Vice President, Operational Resilience Business Partner - Technology

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Vice President, Operational Resilience Business Partner to lead the development and management of an Operational Resilience framework. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements while fostering strong relationships across the organization. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of operational resilience policies and the ability to influence senior management. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, where your contributions will directly impact the organization's resilience and success in the financial sector.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of UK Operational Resilience Policy Statements and DORA.
• Experience establishing Operational Resilience frameworks in financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Build awareness of Operational Resilience across the firm.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders to meet regulatory expectations.
• Manage technology testing activities related to Operational Resilience.

Skills

Technical knowledge of Operational Resilience Policy Statements

Leadership skills

Communication & Influencing skills

Education

Experience in financial services

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Vice President, Operational Resilience Business Partner - Technology, London

Client: MUFG

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

63

Posted:

10.04.2025

Expiry Date:

25.05.2025

Job Description:

Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?

Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), the 7th largest financial group in the world. Across the globe, we’re 160,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.

With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.

Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.

The Operational Resilience Team sits within the Operations division. Key responsibilities of the team is to manage and coordinate activity across the business to maintain an effective Operational Resilience Framework, Business Continuity Framework and Crisis Management Framework.

Responsible for developing, embedding and managing the Operational Resilience framework, tools and methodologies in line with regulatory requirements to enable the achievement of MUFG’s strategic objectives. This framework covers regulatory requirements across the UK (FCA/PRA) and the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).

Responsible for establishing collaborative relationships across MUFG entities in the UK and Europe, using excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, the role will influence and advise senior management to realise intended benefits. The role holder will support the ongoing maturity of the Operational Resilience Framework through the team of business partners aligned to areas of the business. The role holder will also work closely with the DORA Programme Team to develop a strong capability in the first line of defence, defining and delivering sustainable and practical solutions for the management of operational resilience.

The role holder will have detailed knowledge of the UK Operational Resilience Policy Statements (FCA & PRA) and DORA (EU). Role holder will have demonstrable experience of successfully establishing Operational Resilience frameworks and capabilities in similar financial services institutions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities include:

• Responsible for building awareness and understanding of Operational Resilience across the firm, leading communications and training campaigns at all levels.
• Responsible for maintaining strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders, helping Service Owners, Resource Owners and Operational Resilience Coordinators perform their duties in line with regulatory expectations.
• Support the management of Important Business Services (IBS) and Critical/Important Functions (CIFs) in line with the Operational Resilience Framework.
• Responsible for establishing and managing the process to monitor resilience of critical systems related to IBS and CIFs.
• Responsible for establishing and managing technology testing activities in line with Operational Resilience requirements.
• Responsible for establishing and managing the process to assess vulnerabilities, and define and deliver remedial actions.
• Support the creation of the Regulatory Self-Assessment.

Skills and knowledge required:

• Technical knowledge of the Operational Resilience Policy Statements and EU Digital Operational Resilience Act requirements.
• Leadership skills to identify and resolve risks and issues.
• Communication & Influencing skills to advocate for operational resilience.
• No qualifications required; qualified through experience.

Where required, the role holder will also:

• Support the Head of Operational Resilience with the Operational Resilience Oversight Committee or Practitioners Forum.
• Contribute to the Operational Resilience team’s performance, ensuring compliance with the organisations governance policies and procedures.
• Support the design, planning and implementation of the overall ORe framework across EHQ.
• Develop and deliver short and medium term objectives/actions within the ORe framework.
• Ensure that the ORe objectives are in line with the agreed budget.
• Analyse the risk and effectiveness of the regions ORe reporting arrangements.
• Build close and continuous relationships with key individuals within the First, Second and Third Lines.
• Develop and enhance staff training as required.
• Provide regular updates on progress under the ORe Governance framework.

Please note, MUFG operate a hybrid working model – 3 days office based (London)/2 days working from home.

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count.