The Adecco Group
Senior Operational Resilience Specialist
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Job Opportunity: Senior Operational Resilience Specialist
Location: London/Hybrid
Contract Type: Temporary (6 months)
Daily Rate: £750 via Umbrella Company
Working Pattern: Full Time
Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Join one of the largest financial institutions in the world and be part of a dynamic team that shapes the future of operational resilience! We're looking for an experienced Senior Operational Resilience Specialist to join our Operations Planning Department.
What You'll Do:
As a key player in the EMEA Operational Resilience team, you will:
- Lead the enhancement of the operational resilience framework to ensure that our vital business services operate within impact tolerance.
- Oversee remediation activities in line with UK FCA PRA operational resilience regulatory requirements.
- Document standards for operational resilience pillars and update regulatory traceability.
- Challenge and influence senior stakeholders regarding resilience risks, vulnerabilities, and investment priorities.
- Coordinate resilience activities across the UK, EMEA, and global functions.
- Deliver the annual IBS lifecycle, including mapping, scenario testing, and vulnerability remediation.
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Why Join Us?
- Be part of an exciting project aiming to elevate our resilience capabilities to the next maturity level.
- Work in a hybrid environment with flexibility—office-based 2-3 days a week and the option to work from home the rest of the time.
- Collaborate with a talented team across various regions, enhancing your professional network and experience.
What We’re Looking For:
The ideal candidate will have:
- Extensive experience in Operational Resilience, Technology Risk, Business Continuity, or Operational Risk within Financial Services.
- Proven track record in leading enterprise-wide resilience programmes and engaging with regulators.
- Strong multitasking, relationship-building, and communication skills.
- In-depth knowledge of UK FCA/PRA Operational Resilience and EU DORA regulations.
- A solid understanding of Investment Banking business lines and services.
Key Skills:
- Operational resilience lifecycle components expertise: CIF/IBS determination, mapping, scenario testing, and more.
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, and continuously improve operational resilience aligned with industry practices.
- A hands-on approach to delivering first-line-of-defence (1LOD) operational resilience solutions.
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We believe in equal opportunity for all—regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or beliefs. We celebrate diversity and recognise how it fuels innovation and success.
If you're excited about operational resilience and ready to influence the future of financial services, we want to hear from you!
Note: We utilise generative AI tools in our candidate screening process to ensure a fair and efficient experience. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our dedicated hiring team.
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Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
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