Business Resilience & Regulatory (DORA) Specialist

ION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology firm in Greater London seeks a Business Resilience & Regulatory Specialist to ensure compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). The successful candidate will strengthen operational resilience and mitigate disruptions, working closely with stakeholders. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, particularly in UK regulatory compliance. The position includes developing training programs and managing risk assessment processes, contributing to a supportive and diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity or operational resilience.
• Strong understanding of UK regulatory requirements including DORA.
• Proficient in conducting risk assessments and compliance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation of a business resilience framework aligned with DORA.
• Design and execute DORA related workshops.
• Develop training programs on resilience and risk management.

Skills

Regulatory compliance expertise

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in risk management tools

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Risk Management or related field

Tools

Business continuity software

Job description

The Role

We are seeking a Business Resilience & Regulatory Specialist to play a key role in ensuring compliance with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and supporting the transition to business-as-usual (BAU) processes. This role is strategically critical in strengthening our operational resilience, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating potential operational disruptions. The successful candidate will have a strong regulatory background and be pivotal in meeting program delivery requirements while coordinating with various stakeholders.

Experience in managing key stakeholder relationships and a solid technical understanding are essential.

Responsibilties

• Regulatory Compliance & Framework Development:
  • Support the implementation of a comprehensive business resilience framework aligned with DORA and other regulatory requirements (e.g., NIST, ISO 22301, ISO 27001).
  • Develop training materials, policies, controls, and risk assessment methodologies to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
  • Support key pillars of the DORA program, including ICT Risk Management, Digital Resilience Testing, and Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM).
• Stakeholder Coordination & Engagement:
  • Design and execute DORA related workshops to support the successful delivery of the DORA programme.
  • Ensure all stakeholders are engaged and informed during the DORA compliance implementation and transition to BAU.
  • Facilitate program delivery requirements and track progress towards compliance objectives.
  • Work closely with SMEs, legal teams, and business functions to ensure seamless regulatory adherence.
• Training & Awareness:
  • Design and execute DORA related workshops to support the successful delivery of the DORA programme.
  • Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on resilience and risk management practices.
  • Foster a culture of preparedness and continuous improvement across ION Markets.

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Risk Management, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity, operational resilience, systems architecture, or related fields, with extensive exposure to Operational Resilience, particularly DORA.
• Strong understanding of UK regulatory requirements and frameworks such as DORA, NIST, ISO 22301, and ISO 27001.
• Proven experience conducting risk assessments, regulatory compliance reviews, and resilience testing.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable plans and track them to completion.Strong stakeholder management and ability to work with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, regulatory-driven environment.
• Proficiency in risk management tools, business continuity software, and regulatory reporting systems.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CBCP are highly desirable.
• Experience in Agile environments and managing multiple priorities efficiently.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex regulatory information to diverse stakeholders.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively in complex environments.

If you are passionate about operational resilience, regulatory compliance and risk management, we encourage you to apply and contribute to strengthening our organization's resilience framework.

About Us

We’re a diverse group of visionary innovators who provide trading and workflow automation software, high-value analytics, and strategic consulting to corporations, central banks, financial institutions, and governments. Founded in 1999, we’ve achieved tremendous growth by bringing together some of the best and most successful financial technology companies in the world.

Over 2,000 of the world’s leading corporations, including 50% of the Fortune 500 and 30% of the world’s central banks, trust ION solutions to manage their cash, in-house banking, commodity supply chain, trading and risk.

Over 800 of the world’s leading banks and broker-dealers use our electronic trading platforms to operate the world’s financial market infrastructure.

ION is a rapidly expanding and dynamic group with 13,000 employees and offices in more than 40 cities around the globe.

Our ever-expanding global footprint, cutting edge products, and over 40,000 customers worldwide provide an unparalleled career experience for those who share our vision.

ION is committed to maintaining a supportive and inclusive environment for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We respect the varied identities, abilities, cultures, and traditions of the individuals who comprise our organization and recognize the value that different backgrounds and points of view bring to our business.

ION adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy that prohibits discriminatory practices or harassment against applicants or employees based on any legally impermissible factor.