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AJ Bell • Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Salary: 250 compa
Role & seniority
Stack/tools
Internal controls/risk/audit domain
Design and operating effectiveness testing
Process mapping, control design reviews
Data analytics for continuous monitoring
Risk and Control Self Assessments (RCSA)
Reporting to Executive/Board committees; familiarity with UK Corporate Governance Code
Top 3 responsibilities
Conduct design effectiveness reviews of controls; map processes; coordinate remediation plans with control owners
Perform operating effectiveness testing; document outcomes; recommend root-cause actions and track remediation
Advise control owners on remediation and internal control improvements; support RCSA maturity and MI/reporting
Must-have skills
Hands-on internal controls, risk, or audit experience (prefer Financial Services)
Competent in design and operating effectiveness testing; evidence-based with clear documentation
Clear, concise written and verbal communication; stakeholder collaboration and influence
Planning/time management; ability to meet tight reporting cycles
Analytical problem-solving; methodical, evidence-driven
Experience in control design reviews, process mapping, and governance reporting
Nice-to-haves
Experience driving control automation improvements
Proficiency with data analytics for control monitoring
Familiarity with UK Corporate Governance Code impact on processes and controls
Prior success
Job Description We are seeking a motivated and technically strong Internal Controls Tester, with experience in controls testing and supporting RCSAs, to join our growing FTSE 250 business. Reporting to the Manager of Internal Controls, you will provide support in implementing and maintaining the Group’s financial, operational, and compliance control environment.
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. This is a hybrid role with a requirement to work from our Manchester office around 50% of the time. We ask that applicants consider this requirement carefully before applying.
Internal controls & risk/audit experience: Prior hands on work in risk, internal control, or audit—ideally in Financial Services.
Testing discipline: Competent in conducting design and operating effectiveness testing, documenting outcomes, and tracking remediation activities.
Clear, concise communication: Able to produce well structured written outputs and communicate findings verbally to stakeholders.
Stakeholder collaboration & influence: Comfortable contributing to proposals, providing recommendations, and partnering with control owners to remediate weaknesses.
Planning & time management: Strong organisation with the ability to follow priorities and manage to tight reporting deadlines.
Analytical problem solving: Logical, methodical approach—balancing detail with the bigger picture.
Reporting & MI preparation: Comfortable compiling control assessment findings and recommendations for senior governance forums.
Design effectiveness reviews & process mapping: Ability to assess control design, create/review process maps, identify design failures, and oversee remediation plans.
Operating effectiveness testing: Skilled in testing and documenting controls, evaluating results, recommending corrective actions, and tracking remediation to closure using testing tools.
Advisory to control owners: Provide practical guidance and best practice advice on remediation and internal control improvements; experience in driving improvements through automation will be an advantage.
Methodical documentation & traceability: Disciplined approach that captures evidence, maintains clear workpapers, and connects findings to root cause analysis and remediation.
Time management: Strong planning, organisation, and time management skills, with the ability to follow priorities set by others.
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 2024 and 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.
Business Areas: Operational Change
Location: Manchester
Department: Operational Governance