Operational Resilience Manager, Financial Services, Fully remote

FDO CONSULTING; England; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

A leading financial services consulting firm is looking for an experienced Operational Resilience Manager to lead the development of their Operational Resilience Framework. This role ensures the organization can respond to disruptions, maintain regulatory compliance, and engage with key stakeholders, including C-Suite. With a salary range of £75,000 – £85,000 plus bonuses, this is a hands-on position without management responsibilities, ideal for someone skilled in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Operational Resilience, Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery role.
• Strong understanding of threats, risks, impacts and associated mitigation.
• Experience working with and advising stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and administration of the Operational Resilience Programme.
• Identify and evaluate threats and ensure mitigation strategies are in place.
• Prepare the annual Operational Resilience self-assessment.

Skills

Operational Resilience

Business Continuity

Disaster Recovery

Stakeholder Management

Influencing skills

Education

Business Continuity Management certification

Job description

Operational Resilience Manager, Financial Services, Fully remote

Base pay range: £75,000 – £85,000 + bonus + benefits. Salary determined based on skills and experience.

Established financial services client is looking for an experienced Operational Resilience Manager to lead the development, implementation and ongoing management of their Operational Resilience Framework. In this critical role you will ensure the company can anticipate, prepare for, respond to and recover from any disruptions that may impact the business. You will be responsible for ensuring continuity of business processes, maintaining regulatory compliance and coordinating regular mock disaster exercises.

This is a senior role reporting into the Head of Infrastructure and you will engage with stakeholders at all levels, including C‑Suite. This is a hands‑on role with no management responsibilities.

Accountabilities Include‑

• Lead the development and administration of the Operational Resilience and Business Continuity Management Programme.
• Identify and evaluate threats and ensure mitigation strategies are in place.
• Prepare the annual Operational Resilience self‑assessment.
• Provide strategic direction to all key stakeholders, including the CEO and CIO.
• Plan and manage scenario tests.
• Review disaster plans.
• Ensure relevant compliance (e.g., FCA).
• Work as part of the Crisis Management Team.
• Maintain and test the emergency notification platform.

Skills and Experience Required‑

• Proven experience in an Operational Resilience, Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery role.
• Strong understanding of threats, risks, impacts and associated mitigation.
• Experience working with and advising stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience managing 3rd‑party suppliers and contractors.
• Ability to influence and manage challenging situations.
• A pragmatic approach with the ability to find the right solution.

Ideally you will have a Business Continuity Management certification.

This is an important and key role. If you have the required skills and experience, please send your CV for a full brief.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Financial Services
• Operational Resilience
• Presenting to C‑level

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology