Operational Resilience Manager, Home Based

FDO CONSULTING; England; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization is seeking an Operational Resilience Manager to develop and manage their Operational Resilience Framework. This senior role, which has no management responsibilities, will ensure business continuity and regulatory compliance, and involve working with C-suite stakeholders. The offer includes a salary of up to £80,000 plus bonus and benefits, and the position is home based.

Benefits

Bonus

Benefits

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 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.

Skills

Operational Resilience

Business Continuity

Disaster Recovery

Stakeholder Engagement

Risk Management

Managing Suppliers

Education

Business Continuity Management certification

Job description

Overview

Operational Resilience Manager, Regulated financial service environment, Home Based, £ 80000 + bonus + benefits.

Established financial service 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 co-ordinating 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 role has no management responsibilities.

Accountabilities

• 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 (FCA etc)
• Work as part of the Crisis Management Team
• Maintain and test the emergency notification platform.

Skills and Experience

• 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.

The salary for this role is likely to be up to £ 75,000 - 80,000 + bonus + benefits. The position is home based

Desired Skills and Experience

• Operational Resilience Manager
• Business continuity
• Regulated environment - ideally financial services