Business Analyst
As a key member of the governance and operational risk team, you will play a pivotal role in supporting regulatory resilience obligations across critical business functions.
This role is focused on compliance with various regulatory frameworks, including CP140 and DORA. You will work closely with the team to ensure that all aspects of continuity planning are addressed, including third-party oversight and high availability payments environments.
* Develop and manage annual review processes for critical and important functions in line with regulatory requirements.
* Lead annual DORT activities and coordinate all associated resilience reviews.
* Oversee third-party business continuity and disaster recovery assessments.
* Manage the annual exit strategy testing programme for third-party service providers.
* Support the creation, maintenance, and implementation of BIAs and Business Recovery Plans.
* Act as an active member of the incident management team.
* Prepare resilience reporting, committee papers, and management information for governance forums.
* Ensure contracts, governance documents, and internal processes align with regulatory guidelines.
* Partner with compliance teams to ensure readiness for evolving regulatory expectations.
* Represent the organisation at industry working groups and resilience events.
Requirements:
* Degree in business, law, economics, or related field.
* Over 5 years' experience in business resilience, operational risk, or regulated financial services.
* Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, including CP140, DORA, and payments industry oversight.
* Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
* Strong analytical mindset with high attention to detail.
* Experience working in technology-driven or high-availability environments.
* Knowledge of third-party risk, vendor management, and outsourcing frameworks desirable.