Robert Half
Head of Operational Resilience
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Head of Operational Resilience (Contract) – Financial Services / Hybrid
Robert Half International (an S&P 500 global staffing provider) is supporting a leading Financial Services organisation in the search for an experienced Head of Operational Resilience to lead a critical resilience programme. Working closely with the Chief Risk Officer (CRO), this role will drive Operational Resilience maturity, regulatory self-assessments, governance activity, and remediation initiatives across the business.
Assignment Details:
- Initial 6–9 month contract (strong likelihood of extension)
- Start Date: Mid to End of July
- Location: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite)
- Rate: Competitive day rate via PAYE (Inside IR35)
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the Operational Resilience function and associated workstreams
- Manage and enhance Operational Resilience self-assessment activities
- Work closely with the CRO and senior stakeholders across Risk, Technology, and Operations
- Prepare and present materials to governance forums, approval boards, and executive committees
- Drive remediation activities relating to Operational Resilience and Business Continuity findings
- Assess and strengthen resilience controls, processes, and operating models
- Provide programme reporting, risk updates, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership
Required Experience:
- Financial Services experience is essential
- Proven experience leading an Operational Resilience function or major resilience programme
- Strong experience delivering Operational Resilience self-assessments within regulated environments
- Experience presenting to and obtaining approval through governance boards and committees
- Technology Risk background highly desirable
- Previous experience addressing Business Continuity weaknesses, findings, or regulatory actions
- Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working at Executive and C-Suite level
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