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Identity and Access Management Analyst

AJ Bell - Manchester

Full-time (Permanent)
Competitive plus benefit and bonus
Manchester
Published on
6 September 2024

The Identity and Access Management Analyst will perform access controls such as user access reviews, provisioning and de-provisioning user accounts, and managing role-based access controls (RBAC). 

What you'll do

  • Provision of access for joiners, movers, and leavers, collaborating with multiple teams within the enterprise to ensure that users have access to the resources necessary to perform their respective roles.
  • Periodic access recertification and follow up activities to ensure the access and privileges are adjusted accordingly to confirmation of line managers.
  • Drives campaigns and plays a critical role in supporting users to acquire the required skills for identity self-management. 
  • Preparing for and supporting internal and external audits related to access controls and IAM processes.
  • Generating and analysing reports on access control activities, incidents, and compliance status.
  • Identifying and mitigating risks associated with identity and access management.
  • Developing, implementing, and maintaining IAM policies, standards, and procedures and ensuring AJ Bell’s processes align
  • Developing and delivering training sessions and materials for end-users and IT staff.
  • Continuously improving IAM processes and technologies to enhance security and efficiency.

What you'll have

  • Proficiency with IAM-related tools and platforms such as Active Directory, SailPoint, CyberArk, Microsoft Azure AD and basic PowerShell scripting.
  • Knowledge of role-based access control (RBAC), attribute-based access control (ABAC), and discretionary access control (DAC).
  • Strong grasp of information security principles and practices.
  • Knowledge of regulations and standards such as GDPR, NIST and ISO 27001.
  • Ability to analyse access control data to identify patterns and anomalies.
  • Skills in conducting root cause analysis of security incidents related to IAM.
  • Experience in quickly resolving IAM-related incidents and issues.
  • Ability to clearly communicate technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to stay updated with the latest IAM technologies and trends and apply them to improve security and efficiency.

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 528,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £83.7 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 1,400 employees and have been named one of the UK's 'Best 100 Companies to Work For’ for six consecutive years.

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
  • 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 Medicash
  • Discounted private healthcare scheme and dental plan
  • Free gym membership, with an 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
  • Personal development programmes built around you and your career goals, including access to personal skills workshops
  • Ongoing technical training
  • Professional qualification support
  • Talent management 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 your working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be 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.

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