Job Description

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• Strong experience in digital product delivery and change management, ideally within financial services
• Proven track record of leading and coordinating delivery across cross-functional teams
• Working knowledge of Agile methodologies and sprint-based delivery
• Understanding of FCA regulatory framework and delivering compliant change

COMPETENCE & SKILLS

• Understanding of digital platforms and customer-facing technologies, ideally within investment or financial services
• Excellent skills in requirements gathering, user story writing, and producing clear documentation for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable, testable, and deliverable solutions
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills—able to influence and coordinate across multiple departments
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving skills, organisational talent, and the ability to prioritise effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret and challenge requirements and identify solutions
• Skilled in documentation of requirements, process flows, and delivery tracking
• Committed to continuous improvement and personal development
• Collaborative team player with a focus on quality and outcomes

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 2024 named a Great Place to Work®.

The Product Development Manager will be instrumental in steering the successful delivery of new features, enhancements, and product innovations across our digital platforms. As a key member of a cross-functional squad, this role serves as the conduit between strategic product vision and operational execution, ensuring that product changes are thoroughly defined, implemented efficiently, and meet customer, business, and regulatory standards