Enterprise Risk Manager - Technology Services in Manchester

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced risk professional to join our high performing Risk Team at our award‑winning investment platform. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with Technology functions and wants to make a real impact on how enterprise risk is understood, managed and embedded across a growing FTSE 250 business.

What the role involves:

• Partner with Technology Services to embed the Group Risk Management Framework.
• Support the ongoing development of the framework across AJ Bell.
• Promote a positive risk culture and provide education and guidance on risk processes.
• Participate in risk forums to help strengthen first line risk maturity.
• Support and challenge risk owners on risk and control assessments.
• Prepare and deliver training to increase business understanding of risk management.
• Oversee risk and control self‑assessments and complete controls testing as part of the annual control effectiveness review.
• Ensure the accuracy and quality of data within the Group’s risk system and promote its effective use.
• Support the risk incident process and provide independent assessment of incidents.
• Produce high quality, insightful reporting for forums, committees and external requirements.
• Conduct thematic risk reviews where additional assurance is required.
• Contribute to the Internal Capital Adequacy and Risk Assessment process, including scenario workshops.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong understanding of IT and technology risk areas such as cyber security, information security, IT resilience, disaster recovery, business continuity, data governance, privacy, change, and third‑party risk.
• At least five years’ experience in a risk‑focused role.
• Knowledge of risk‑management frameworks such as ISO31000, NIST, COBIT or COSO.
• Understanding of control frameworks and IT general controls.
• Experience in control assurance is desirable.
• Certifications such as ITIL Master or Expert, CISA or CRISC would be beneficial.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Commercial awareness and a pragmatic approach to risk.
• Excellent report writing, presentation skills and attention to detail.
• Strong planning, organisation and time‑management abilities.

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®.

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary
• Starting holiday entitlement of 27, 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 8%
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Annual free share awards scheme
• Buy As You Earn (BAYE) Scheme
• Health Cash Plan – provided by Simply Health
• Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
• Free gym
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike loan scheme
• Sick pay+ pledge
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave
• 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
• Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops
• 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 3‑4 days per week in the office. For new team members, the first 3 months will be spent full‑time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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.