Job description
Due to growth, our Dealing Services team is expanding!
At AJ Bell, we're in the business of helping people invest. Thousands of customers place deals through us to buy shares on the stockmarket and other investments, and our Dealing Services Teams are there to help them.
Do you have a passion for trading and investing? Could you be our next Dealing Services Agent helping AJ Bell customers execute their deals? We are looking to recruit hardworking, articulate individuals who will play a key role in providing our award-winning service to our customers.
We have big growth plans with multiple opportunities available. Inductions will take place for these roles fortnightly.
What does the job involve?
- Our Dealing Services Agents support customers by phone, email and secure message, placing and executing deals over the phone ensuring that the highest level of customer service is provided at all times.
- We’re recognised for our great customer service and this role is pivotal in dealing with, and answering, a variety of queries in a timely and professional manner.
- You’ll be taking inbound calls and also responding to incoming emails, with all aspects of the work carried out in line with service level agreements and our compliance policies.
You’ll enjoy a comprehensive structured training programme and on-going support to enhance your knowledge and experience.
Career progression is something we pride ourselves on here at AJ Bell, and when you are ready, we will help you take your career to the next stage. We also offer paid study support for professional qualifications.
Knowledge & Experience:
- Dealing experience is not essential but a keen interest and knowledge in trading is beneficial
- Five GCSEs grades A*-C (or equivalent), including Math & English
- The ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills
- A polite and professional telephone manner
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
- Competent with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
This role is 40 hours per week with varied shift patterns on a rota basis, covering opening times; Monday to Friday 8am till 9pm, and to include some bank holidays.
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 455,000 customers using our award-winning platform propositions to manage assets totalling more than £68.6 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 1200 employees and have been named one of the Sunday Times ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ for five 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.
In return we will provide all the training and support you need in order to develop within your role.
What we offer:
- £24,000 - £25,000 (Depending on experience)
- 25 days holiday 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
- On-site gym and personal trainer led classes
- 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.