Urgent Business Continuity and IT Risk Manager
This is a pivotal role in enhancing the resilience of business operations. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team focused on operational resilience, digital operational resilience, and business continuity management.
The company fosters a collaborative culture and is committed to aligning with regulatory requirements to build a robust governance framework. This role offers the opportunity to work with senior stakeholders and contribute to the company's mission of strengthening technology and cyber resilience.
Main Responsibilities:
* Lead the identification and mapping of Important Business Services (IBS) in accordance with UK and EU regulatory frameworks.
* Develop and maintain impact tolerance thresholds and implement testing strategies to validate resilience capabilities.
* Collaborate with IT and cybersecurity teams to assess vulnerabilities and ensure recovery capabilities for critical systems.
* Maintain and enhance business continuity and disaster recovery plans, ensuring alignment with operational resilience objectives.
Requirements:
* Experience in operational resilience, cyber risk, or IT risk management within financial services, preferably in asset management.
* Strong knowledge of European and UK regulatory frameworks such as DORA, FCA/PRA, and ESMA.
* Familiarity with asset management operations, including the trade lifecycle and third-party service dependencies.
* Experience with GRC tools, resilience testing platforms, and incident management systems.
Preferred Certifications:
* CISSP, CBCP, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer or Auditor, and CISM.
Key Skills: IT risk management, cyber risk, regulatory compliance, Operational Resilience, Disaster Recovery Plans, Asset Management, GRC