Regulatory Analyst - DORA

Regulatory Analyst - DORA

Hybrid

Our client, a leading financial services organisation, is seeking a Regulatory Analyst with strong expertise in Digital Operational Resilience (DORA) and European cyber regulations. 

As a subject matter expert, you will drive DORA implementation, collaborate with operational resilience teams, and influence policies, controls, and risk frameworks to safeguard critical business services.

 Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Assurance (DORA):

• Lead gap analyses and implement solutions to ensure full DORA compliance.

• Embed DORA's six pillars: ICT Risk Management, Incident Reporting, Resilience Testing, Information Sharing, Third Party Risk, and Governance.

• Collaborate with operational resilience and business continuity teams.

• Design and execute testing initiatives to measure cyber and digital resilience.

• Assess third-party resilience as part of TPRM efforts.

• Partner with IT and Risk stakeholders on cross-functional initiatives.

• Act as a subject matter expert and champion of digital resilience.

Policies & Standards:

• Develop and evolve policies to align with both local and enterprise-wide regulatory requirements.

• Contribute to the information security policy framework.

Governance & Controls:

• Support ongoing control maintenance and internal audits.

• Work with stakeholders to assess risk and strengthen mitigation strategies.

• Build deep expertise around regulated business services.

Expertise & Education:

• Degree in IT, Information Security, Risk Management or a related field.

• Strong knowledge of DORA, NIS2, and UK/EU cyber regulations.

• Familiarity with frameworks: ISO27001, NIST, COBIT, CAF.

• Recognised certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, CRISC, CTPRP.

• Experience with European financial regulations (BaFin, AMF, etc.).

• Proven background in information security, audit, or risk management.

Skills & Traits:

• Financial services experience with strong awareness of cybersecurity trends.

• Proactive problem solver with excellent analytical skills.

• Collaborative with strong stakeholder management abilities.