Operational Resilience Specialist

2 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barclay Simpson Full time

Operational Resilience Consultant Role

About the Opportunity

Barclay Simpson is seeking a skilled Operational Resilience Consultant to join our team. As a key player in strengthening operational resilience across the organisation, you will work within Governance and Change to drive a coordinated approach to reporting and resilience management.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Documentation and Compliance: Ensure operational resilience documentation aligns with governance and regulatory standards (FCA/PRA, DORA) and supports the organisation's strategic goals.
  2. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders to drive a coordinated approach to reporting and resilience management, fostering strong relationships and effective communication.
  3. Tracking and Reporting: Monitor and report on deliverables, risks, and issues, facilitating workshops to gather technical and non-technical input and drive issue resolution.
  4. Data Management: Support data mapping to connect new and established sources to reporting systems, ensuring data quality and integrity.
  5. Issue Resolution: Work with stakeholders to identify, track, and resolve resilience gaps, leading discussions to address emerging issues and drive strategic decision-making.
  6. Governance and Reporting: Create PowerPoint presentations for committees, take meeting minutes, and support the preparation of self-assessment reports to ensure transparency and accountability.

Requirements

  • Background in governance, ideally within the UK financial sector.
  • Familiarity with tools such as ServiceNow (Operational Resilience module) and JIRA (preferred).
  • Experience in operational resilience, business continuity, and risk management.

Knowledge and Skills

  • Strong understanding of UK regulatory standards for operational resilience, DORA EU regulations, and business continuity principles.
  • Ability to track project deliverables and escalate issues when necessary.
  • Skilled in stakeholder engagement, communication, and relationship building.
  • Competency in preparing presentations and reports for senior management.
  • Strong organisational skills with attention to timelines and critical paths.

About Barclay Simpson

Barclay Simpson is a leading recruitment agency specialising in financial services. We help our clients find the best talent to drive their businesses forward.



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