Operational Resilience - Assistant Manager

KPMG UK; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG UK seeks an Assistant Manager for Operational Resilience in London. This role involves managing client projects, advising on regulations, and developing resilience strategies across financial services. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong stakeholder management and project management skills, fostering innovation and collaboration within teams.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Operational Resilience components.
• Experience with financial services regulations.
• Strong relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Operational Resilience client projects across sectors.
• Advise clients on regulatory impacts and practices.
• Support planning and implementation of resilience strategies.

Skills

Operational Resilience

Business Continuity

Crisis Management

Stakeholder Management

Project Management

Communication

Technology Solutions

Education

Degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Operational Resilience - Assistant Manager

Operational Resilience - Assistant Manager

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Job Title/Req Number: Retail – Assistant Manager – Operational Resilience

Base Location: London, plus network of 20 offices nationally: www.kpmg88careers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations

The KPMG Risk and Consulting function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from 20 UK offices with a base in London we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

By encompassing a wide range of disciplines across a breadth of areas such as FRTB, Traded Risk, Conduct risk, Model Validation and Ops Risk we become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time.

Why Join KPMG as Assistant Manager – Operational Resilience?

At KPMG, you'll be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team that’s shaping the future of Operational Resilience across the financial services sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact client projects, contribute to cutting-edge regulatory advisory, and collaborate with industry-leading experts. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of resilience strategies, from business continuity to crisis management, while helping clients navigate evolving regulations and build robust operating models. With KPMG’s commitment to innovation, professional development, and inclusive culture, you’ll be empowered to grow your expertise, lead meaningful change, and make a real difference in a supportive and agile environment.

What will you be doing?

• We require the individual to deliver Operational Resilience client projects and support internal proposition development across all sectors.
• Support the integration of broader risk and regulatory topics within Operational Resilience.
• Advise clients on the benefits and impact of Operational Resilience regulations, current industry practices and advancements.
• Keep abreast of all latest trends and any new Operational Resilience regulations, leveraging international SME support where applicable.
• Contributing capability experience to Operational Resilience bids and broader Risk and Regulatory Advisory bids and engagements as a SME in your field of expertise.
• Support the planning and performing Operational Resilience analysis and assessments using proven methodologies. As well as, supporting the design, development and implementation of Operational Resilience strategies, target operating models and implementation plans.

What will you need to do it?

• Strong understanding of Operational Resilience and its underlying components (Business Continuity & Crisis Management).
• Good understanding of financial services firms' businesses, structures, governance frameworks, risk management and process and control arrangements, in the Financial Services sector (especially Banking and/or Investment Management sectors).
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills and ability to develop and maintain strong internal and external networks.
• Experience of Operational Resilience regulation impacting banking clients and knowledge of new regulatory developments impacting them.
• Flexibility and agility to contribute in a senior capacity to a broad range of Operational Resilience related engagements.
• Excellent oral / written communication, planning, project management, networking and influencing skills.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage junior team members, including decision-making, time management, prioritisation, organisation, and evaluation skills
• An interest in technology solutions to support the embedding of Operational Resilience within the Financial Services sector.
• Flexibility to work across the UK (and internationally) where required.

To discuss this or wider Consulting roles with our recruitment team, all you need to do is apply, create a profile, upload your CV and begin to make your mark with KPMG.

Our Locations:

We are open to talk to Assistant Managers across the country but our core hub for this role is:

• London Canary Wharf

With 20 sites across the UK, we can potentially facilitate office work, working from home, flexible hours, and part-time options. If you have a need for flexibility, please register and discuss this with our team.

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  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

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Job function

• Job function

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• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services and IT Services and IT Consulting

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