Operational Resilience Manager
Remote (Must be able to commute to Manchester a minimum of once a Quarter)
We are seeking an experienced strategic operational resilience manager to lead the delivery of our Operational Resilience activity across Markerstudy. You will work directly with the business and play a pivotal role in enhancing our Operational Resilience by addressing complex challenges, influencing senior leadership on resilience strategies, and providing expert technical advice.
Reporting to the Head of Quality & Risk this position requires a professional who can drive significant initiatives and ensure compliance with advanced regulatory frameworks.
Responsibilities:
*Drive progress on operational resilience goals in line with broader business objectives.
*Collaborate with COO and Second Line Risk to define the strategy.
*Lead the annual review of key business services, impact tolerances, and process mapping, making necessary updates.
*Develop and implement a comprehensive annual testing plan covering all pillars, including scenario analysis.
*Ensure that all test plans are comprehensive, regularly updated and effectively measured, identifying areas for improvement.
*Create clear, accurate reports for senior management, internal committees, and other business units.
*Stay informed on regulatory developments to ensure compliance.
*Lead, mentor and develop colleagues across MISL to improve awareness and maturity of Operational Resilience. Identify training needs and facilitate professional development opportunities.
Must Have:
*Experience with Operational Resilience BAU in a Financial Services setting.
*The ability to analyse complex scenarios and support the team to craft innovative solutions, align team efforts and organisational goals.
*Demonstrable strong Stakeholder Management skills with a proven history of influencing.
*Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams and foster a collaborative work environment.
*Able to work effectively across multiple activities simultaneously.
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