IT & Data Analyst Auditor - AJ Bell : Job Details

We are now seeking an IT and Data Analyst Auditor to join our Internal Audit team. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in planning, executing, and managing technology audit assignments as part of the Annual Internal Audit Plan. You will ensure the integrity of technology-related controls and drive data analytics strategies across technology and non-technology audits.

Are you a tenacious and innovative professional with a passion for technology and audit? Do you thrive on exploring new audit methodologies, leveraging your expertise in data analytics and understanding of technology risks to drive meaningful impact? If you excel at simplifying complex concepts and pride yourself on enhancing processes for greater efficiency, we’d love to hear from you.

What you'll do:

• Conduct audits to assess technology-related controls, evaluating their design, effectiveness, and efficiency.
• Lead data analytics efforts in audit reviews, utilising tools like Alteryx, KNIME, SQL, Python, PowerBI, and Tableau to test controls and offer operational insights.
• Develop audit plans for Technology Services, set audit timetables and budgets, and create detailed risk and control matrices. Document key findings and draft reports for senior stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with Technology Services leaders, enhancing audit effectiveness and fostering collaboration.
• Spearhead strategies for using data analytics across various audits, ensuring data gathering aligns with audit goals.

What you'll have:

• CISA or equivalent (e.g., IIA QICA) or a related BCS/computer science degree (preferred but not essential)
• Strong understanding of technology risks in areas such as cyber and information security, user access controls, change management, cloud infrastructure, and disaster recovery.
• Ability to map processes, analyse data flows, and create accurate data requests for audit purposes.
• Proven use of data analytics within audits to test controls and assess efficiency.
• Familiarity with IT Governance and risk management frameworks, especially in risk and control self-assessment testing.
• Proficiency in data analytics and visualisation tools, with experience identifying control gaps and devising clear, effective solutions.
• Clear, concise communication skills to present complex issues to senior stakeholders.
• A self-starter with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of FCA and other financial services regulatory requirements (preferred but not essential)

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 542,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £86.5 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 1,450 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 25 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 6%
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual free share awards scheme
• Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
• Health Cash Plan - provided by SimplyHealth
• 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 2 days per week from home. 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.