Senior Analyst Operational Resilience & Incident Management

Wellington Management Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Analyst in Operational Resilience & Incident Management. This role is critical in ensuring the firm's operational capacity during disruptions while maintaining compliance and client trust. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of industry experience, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a collaborative work environment and opportunities for professional growth. Join us in supporting our mission to deliver investment excellence.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of industry experience with strong knowledge of trading, securities markets, and investment products.
• Inquisitive mindset with appropriate skepticism and curiosity.
• Strong business judgment and discretion with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate resolution of operational incidents by interviewing key personnel and analyzing facts.
• Design and facilitate scenario tests across Important Business Services.
• Provide guidance on error reporting and identify opportunities for risk assessments.

Skills

Industry experience in trading and securities markets

Analytical mindset

Project management

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Relevant certifications (BCP, DR, MBCI, CISM)

Job description

Senior Analyst Operational Resilience & Incident Management

Senior Analyst Operational Resilience & Incident Management page is loaded Senior Analyst Operational Resilience & Incident Managementlocations: London, United Kingdom: Frankfurt, Germanytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R93139# Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients. About the Role Senior Analyst - Operational Resilience & Incident Management Position Overview The Senior Analyst, Operational Resilience & Incident Management will serve as the primary representative of the EMEA-based Operational Resilience & Incident Management team within Enterprise Risk. This role is responsible for maintaining the firm's Operational Resilience program, including designing and facilitating scenario tests, conducting resilience assessments across Important Business Services and Pillars, and equipping stakeholders with critical information to make informed decisions during disruptions.The position also plays an integral role in supporting the firm's Error Resolution Council (ERC), Fund Error Resolution Group (FERG), and Market Crisis Management. Acting as a frontline resource, the Senior Analyst will respond to operational incidents, business continuity events, and market crises impacting the firm's global operations. This position reports to the Senior Officer, Enterprise Resilience & Risk Intelligence, based in Boston.

Key Responsibilities

• Incident Management: Facilitate resolution of operational incidents by interviewing key personnel, analyzing facts, reviewing documentation, and liaising with the ERC on error determinations. Instruct investment teams and traders to take corrective action when necessary, calculate financial impact, coordinate reimbursements, and assist relationship teams with client communications. Execute incident response plans and playbooks for major incidents. Monitor operating events related to operational resilience, including near misses, and escrow or remediate as required.
• Operational Resilience: Design and facilitate scenario tests and resilience assessments across Important Business Services. Support business functions in identifying, documenting, and maintaining key business services, impact tolerances, and reporting metrics in line with global standards and regulations. Ensure resilience activities are embedded into business operations and management processes. Represent the firm in operational resilience engagements with regulators, clients, suppliers, and industry bodies.
• Governance & Reporting: Provide guidance to global ERC Support colleagues and thoughtfully challenge conclusions drawn by ERC Support and Council members. Participate in strategic initiatives involving the ERC, including process, technology, and reporting enhancements. Evolve error reporting and identify opportunities for risk assessments and remediation. Participate in Legal & Enterprise Risk and firmwide initiatives. Manage program changes driven by business, regulatory, or industry initiatives, providing feedback from an operational resilience perspective.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as a key interface with the Error Resolution Council, Fund Error Resolution Group, Risk Committees, and business team leaders. Communicate the importance of ERC through periodic training sessions. Meet with clients during Operational Due Diligence meetings.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of industry experience with strong knowledge of trading, securities markets, and investment products.
• Inquisitive mindset with appropriate skepticism and curiosity.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and projects simultaneously.
• Strong business judgment and discretion with sensitive information.
• Highly detail-oriented, process-driven, and comfortable working with data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and well-organized.
• Collaborative approach; works well in a matrix team environment.
• Experience in developing and implementing standards and policies.
• Expertise in program governance, including board presentations and framework documentation.
• Resilience-related certifications (BCP, DR, MBCI, CISM) are a plus.
• Availability during off-hours for emergencies or incidents may be required.
• Ability to articulate complex issues clearly and concisely.

Why This Role Matters

This position is critical to ensuring the firm's ability to operate globally during disruptions, maintain regulatory compliance, and uphold client confidence through robust operational resilience and incident management practices. Not sure you meet 100% of our requirements? That's ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skills, workplace experiences, and backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at. We believe that in person interactions inspire and energize our community and are essential to our culture. In support of this commitment, our employees work from our offices 4 days a week with flexibility to work remotely 1 day a week. We believe that this approach ultimately supports our mission to deliver investment excellence to our clients and their beneficiaries over the long term.