Operational Resilience Analyst

6 months ago


Manchester, United Kingdom AJ Bell Full time

Job Description

The Operational Resilience team is a first line assurance oversight team who works with colleagues at all levels across the business to understand our business services, their underlying processes and ensure their dependencies are mapped, regularly tested, and reported appropriately. The Operational Resilience Analyst delivers varied program of work which is documented in the Operational Resilience Roadmap and Plan.

What does the job involve?

The Operational Resilience Analyst is responsible for the delivery of the Operational Resilience objectives which align with the Operational Resilience strategy. The Roadmap and Plan is visible to senior management and the Board and guides our compliance with regulatory expectation. This is achieved by;

Establishing and maintaining effective and collaborative relationships with Business Service Owners and other relevant stakeholders Initiating regular sessions with business SMEs to ensure that the underlying resources are accurately recorded, especially where changes to the services occur Maintaining accurate and up to date policy, procedure, resilience plans and other documents as necessary Participates in business service reviews with Heads of Department, ensuring that discussions are documented appropriately Ensures the accurate and timely completion of annual review documents which includes in depth analysis of various data sets Working with stakeholders across the business to document and maintain resilience mapping documents Assisting in the development, design, and delivery of a broad range of resilience tests, which include desktop exercises, data analysis, communication testing and simulation exercises Performing in-depth lessons learned analysis following scenario testing which includes influencing stakeholders at all levels Assisting in the delivery of, and documentation of lessons learned exercises following operational disruption Producing clear and accurate MI and reporting which is consumed by a senior level audience Identifies vulnerabilities and works with the business to document any necessary contingency plans Assists with the collation and documentation of Third Party Supplier resilience assurance, including development of MI to show progress Participating in group training exercises and awareness activities to ensure that operational resilience is embedded in the culture at AJ Bell Participating where necessary in the Operational Resilience Groups, Forum to ensure timely escalation of vulnerabilities Keeping the Operational Resilience Manager up to date on progress as well as findings from all operational resilience related activities

Competence, Knowledge and Skills

This role is part of the first line assurance oversight team and would suit a person with a strong foundation within the business who is ready to quickly progress in a technical specialist role

If you have most of the experience below we would like to hear from you:

At least three years’ experience in Financial Services, or strong experience working on a project, leading a small team or experience within a risk, compliance or oversight role. Ability to quickly review, interpret and articulate complex processes Able to communicate proactively and confidently to influence stakeholders across the business Self-motivated with a proactive approach to effectively manage own time Is forward thinking and anticipates deadlines without prompting Demonstrates excellent listening and questioning skills Able to write concisely for a senior level audience Enjoys collaborating with others and working as a team Has a strong sense of ownership and seeks out opportunities to self-develop Experience of data analysis Previous experience of stakeholder management with effective influencing skills  Has a genuine interest in resilience and strengthening our capabilities and contingency planning Experience of presenting to small groups would be an advantage Experience of independently coordinating group exercises, tests or working sessions would be a distinct advantage

There are opportunities for growth and professional development for employees wanting to progress within their career including induction training and our study support scheme which is part of our benefits package.

There is an active programme of social events throughout the year, which are open to all employees.

In return we will provide all the training and support you need to develop within your role. 

What we offer:

Competitive salary 25 days holiday increasing up to 31 days with service, plus bank holidays Holiday buy/sell scheme Hybrid working policy Casual dress code Discretionary bi-annual bonus Contributory pension scheme Buy as you earn share scheme Free shares scheme Paid study support for qualifications Enhanced maternity/paternity scheme from day one Bike loan Season ticket loan portal Discounted PMI and Dental On-site gym and personal trainer led classes Paid volunteering opportunities Free social events and more

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