Operational Resilience Response Manager - SIMEX

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK banking and finance sector is seeking an Operational Resilience Response Manager to lead critical crisis response exercises. This role involves managing high-profile simulation programmes, engaging with senior stakeholders, and contributing to operational resilience strategies. The position offers a competitive salary range up to £70,000 and presents an opportunity to play a key role in enhancing the UK's financial services crisis response capabilities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience leading exercises in financial services, Government, military or security environments.
• Excellent communication – written and verbal.
• Knowledge of operational resilience frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of SIMEX, managing its full lifecycle.
• Engage with stakeholders to build impactful crisis simulations.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the Sector Response Framework.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Crisis Management

Communication

Analytical Skills

Operational Resilience Knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent

Business continuity certifications

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Operational Resilience Response Manager - SIMEX, slough

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Client:

Synapri

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Are you a resilient leader with a passion for scenario-based planning, crisis response and operational resilience in the financial sector?

My client is working specifically within the banking and finance industry – is looking for a Operational Resilience Response Manager - SIMEX to lead its prestigious cross-sector simulation programmes in partnership with a major UK bank and wider industry stakeholders.

This is a rare opportunity to operate at the heart of financial services crisis preparedness, shaping and executing sector-wide response exercises and helping enhance the UK’s systemic resilience.

As Manager, you will:

• Lead the delivery of SIMEX, the industry’s flagship resilience exercise (next planned for 2026), managing its full lifecycle from planning to reporting.
• Drive two technical exercises annually in non-SIMEX years, guiding scenario development and sector coordination.
• Engage with senior stakeholders from Government, regulators, and the private sector to build realistic and impactful crisis simulations.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the Sector Response Framework (SRF), turning real and simulated incidents into tangible resilience improvements.
• Maintain the sector’s exercising calendar and contribute to the risk register and scenario library development.
• Act as a thought leader and coordination point across operational resilience policy and delivery.

The client is looking for

• Demonstrable experience leading exercises in financial services, Government, military or security environments.
• Strong project management skills – from planning to stakeholder governance and reporting.
• Confidence working with senior-level stakeholders and cross-sector committees.
• Excellent communication – written and verbal – and analytical/reporting skills.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to lead or support multi-disciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of operational resilience frameworks and business continuity is highly desirable.
• Degree or equivalent essential; business continuity certifications are a bonus.

Salary Banding: £65,000 to £70,000 absolute max

Location: London – Hybrid working.

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