At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee operational activities, ensuring compliance and risk management for SIPP Trustee.
- Company: Join AJ Bell, a fast-growing investment platform with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days holiday, flexible working options, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a company recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in financial services while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in team leadership within finance and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 60000 £ per year.
We’re looking for an Operational Oversight Manager at AJ Bell to ensure the effective operation of our Trustee Oversight function, reporting to the Senior Oversight Manager.
In the role, you’ll ensure that robust systems, controls and governance are in place to manage associated risks, meet regulatory requirements and support AJ Bell’s long-term strategic objectives.
What you’ll be doing:
- Provide first line oversight of operational activities performed on behalf of the SIPP Trustee, ensuring appropriate controls and governance are in place to manage risk and ensure regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to assess and monitor key processes related to SIPP administration (e.g., benefits processing, contributions, transfers).
- Ensure SIPP Trustee risks are identified, assessed, and accurately recorded.
- Maintain effective management information (MI).
- Conduct root cause analysis of exceptions and trends to inform risk management and drive continuous improvement.
- Track and monitor open actions, ensuring timely updates and appropriate closure.
- Monitor market developments and regulatory change, providing analysis and recommendations as appropriate.
- Contribute to change initiatives and process improvements, supporting the continuous enhancement of oversight activities in line with regulatory expectations, internal risk appetite, and business needs.
- Lead and develop the team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Effectively manage resources to ensure the timely, accurate, and cost-effective completion of all oversight activities.
What you’ll bring:
- Proven experience of leading and developing teams, within a financial services environment.
- A proactive, confident communicator at all levels.
- CISI Investment Operations Certificate (IOC).
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Timely and appropriate escalation.
- Problem solving and decision making.
- Planning, organisation, and time management.
About AJ Bell:
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. 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. 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.
What we offer:
27 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme.
