Operational Resilience and Third Party Risk Specialist

Operational Resilience and Third Party Risk Specialist

InterQuest are supporting a well-established and progressive lender who are searching for an Ops Resilience Specialist to join and have oversight of Third Party Risk whilst executing day-to- day Operational Resilience activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide independent assessments of the first line of defense in operational resilience to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards.
• Assist in the effective execution of the Operational Resilience strategy by the regulatory deadline of March 2025, ensuring its integration across the organization thereafter.
• Maintain and update the Operational Resilience and Third-Party Risk Management policies to align with the organization’s needs.
• Participate in relevant forums, including Operational Resilience, Third-Party Risk, and Cyber/IT discussions as necessary.
• Conduct risk-based thematic reviews of the first line of defense for Operational Resilience and Third-Party Risk Management.
• Engage with various business units to enhance operational resilience and Third-Party Risk Management practices, including proper documentation in Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs).

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience withing a similar role focusing on Ops Risk, Ops Resilience OR Business Continuity
• Familiarity with concepts related to operational risk and resilience.
• Proven experience in influencing senior management to drive action.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proficiency in presentations.
• Competence in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint.

Get in touch with me at sarah.mitchell@interquestgroup.com to find out more