Operational Resilience

About you and the role:

This is a 6-month contract.

The Operational Resilience & Regulatory Contractor will be tasked with supporting operational resilience and regulatory projects across the Group impacting Operations. They will continue to evolve and embed the Operational Resilience Framework including delivery of the Operational Resilience Testing Programme and will support ad-hoc projects as delegated by the Global Chief Operating Officers and the Business Operations Manager.

What you will be doing:

• Finalisation and ongoing development of the Group Testing Plan, to ensure that it supports global requirements on resilience/digital resilience testing.
• With collaboration with Function Owners oversee the updates to the business mappings to support UK Operational Resilience (for the Important Business Services) and EU DORA (for the Critical Important Functions).
• Working with external partners to deliver an unannounced test which delivers for UK Operational Resilience requirements whilst aligning with other group tests and priorities.
• Supporting delivery of Internal Audit findings from the reviews on UK Operational Resilience and the EU's DORA Post Implementation Review.
• Support updates to the UK's Operational Resilience Self Assessments in time for UK subsidiary Board Approval.
• Support generation of business case to deliver Operational Resilience via GRC tool.
• Provide insight into external ways of working on resilience practices, frameworks, policies, and team structures so Enstar can continue to adapt and mature its position.
• Deliver and continuously improve materials for the Operational Resilience Committee; produce supporting documentation and ensure action follow-up.
• Develop the approach to Operational Resilience and DORA reporting.
• Support development of Operational Resilience Standards and Procedures.
• Ensure processes deliver effective resilience across the organisation and align with industry best practices.
• Manage resilience governance meetings and attend related governance meetings to consider and action resilience-related matters.
• Deliver training to stakeholders to raise awareness and understanding of Operational Resilience requirements.
• Develop and deliver the UK's Operational Resilience Scenario Test Plan, ensuring the company tests severe but plausible scenarios based on the greatest risks to the company, while documenting the methodology and managing identified vulnerabilities and findings.
• Oversee Third Party Risk Management Assessments for critical third parties supporting Important Business Services operations. Collaborate with Risk Management and IT to ensure Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery processes are followed.

What you will bring:

• An accomplished Operational Resilience practitioner with a proven track record in delivering resilience risk management within Financial Services.
• Extensive knowledge of international regulatory standards including PRA's SS1/21, DORA.
• Proficient in translating complex regulatory requirements into practical business processes.
• Capable of working independently, requiring guidance only in the most intricate situations.
• Expertise in applying functional knowledge and established methodologies to complex scenarios, and guiding others in resolving complicated issues.
• Ability to significantly impact operational or project objectives.
• Exceptional communicator with robust executive and senior-level business partnering skills.
• Skilled in leading and influencing cross-functional collaborative working methods.
• Demonstrates a delivery-oriented mindset, with proven leadership in managing projects and/or a portfolio of work.
• Strong operational and change management ability, adept at influencing leadership while effectively handling operational tasks.
• Competent in managing multiple workloads, conflict resolution, and complexity under pressure, with an ability to simplify complex issues.
• Experienced in establishing and leading resilience frameworks within Financial Services organisations.
• Recognised expert within the Resilience space.
• Adept at presenting and communicating ideas to diverse stakeholder groups.
• Possesses a strong technical skillset, particularly in Microsoft Office suite.
• Holds a degree or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in cross-functional collaborative working methods.
• A clear communicator and collaborator, effective with colleagues, key stakeholders, and suppliers.

Who we are:

Enstar is a trusted, leading global (re)insurance group that delivers innovative solutions that help our clients reduce risk, release capital and achieve finality. We operate through our network of group companies positioned across the world's major insurance hubs, spanning Bermuda, the US, London, Continental Europe and Australia.

We are dedicated to helping some of the world's largest organisations manage risk, providing new opportunities and supporting freedom to grow. With deep expertise, a highly experienced team and a strong track record in the retrospective (re)insurance market, we are proud of our 30+ year history of building enduring partnerships and bringing fresh thinking to complex challenges.

Our solutions are supported by Enstar's robust balance sheet, as evidenced by our $20.3 billion in assets, financial strength ratings and partnership with Sixth Street, a leading global investment firm.

Why choose us?

Learning and development opportunities are a fundamental part to our employee's career journey with Enstar. Their development and career progression remain key enablers of employee engagement, which can directly impact productivity, performance and retention.

At Enstar, we provide a number of initiatives and resources to support our employee's development through their career at Enstar.

• Professional Qualification/Study Support:
  We support our employees who wish to take professional qualifications aligned to their role and career development. In addition, we also offer study support.
• Training, Conferences & Seminars:
  As we are a global company we work with many Professional Bodies which offer training, conferences, seminars and often free CPD events.
• Digital Learning Hub:
  Our digital learning hub Percipio has self-serve resources (e.g. courses, videos, ebooks, audio books) covering a range of topics to upskill your knowledge

We also invest in physical, mental and financial wellbeing initiatives for every employee. Supportive teams, inspiring work and a great environment contribute to our happiness. We take efforts to have a positive influence in our communities and to continuously reduce our impact on the environment.

Equal Opportunities at Enstar:

Our annual Inclusivity Index puts Enstar ahead of the industry in terms of diversity and inclusivity. At Enstar, we value all types of diversity. We're an equal opportunity employer and believe that our diversity creates an authentic working culture
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We don't discriminate on the basis of age, physical or mental disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and carer status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Enstar is committed in providing an accessible recruitment experience for all those interested in working with us. Please let your Enstar Recruitment Partner know if you require any reasonable accommodation during the application process due to a disability to enable you to fully participate in our recruitment process.