Operational Resilience Program Specialist

Confidential; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 158,424 - 170,822; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution in New York is seeking an Operational Resilience Program Specialist to support delivering their operational resilience framework. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in financial services, focusing on operational resilience and project management. This role offers a hybrid working model and requires collaboration across all organizational levels.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in financial services focusing on Operational Resilience.
• Proven project management skills with experience in delivering projects.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Operational Resilience in delivering a robust framework.
• Take ownership of work products related to the engagement.
• Develop and present progress reports and proposals.

Skills

Operational Resilience

Project Management

Business Continuity Planning

Disaster Recovery

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Operational Resilience Program Specialist

Base pay range

$115.00/hr - $124.00/hr

• Job Title: Operational Resilience Program Specialist
• Department: Operational Resilience & Third Party Services
• Location: New York, NY (Eastern Time Zone) – Hybrid (5 BD out of 10 BD)
• Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)

Role Description

• Support the Head of Operational Resilience Americas in delivering a robust, industry-standard Operational Resilience (OR) framework for a major international bank.
• Assist in an ongoing engagement to ensure the proposed target operating model and supporting deliverables are:
• Well-suited for bank's operational environment
• Aligned with domestic and international regulatory expectations
• Consistent with industry best practices
• Demonstrate a successful track record in designing and implementing Operational Resilience Programs at financial institutions.
• Possess hands‑on experience in operational resilience, particularly within Globally Systemically Important Banks (GSIBs) and/or US Foreign Banking Organizations (FBOs).
• Take a proactive, hands‑on approach to finalizing the framework design, including:
• Refining and enhancing existing deliverables
• Taking direct ownership of specific work products related to the engagement.

Position Requirements

• Extensive experience in establishing and executing Operational Resilience Frameworks from inception through delivery.
• 15+ years of experience, preferably in financial services with a focus on Operational Resilience, Business Continuity Planning, and/or Disaster Recovery.
• Working knowledge of U.S. financial services regulatory requirements related to Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery.
• Proven project management skills with experience in leading and delivering projects.
• Experience in Big 4 consulting or equivalent is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and excellent organizational skills.
• Develop and present progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Set and manage project expectations with team members and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate efficiently across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Project Management and Analyst

Industries

Banking and Financial Services