Engineering Manager

To further our continued expansion, we are looking for an Engineering Manager to align to our direct-to-consumer business unit. You will be working with our talented team of engineers on our award-winning applications. This is a managerial role where you will be helping further develop an inspiring, dynamic workplace where teams are empowered to drive great customer experiences and business results.

At AJ Bell we are building the future of personal wealth management platforms through our technology. We have a strong culture of curiosity and collaboration and expect our technology teams to drive the business forward.

A day in the Life…

• Leading multiple squads of engineers building delightful experiences for our AJ Bell.
• Working across the technology organisation to integrate with services and APIs that power our industry leading solutions.
• Encourage continual improvement, engagement, and a growth mindset across the team.
• Promote an environment where there is strong ethos of teamwork and accountability.
• Create an inclusive culture, recognising all contributions and tackling issues directly in a positive manner.
• Take responsibility for driving and implementing change within the organisation.
• Translate business strategy into clear priorities and objectives with the teams
• Collaborate with our Product leaders on roadmaps, features and enhancements for the future strategy.
• Lead on performance, setting and driving high standards.
• Ensure the team are aligned and delivering against business priorities from and evolving project backlog.
• Understand the strategic direction outside of the aligned business unit to create value for the whole business.
• Set, manage, and work with team members on agreed objectives.

Skills we would like you to have

• Experience managing multiple teams in a fast paced, dynamic technology environment.
• Strong background in engineering with previous development experience.
• Strong focus and track record of delivering product led initiatives.
• Hands on development experience in an enterprise setting.
• Working knowledge and experience of Agile principles.
• Ability to motivate, encourage and push improvement initiatives.
• Comfortable having direct conversations, holding your team, peers and leaders accountable.
• Pragmatism, you can prioritize, simplify, and drive a path towards results.

The nice to haves

• Background in Financial Services, specifically Wealth Management.
• Business relationships within the Wealth Management sector.
• Understanding of financial markets and financial data.

How we work

• With pride – placing value on our people and our customers
• With transparency – encouraging open dialog
• With agility – ship frequently, delivering incremental value
• With others – collaboration is key across the organisation
• With open minds – everyone in the team has a voice

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 484,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £72.6billion. 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 1300 employees and have been named one of the Sunday Times ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years.

There are opportunities for growth and professional development for employees wanting to progress within their career including induction training and our study support scheme which is part of our benefits package.

There is an active programme of social events throughout the year, which are open to all employees.

What we offer:

• Competitive starting salary
• Generous holiday allowance of 27 days, increasing up to 30 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Holiday buy/sell scheme
• Hybrid working policy
• Casual dress code
• Discretionary bi-annual bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Buy as you earn share scheme
• Free shares scheme
• Paid study support for qualifications
• Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one
• Bike loan
• Season ticket loan portal
• Discounted PMI and Dental
• Free gym
• Paid volunteering opportunities
• Free social events and more

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.