Information Security Analyst

Job Description

To support the IT Risk & Security Manager in managing and reporting the Information Security Risks faced by Technology Services (TS) in delivering AJ Bell’s systems and services. Key to this is maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the data that resides upon those systems.

Additionally, this role will be responsible for coordinating and responding to activities affiliated with external/internal IT audits as well as due diligence exercises requested by our external business partners and those we perform on our suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assessment, planning and co-ordination of patch management activities for internal systems and hardware
• Overseeing vulnerability scanning to confirm the effectiveness of patching
• Assessing and recommending server hardening activities to be completed by the Infrastructure and Service Delivery teams
• Undertaking risk profiling of AJ Bell’s information and technology assets
• Supporting and advising on projects and change initiatives to ensure that there is no negative impact on our security posture
• Supporting the administration of email and web gateways
• Monitoring external information sources to make recommendations on latest security threats and vulnerabilities that affect our technical estate

Essential Experience, Knowledge And Skills:

• Strong understanding and knowledge of Information Security risk management tools and techniques
• Experience of Information Security standards and frameworks
• Awareness and understanding of the Information Security threat landscape
• Understanding of Information Security solutions e.g. email / web gateways, SIEM, Endpoint protection etc.
• Knowledge/experience working with firewalls is highly advantageous
• Awareness of Cloud security solutions and standards is highly advantageous
• Experience working within recognised Information Security frameworks and best practices such as ISO27001, NIST etc.
• Experience in an Information Security role gained in a financial services or e-commerce environment is preferred
• Ability to challenge approach, strategy and implementation to ensure Information Security is consistently considered and improved
• Structured, self-starting, flexible and enjoy working in fast-paced environments
• Ability to plan, organise and follow through on assigned tasks and complete with little or no prompting from management

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 620,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £96.1 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®.

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 of 25 days, 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 7%
• 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 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 (Subject to availability)
• Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops
• Ongoing technical training
• Professional qualification support
• Talent development 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 a minimum of 50% of the month 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.

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.