View our cookie policy .Investment Platform Specialist page is loaded Investment Platform Specialistlocations: Edinburghtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 31, 2025 (10 days left to apply)job requisition id: R Job Description At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group.Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent.Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs: interactive investor, the UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them. Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the Role & Department We are seeking an Investment Platform Specialist to join our Asset Management Technology team. This is a front office role support role, focused on the Order Management System (OMS) and connected applications and Trading Venues. The team supports operations for the OMS across global regions APAC, EMEA and AMRS. You'll work at the intersection of technology, investment products and business operations supporting the delivery and performance of investment solutions.In Investments Technology, our Asset Management Tribe supports the products and processes employed by our asset management business. The tribe comprises a number of squads who are responsible for developing, maintaining and supporting the critical suite of applications and technologies. Key Responsibilities Dealer facing support as a key point of contact for portfolio managers, dealers and third-party vendors connected with our investment platform. Provide real-time support for trade execution and the investment management system (Charles River IMS) Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards. Oversee the functionality and performance of investment platforms, the identification, logging and resolution of defects. Collaborate within the Asset Management Tribe to enhance platform features or resolve technical issues. Working with end users to identify improvements to workflows and how we extract as much value as possible from our systems. Ensure the platform supports front office needs like order routing, pricing, and reporting. Working closely with other team members to provide full global service and share best practices. Work with service partners and vendors to ensure requirements of our business are being met. Working with internal stakeholders through business-as-usual tasks and project work. Performing some regular tasks around these systems which are key to business processes. Designing and documenting processes and procedures for both BAU investment activities and support. Involvement in projects and platform enhancement initiatives, particularly on platform maintenance Develop awareness of the industry and an understanding of common problems, issues and solutions. About the Candidate The ideal candidate will possess the following: Customer focus - works to understand business requirements and recommends practical and timely solutions Analytical skills and SQL/Excel proficiency Experience of FIX and desk based dealing applications in an enterprise environment Understanding of investment products (funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, OTC) Experience with front office systems and knowledge of trade lifecycle and settlement processes Experience of Windows Server environments Excellent communication for liaising with stakeholders and internal teams Experience of support ticketing systems such as Service Now, JIRA or equivalent Desirable Skills Experience in an Investment Management environment Understanding of Charles River Investment Management System (CRIMS) Understanding of Enterprise Scheduling Systems ITIL v4 Foundation ITIL Service Operations Powershell scripting or equivalent scripting language Network understanding including TelnetWe are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. You can find out more about what we do . An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you.At Aberdeen we've adopted a 'blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business., where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements - for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability - please let us know and we'll be happy to help. We're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.
Nov 21, 2025
Full time
View our cookie policy .Investment Platform Specialist page is loaded Investment Platform Specialistlocations: Edinburghtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 31, 2025 (10 days left to apply)job requisition id: R Job Description At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group.Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent.Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs: interactive investor, the UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them. Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the Role & Department We are seeking an Investment Platform Specialist to join our Asset Management Technology team. This is a front office role support role, focused on the Order Management System (OMS) and connected applications and Trading Venues. The team supports operations for the OMS across global regions APAC, EMEA and AMRS. You'll work at the intersection of technology, investment products and business operations supporting the delivery and performance of investment solutions.In Investments Technology, our Asset Management Tribe supports the products and processes employed by our asset management business. The tribe comprises a number of squads who are responsible for developing, maintaining and supporting the critical suite of applications and technologies. Key Responsibilities Dealer facing support as a key point of contact for portfolio managers, dealers and third-party vendors connected with our investment platform. Provide real-time support for trade execution and the investment management system (Charles River IMS) Ensure compliance with regulatory and operational standards. Oversee the functionality and performance of investment platforms, the identification, logging and resolution of defects. Collaborate within the Asset Management Tribe to enhance platform features or resolve technical issues. Working with end users to identify improvements to workflows and how we extract as much value as possible from our systems. Ensure the platform supports front office needs like order routing, pricing, and reporting. Working closely with other team members to provide full global service and share best practices. Work with service partners and vendors to ensure requirements of our business are being met. Working with internal stakeholders through business-as-usual tasks and project work. Performing some regular tasks around these systems which are key to business processes. Designing and documenting processes and procedures for both BAU investment activities and support. Involvement in projects and platform enhancement initiatives, particularly on platform maintenance Develop awareness of the industry and an understanding of common problems, issues and solutions. About the Candidate The ideal candidate will possess the following: Customer focus - works to understand business requirements and recommends practical and timely solutions Analytical skills and SQL/Excel proficiency Experience of FIX and desk based dealing applications in an enterprise environment Understanding of investment products (funds, ETFs, equities, fixed income, OTC) Experience with front office systems and knowledge of trade lifecycle and settlement processes Experience of Windows Server environments Excellent communication for liaising with stakeholders and internal teams Experience of support ticketing systems such as Service Now, JIRA or equivalent Desirable Skills Experience in an Investment Management environment Understanding of Charles River Investment Management System (CRIMS) Understanding of Enterprise Scheduling Systems ITIL v4 Foundation ITIL Service Operations Powershell scripting or equivalent scripting language Network understanding including TelnetWe are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. You can find out more about what we do . An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you.At Aberdeen we've adopted a 'blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business., where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements - for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability - please let us know and we'll be happy to help. We're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.
View our cookie policy .Engineer - Front End React/Next.js page is loaded Engineer - Front End React/Next.jslocations: Edinburghtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 18, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R Job Description At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group.Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent.Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs: interactive investor, the UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them. Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the Department The Client Technology team at Aberdeen focuses on delivering exceptional experiences for colleagues and clients by placing them at the centre of everything we do. The Technology function drives the strategic direction and management of all IT systems, including system design, programming, network and budget planning, database management, and operations. The Application Development & Support area develops and maintains all internal and external applications, while the Web, Mobile, and Front End team ensures seamless user experiences through expert design and support of distributed, object-oriented systems. About the Role We're looking for a proactive and skilled Software Engineer with strong experience in React, Next.js, and modern front-end tooling to join our Client Technology Engineering team. You'll be responsible for building high-quality, scalable web applications that span across multiple digital products, including those integrated into a broader technology ecosystem. In the client technology team we strive to give our colleagues and clients an exceptional experience, and we focus on putting them at the heart of what we do.This role involves working with a cloud-native front-end platform optimised for performance, edge delivery, and seamless integration with marketing and content systems. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain modern web applications using React and Next.js Build reusable UI components and document them using Storybook Ensure all front-end code meets accessibility standards (WCAG) and delivers inclusive user experiences Implement SEO best practices , including meta tags, structured data (schemas), and performance optimization Collaborate with designers, backend engineers, and marketing teams to deliver seamless user journeys across multiple web-based solutions Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment Work with a modern front-end hosting platform that supports edge functions, serverless APIs, and global CDN About the Candidate The ideal candidate will possess the following: Strong proficiency in React.js and Next.js , and experience with TypeScript and SSJS Experience with cloud services such as Azure , especially for package management (e.g., Azure Artifacts) Experience with Storybook for component development and documentation Solid understanding of CI/CD processes and tools Strong knowledge of web accessibility standards and best practices Experience implementing SEO strategies and structured data (JSON-LD schemas) Ability to proactively identify and solve problemsWe are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. You can find out more about what we do . An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you.At Aberdeen we've adopted a 'blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business., where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements - for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability - please let us know and we'll be happy to help. We're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.
Nov 09, 2025
Full time
View our cookie policy .Engineer - Front End React/Next.js page is loaded Engineer - Front End React/Next.jslocations: Edinburghtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 18, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R Job Description At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group.Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent.Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society.We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs: interactive investor, the UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them. Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the Department The Client Technology team at Aberdeen focuses on delivering exceptional experiences for colleagues and clients by placing them at the centre of everything we do. The Technology function drives the strategic direction and management of all IT systems, including system design, programming, network and budget planning, database management, and operations. The Application Development & Support area develops and maintains all internal and external applications, while the Web, Mobile, and Front End team ensures seamless user experiences through expert design and support of distributed, object-oriented systems. About the Role We're looking for a proactive and skilled Software Engineer with strong experience in React, Next.js, and modern front-end tooling to join our Client Technology Engineering team. You'll be responsible for building high-quality, scalable web applications that span across multiple digital products, including those integrated into a broader technology ecosystem. In the client technology team we strive to give our colleagues and clients an exceptional experience, and we focus on putting them at the heart of what we do.This role involves working with a cloud-native front-end platform optimised for performance, edge delivery, and seamless integration with marketing and content systems. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain modern web applications using React and Next.js Build reusable UI components and document them using Storybook Ensure all front-end code meets accessibility standards (WCAG) and delivers inclusive user experiences Implement SEO best practices , including meta tags, structured data (schemas), and performance optimization Collaborate with designers, backend engineers, and marketing teams to deliver seamless user journeys across multiple web-based solutions Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment Work with a modern front-end hosting platform that supports edge functions, serverless APIs, and global CDN About the Candidate The ideal candidate will possess the following: Strong proficiency in React.js and Next.js , and experience with TypeScript and SSJS Experience with cloud services such as Azure , especially for package management (e.g., Azure Artifacts) Experience with Storybook for component development and documentation Solid understanding of CI/CD processes and tools Strong knowledge of web accessibility standards and best practices Experience implementing SEO strategies and structured data (JSON-LD schemas) Ability to proactively identify and solve problemsWe are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. You can find out more about what we do . An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you.At Aberdeen we've adopted a 'blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business., where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements - for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability - please let us know and we'll be happy to help. We're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.
View our cookie policy .Lead Quality Coach page is loaded Lead Quality Coachlocations: Edinburghtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 26, 2025 (27 days left to apply)job requisition id: R Job Description At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group.Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent.Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society.We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs: interactive investor, the UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save and invest in the way that works for them. Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the department At Aberdeen Adviser, we are building a modern, scalable technology platform that empowers financial advisers to serve their clients more efficiently. Our engineering teams work in cross-functional squads to develop innovative, high-quality software solutions that make a real impact. We foster a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and continuous learning, where every engineer can shape the future of our platform. About the Role We're building a modern test function where quality is everyone's job. As Lead Quality Coach you'll operate as a principal quality leader and coach , enabling squads and large programmes to adopt manual testing excellence, exploratory practices, and quality first ways of working . You'll line lead and develop Quality Coaches/Manual Testers , shape programme level test strategies, and partner with the Lead Quality Engineer (Automation) to drive cross collaboration and side skilling across chapters-forming a cohesive, high performing testing leadership team. This role is centred on coaching, facilitation and process efficiency : you help teams ship the right thing, at the right quality, with the right evidence. Key Responsibilities Build capability in squads through 1:1 coaching, pairing, workshops, and test clinics; mentor manual testers and enable developers/product roles to contribute to quality. Define and assure risk based, manual led test strategies for products and programmes; facilitate acceptance criteria, test charters and UAT plans. Embed exploratory practices, session charters and notes; scale "whole team" testing rituals for fast learning cycles. Lean out test processes, reduce handoffs, improve feedback loops, and implement light weight evidence that satisfies governance. Co own the overall quality strategy, align manual and automation layers, and side skill both chapters to cross cover where needed-presenting a single, trusted test leadership voice. About the candidate Test design techniques, risk analysis, requirements ambiguity hunting, charter driven exploratory testing, accessibility/usability checks, UAT facilitation. Proven record coaching multi disciplinary teams (engineers, PMs, designers), running workshops, and shifting teams from "tester owned" to whole team quality . Confident shaping cross team test plans, aligning dependencies, and reporting risk & readiness at initiative level. Experience simplifying flows, removing waste, and implementing minimal but sufficient evidence for compliance. Test management/notes tools, lightweight documentation, defect/triage workflows, and collaboration tooling; able to read automation output enough to coach decisions alongside the Lead QE.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. You can find out more about what we do . An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you.At Aberdeen we've adopted a 'blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business., where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements - for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability - please let us know and we'll be happy to help. We're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.
Oct 31, 2025
Full time
View our cookie policy .Lead Quality Coach page is loaded Lead Quality Coachlocations: Edinburghtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 26, 2025 (27 days left to apply)job requisition id: R Job Description At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group.Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent.Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society.We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs: interactive investor, the UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save and invest in the way that works for them. Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the department At Aberdeen Adviser, we are building a modern, scalable technology platform that empowers financial advisers to serve their clients more efficiently. Our engineering teams work in cross-functional squads to develop innovative, high-quality software solutions that make a real impact. We foster a culture of collaboration, experimentation, and continuous learning, where every engineer can shape the future of our platform. About the Role We're building a modern test function where quality is everyone's job. As Lead Quality Coach you'll operate as a principal quality leader and coach , enabling squads and large programmes to adopt manual testing excellence, exploratory practices, and quality first ways of working . You'll line lead and develop Quality Coaches/Manual Testers , shape programme level test strategies, and partner with the Lead Quality Engineer (Automation) to drive cross collaboration and side skilling across chapters-forming a cohesive, high performing testing leadership team. This role is centred on coaching, facilitation and process efficiency : you help teams ship the right thing, at the right quality, with the right evidence. Key Responsibilities Build capability in squads through 1:1 coaching, pairing, workshops, and test clinics; mentor manual testers and enable developers/product roles to contribute to quality. Define and assure risk based, manual led test strategies for products and programmes; facilitate acceptance criteria, test charters and UAT plans. Embed exploratory practices, session charters and notes; scale "whole team" testing rituals for fast learning cycles. Lean out test processes, reduce handoffs, improve feedback loops, and implement light weight evidence that satisfies governance. Co own the overall quality strategy, align manual and automation layers, and side skill both chapters to cross cover where needed-presenting a single, trusted test leadership voice. About the candidate Test design techniques, risk analysis, requirements ambiguity hunting, charter driven exploratory testing, accessibility/usability checks, UAT facilitation. Proven record coaching multi disciplinary teams (engineers, PMs, designers), running workshops, and shifting teams from "tester owned" to whole team quality . Confident shaping cross team test plans, aligning dependencies, and reporting risk & readiness at initiative level. Experience simplifying flows, removing waste, and implementing minimal but sufficient evidence for compliance. Test management/notes tools, lightweight documentation, defect/triage workflows, and collaboration tooling; able to read automation output enough to coach decisions alongside the Lead QE.We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. You can find out more about what we do . An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you.At Aberdeen we've adopted a 'blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business., where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements - for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability - please let us know and we'll be happy to help. We're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.
View our cookie policy .Controls Assurance Manager - COO page is loaded Controls Assurance Manager - COOlocations: Edinburgh: Edinburghtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 24, 2025 (27 days left to apply)job requisition id: R Job Description At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group.Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society. We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs: interactive investor, the UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save and invest in the way that works for them. Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Our investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the Department The Technology Controls Assurance team sits within the Chief Operating Office (COO), which was established earlier this year as part of a strategic restructure. The COO function includes procurement, change, supplier management and technology controls. The department is central to ensuring our people and data remain safe, and is focused on maturing our control testing capabilities and embedding robust assurance practices across the business. About the Role This is a senior individual contributor role with the opportunity to shape and influence the future of technology controls assurance at Aberdeen. You'll work closely with the Head of Governance, Risk & Control and internal stakeholders to develop and implement our ICT Risk Framework. You'll be responsible for operating and enhancing control oversight activities, delivering risk-based reporting, and supporting external reviews and regulatory engagements. This role offers the chance to build a strong internal profile, acting as a bridge between third-party testers and internal control owners. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate control oversight activities to assess effectiveness against regulatory and policy standards Provide consultancy and expertise to improve control design and operation Deliver insightful, risk-based reporting to senior stakeholders and regulators Support the implementation of ICT risk initiatives to drive continuous improvement Collaborate with internal teams and third-party providers to ensure control readiness and quality Contribute to the evolution of our testing environment and assurance maturity About the Candidate The ideal candidate will possess the following: Strong understanding of IT, Security, and operational resilience in large organisations Proven experience with information security controls and standards (e.g. COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001/2) Demonstrable knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management in a technical setting Experience delivering assurance activities, including control testing Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure Exposure to cloud technologies (Azure preferred)We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. You can find out more about what we do . An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you.At Aberdeen we've adopted a 'blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business., where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements - for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability - please let us know and we'll be happy to help. We're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.
Oct 30, 2025
Full time
View our cookie policy .Controls Assurance Manager - COO page is loaded Controls Assurance Manager - COOlocations: Edinburgh: Edinburghtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: November 24, 2025 (27 days left to apply)job requisition id: R Job Description At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK's leading Wealth & Investments group.Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry's best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders and society. We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent.Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients' evolving needs: interactive investor, the UK's second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save and invest in the way that works for them. Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. Our investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes. About the Department The Technology Controls Assurance team sits within the Chief Operating Office (COO), which was established earlier this year as part of a strategic restructure. The COO function includes procurement, change, supplier management and technology controls. The department is central to ensuring our people and data remain safe, and is focused on maturing our control testing capabilities and embedding robust assurance practices across the business. About the Role This is a senior individual contributor role with the opportunity to shape and influence the future of technology controls assurance at Aberdeen. You'll work closely with the Head of Governance, Risk & Control and internal stakeholders to develop and implement our ICT Risk Framework. You'll be responsible for operating and enhancing control oversight activities, delivering risk-based reporting, and supporting external reviews and regulatory engagements. This role offers the chance to build a strong internal profile, acting as a bridge between third-party testers and internal control owners. Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate control oversight activities to assess effectiveness against regulatory and policy standards Provide consultancy and expertise to improve control design and operation Deliver insightful, risk-based reporting to senior stakeholders and regulators Support the implementation of ICT risk initiatives to drive continuous improvement Collaborate with internal teams and third-party providers to ensure control readiness and quality Contribute to the evolution of our testing environment and assurance maturity About the Candidate The ideal candidate will possess the following: Strong understanding of IT, Security, and operational resilience in large organisations Proven experience with information security controls and standards (e.g. COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001/2) Demonstrable knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management in a technical setting Experience delivering assurance activities, including control testing Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and remain calm under pressure Exposure to cloud technologies (Azure preferred)We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to one of our UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. One of our team will reach out to support you through your application process. Our benefits There's more to working life than coming home with a good salary. We have an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported.When you join us, your reward will be one of the best around. This includes 40 days' annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary performance-based bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a range of flexible benefits - including gym discounts, season ticket loans and access to an employee discount portal. You can read more about our benefits Our business Enabling our clients to be better investors drives everything we do. Our business is structured around three distinct areas - our vectors of growth - focused on our clients' changing needs. You can find out more about what we do . An inclusive way of working Whatever way you like to work, if you have the talent and commitment to join our team, we'd like to hear from you.At Aberdeen we've adopted a 'blended working' approach. This approach combines the benefits of face-to-face collaboration, coaching and connecting in our offices with the flexibility of working from home. It enables colleagues to find a balance that works for their roles, their teams, our clients and our business., where diverse perspectives drive our actions, is at the core of who we are and what we do. If you need assistance with your application, or a reasonable adjustment to your interview arrangements - for example, because you are neurodivergent, or have a physical, sensory, cognitive, mental, visible or invisible disability - please let us know and we'll be happy to help. We're committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and which is free from any form of unfair or unlawful treatment. We define diversity in its broadest sense - this includes but is not limited to our diversity of educational and professional backgrounds, experience, cognitive and neurodiversity, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, religion or belief and ethnicity and geographical provenance. We support a culture that values meritocracy, fairness and transparency and welcomes enquiries from everyone. If you need assistance or an adjustment due to a disability please let us know as part of your application and we will assist.