Job Description

We’re looking for a Senior Investment Analyst to help build AJ Bell’s profile as a leading voice on investment markets, economics and retail investing.

This is a high profile role for someone who combines strong investment and economic knowledge with the ability to communicate complex topics clearly and engagingly. You’ll act as an AJ Bell brand ambassador and media spokesperson, providing authoritative insight on markets, investment trends and the economy across national, consumer and trade media.

Alongside responding to the daily news agenda, you’ll develop original analysis and thought leadership, create engaging content for our customers and help identify the investment stories and themes that matter to retail investors.

What you’ll be doing

Media and PR

• Act as a regular spokesperson on investment markets, macroeconomics and investing across TV, radio, national, consumer and trade media.
• Provide timely, authoritative analysis of market movements, investment trends, economic data and geopolitical developments.
• Identify compelling investment stories and angles that strengthen AJ Bell’s presence in the national and financial media.
• Produce clear and engaging commentary in response to market events, economic announcements, regulatory developments and legislative changes.
• Respond quickly to media requests for expert investment and economic insight.
• Develop original, data-led analysis and thought leadership on issues affecting investors, producing reports, press releases and supporting content.
• Develop and contribute to longer-term PR campaigns around key investment and economic themes.
• Work closely with our Investments, PR, Marketing and Content teams to identify opportunities to grow AJ Bell’s profile and reach new audiences.

Content and customer engagement

• Produce high-quality investment and market content for the AJ Bell website.
• Create and present video content explaining investment concepts, market events and economic developments.
• Contribute regularly to AJ Bell podcasts, webinars and other digital content.
• Help create engaging educational content that makes investing and financial markets more accessible to retail investors.
• Provide expert insight for social media and other customer communications where appropriate.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be someone who is genuinely interested in markets, investing and the wider economic environment, but just as importantly, you’ll know how to turn that knowledge into engaging commentary that resonates with customers and the media.

You’ll be comfortable working at pace, responding to breaking market developments and proactively identifying the stories and investment themes that will generate interest.

You’ll also have:

• Proven experience within investment markets, investment research, asset or wealth management, financial journalism, economics or a closely related field.
• Strong knowledge of investment markets, asset classes and macroeconomics.
• A clear understanding of how economic data, monetary policy and geopolitical developments influence financial markets and retail investors.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial topics clearly to a broad audience.
• Experience producing investment analysis, market commentary or financial content for external audiences.
• A good understanding of retail investing and the issues that matter to individual investors.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the confidence to build relationships across the business and externally.
• The ability to work effectively under demanding deadlines in a fast-moving news environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• A proactive, curious approach, with the drive to uncover new ideas, stories and angles.
• The confidence to represent AJ Bell publicly, including through media interviews, podcasts, webinars and events.

Experience of the investment platform market and an understanding of AJ Bell’s position within it would be advantageous.

It would be great if you also have

• A professional investment qualification such as CFA, CISI, IMC or equivalent.
• A degree in economics, finance, investment or a related discipline.
• Previous experience as a media spokesperson, particularly across TV or radio.
• Experience presenting webinars, podcasts, panels or public events.

Working pattern

We’re open to applications on either a full-time or part-time basis and welcome interest from experienced investment professionals, economists and financial journalists looking for a more flexible working arrangement.

This is an opportunity to use your investment expertise in a highly visible role, helping shape how AJ Bell talks about markets, economics and investing while making complex financial topics more accessible to millions of UK investors.

About AJ Bell 

AJ Bell is one of the UK’s fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. 

Today, over 723,000 customers trust us to manage more than £108.7 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we’re helping more people take control of their financial futures. 

We’re proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work® in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. 

What we offer 

• 26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 
• 7% Pension with matched contributions 
• Discretionary bonus scheme 
• Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) 
• Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare 
• Free onsite gym 
• Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) 
• Travel and bike loan schemes 
• Employee Assistance Programme 

Life at AJ Bell 

• Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties 
• Learning and development opportunities tailored to you 
• Casual dress code 
• Friendly, supportive team environment 

Our ways of working 

We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of  50% of your working time per month spent in the office. 

For new starters, there’s an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. 

Inclusion & diversity 

We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. 

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.