakeholders in the business as well as engaging with senior leaders and Risk SMEs.  

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Key Responsibilities 

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• Conduct design effectiveness reviews of controls, create/review process maps, and work with the business and SMEs to resolve control design failures and monitor remediation plans. 

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• Perform operating effectiveness testing of controls, provide outcomes and recommendations, and work with the business to address root causes of control deficiencies and track remediation plans. 

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• Provide guidance and best practice advice to control owners on remediation activities and internal control improvements. 

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• Support the business with their Risk and Control Self Assessments and help support maturity and improvement of the process application. 

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• Support in the development of control indicators and measures to assess control effectiveness. 

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• Support in the development of continuous monitoring practices and using data analytics to assess control effectiveness. 

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• Support the business in understanding and applying how the new UK Corporate Governance Code requirements affect processes and controls. 

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• Assist in preparing management information and compiling control assessment findings and recommendations for reporting to Executive and Board Committees. 

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Competence, Knowledge & Skills 

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• Prior hands-on work in risk, internal control, or audit—ideally in Financial Services. 

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• Competent in conducting design and operating effectiveness testing, documenting outcomes, and tracking remediation activities. 

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• Able to produce well-structured written outputs and communicate findings verbally to stakeholders.  

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• Comfortable contributing to proposals, providing recommendations, and partnering with control owners to remediate weaknesses. 

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• Strong organisation with the ability to follow priorities and manage to tight reporting deadlines.  

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• Analytical problem solving, Logical, methodical approach—balancing detail with the bigger picture. 

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• Reporting & MI preparation, Comfortable compiling control assessment findings and recommendations for senior governance forums.  

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• Ability to assess control design, create/review process maps, identify design failures, and oversee remediation plans.  

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• Operating effectiveness testing, Skilled in testing and documenting controls, evaluating results, recommending corrective actions, and tracking remediation to closure using testing tools. 

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• Provide practical guidance and best practice advice on remediation and internal control improvements, experience in driving improvements through automation will be an advantage.  

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• Disciplined approach that captures evidence, maintains clear workpapers, and connects findings to root cause analysis and remediation.  

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• Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills, with the ability to follow priorities set by others. 

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About AJ Bell  

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AJ Bell is one of the UK’s fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors.  

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Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we’re helping more people take control of their financial futures.  

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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.  

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What we offer  

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• 26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays  

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• 7% Pension with matched contributions  

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• Discretionary bonus scheme  

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• Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE)  

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• Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare  

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• Free onsite gym  

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• Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria)  

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• Travel and bike loan schemes  

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• Employee Assistance Programme  

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Life at AJ Bell  

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• Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties  

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• Learning and development opportunities tailored to you  

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• Casual dress code  

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• Friendly, supportive team environment  

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Our ways of working  

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We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office.  

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For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships.  

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Inclusion & diversity  

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We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work.  

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We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.  

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