Business Continuity Manager
I'm partnering with a leading UK Financial Services organisation to recruit a Business Continuity & Resilience Officer into a well-established Risk function.
This is a replacement hire within a small, high-profile team and offers the opportunity to work closely with the Risk Director, supporting the continued development of Business Continuity and Operational Resilience capabilities across the business.
The role would suit someone with experience in Business Continuity, Operational Resilience or Operational Risk within Financial Services or Insurance who enjoys working in a governance and oversight capacity, engaging with stakeholders and helping embed resilience best practice.
The Opportunity
You'll operate within a second-line function, supporting resilience activities across the organisation and helping business areas strengthen their continuity and resilience arrangements.
Key responsibilities will include:
What We're Looking For
What's on Offer?
Work directly alongside the Risk Director in a highly visible role.
Join a supportive team where you'll gain exposure to both Business Continuity and Operational Resilience.
Opportunity to broaden your regulatory and resilience expertise.
Flexible hybrid working model.
Genuine career development within a growing resilience function.
Salary: Up to £70,000 basic + benefits.
This is a replacement hire within a small, high-profile team and offers the opportunity to work closely with the Risk Director, supporting the continued development of Business Continuity and Operational Resilience capabilities across the business.
The role would suit someone with experience in Business Continuity, Operational Resilience or Operational Risk within Financial Services or Insurance who enjoys working in a governance and oversight capacity, engaging with stakeholders and helping embed resilience best practice.
The Opportunity
You'll operate within a second-line function, supporting resilience activities across the organisation and helping business areas strengthen their continuity and resilience arrangements.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting business areas with the creation, review and maintenance of Business Impact Assessments (BIAs) and Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).
- Providing guidance, challenge and advice on Business Continuity and Operational Resilience requirements.
- Supporting Operational Resilience activities including process mapping, customer impact assessments and resilience reviews.
- Assisting with scenario testing, evidence gathering, documenting outcomes and tracking lessons learned.
- Coordinating Business Continuity Champions and supporting awareness initiatives across the business.
- Conducting third-party resilience and continuity due diligence assessments.
- Reviewing policies, standards and governance documentation to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
- Supporting resilience reporting and continuous improvement activities.
What We're Looking For
- Experience within Financial Services, Insurance, Banking or a Financial Services regulator.
- Previous exposure to Business Continuity, Operational Resilience, Operational Risk or Technology Resilience.
- Strong understanding of BIAs, BCPs and continuity planning frameworks.
- Exposure to concepts such as:
- Important Business Services (IBS)
- Impact Tolerances
- Scenario Testing
- Operational Resilience Regulations
- Experience operating in a governance, oversight or second-line environment.
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Ability to review, challenge and improve resilience documentation and processes.
What's on Offer?
Work directly alongside the Risk Director in a highly visible role.
Join a supportive team where you'll gain exposure to both Business Continuity and Operational Resilience.
Opportunity to broaden your regulatory and resilience expertise.
Flexible hybrid working model.
Genuine career development within a growing resilience function.
Salary: Up to £70,000 basic + benefits.