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. This role is central to ensuring compliance, embedding resilience practices, and strengthening governance frameworks across the business.

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.

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.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including senior stakeholder presentations.

• Collaborative with strong stakeholder management abilities.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).

• Willingness to travel within Europe.

Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.

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