Senior Operational & Cyber Resilience Specialist – Hybrid

Financial Conduct Authority; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial regulatory body in the UK seeks a Senior Operational & Cyber Resilience Associate to provide expert guidance and insights on operational resilience and cyber risks. You will assess high-impact firms and lead strategic analyses of technology disruptions. Applicants are required to have industry qualifications like CRISC, CISM, or CISSP, along with skills in stakeholder management and cyber resilience expertise. The role offers a salary up to £71,000, with hybrid working options and a range of benefits.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid model with up to 60% remote work

Non-contributory pension (8–12%)

Private healthcare with Bupa

35 hours of paid volunteering annually

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding of FCA’s operational resilience policy.
• Experience presenting technology recommendations to senior stakeholders.
• Expertise in Operational Resilience, Cyber, or Technology Risk.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Subject Matter Expert in Operational Resilience.
• Guide firm assessments and provide evidence-based evaluations.
• Head strategic analysis of incidents from cyber-attacks.

Skills

Operational Resilience analysis

Cyber resilience capabilities

Stakeholder management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

CRISC

CISM

CISSP

ISO 27001/2

Job description

A leading financial regulatory body in the UK seeks a Senior Operational & Cyber Resilience Associate to provide expert guidance and insights on operational resilience and cyber risks. You will assess high-impact firms and lead strategic analyses of technology disruptions. Applicants are required to have industry qualifications like CRISC, CISM, or CISSP, along with skills in stakeholder management and cyber resilience expertise. The role offers a salary up to £71,000, with hybrid working options and a range of benefits.