Operational Resilience and Business Continuity Planning Manager (Contract)
Location: London (hybrid)
Duration: 6-12 month rolling contract, detail TBC
Company: Venn Group
Industry: Financial Services/Asset Management
About:
Our client, a leading financial services institution, is seeking an experienced Operational Resilience and Business Continuity Planning Manager to lead the uplift and expansion of their operational resilience program to a global scale. This is a critical contract role designed for a professional who excels in guiding and enhancing resilience frameworks, particularly within the complex landscape of financial services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Global Resilience Program Uplift: Spearhead the transition of our client's operational resilience program to a global framework. This includes reviewing, enhancing, and aligning existing policies, procedures, and plans to meet international operational resilience standards.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams in Third Party Risk, Cyber & Information Security, IT, and Disaster Recovery to ensure a cohesive and robust approach to the firm's resilience and risk management posture.
- Business Continuity Artifacts Development: Continue to develop, mature, and deliver essential Business Continuity artifacts, such as Business Impact Analyses (BIA) and Business Continuity Plans (BCP), across all regions and business units.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with key stakeholders across various departments and global regions to gather insights, provide expert guidance, and foster a culture of collaboration. Build strong relationships with internal teams, external partners, and regulatory bodies to ensure alignment with global standards.
- Policy Development and Implementation: Develop and implement comprehensive policies and procedures addressing operational resilience risks on a global scale. Ensure these are effectively communicated and understood organization-wide.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the firm's Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, and Crisis Management programs align with the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and other relevant global regulatory requirements.
- Reporting and Documentation: Prepare regular reports and documentation to track program progress for audits, governance, and oversight committees.
Required Capabilities:
- In-depth understanding of Operational Resilience (OpRes) and Business Continuity Management (BCM) frameworks, with a strong grasp of global regulations such as the various nationalities central banking standards around Operational Resilience Guidelines, DORA, MAS BCM Guidelines, and APRA Prudential Standard CPS 230.
- Proven experience in managing and implementing OpRes and BCM programs within the financial services or asset management sectors; applicants with experience delivering on a global-scale will be greatly favoured in their submission for this role.
- Knowledge of global OpRes and BCM best practices and standards.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and collaboration skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- A proactive, self-sufficient approach with the ability to drive initiatives forward independently.
Why Join Us?
This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on a global scale within a dynamic financial services environment. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for resilience and continuity, we would love to hear from you.
Application Process:
Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to our Financial Services team at Venn Group.