- Company Name
- Lutine Bell
- Job Title
- Head of Operational Risk, Resilience and Control
- Job Description
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Job Title: Head of Operational Risk, Resilience & Control
Role Summary: Lead the bank’s operational risk, information security, and IT risk functions, driving resilience and control frameworks. Oversee a cross‑functional team of three, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
Expectations: Deliver robust risk governance, maintain compliance with UK regulations and DORA, safeguard business continuity, and provide clear risk visibility to executive leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and continuously improve operational risk, resilience, and control frameworks.
- Lead IT risk, information security, and data protection initiatives, ensuring compliance with UK regulatory mandates and DORA.
- Manage and mentor a team of three risk professionals, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
- Conduct risk assessments, scenario testing, and business impact analyses to inform strategic decisions.
- Coordinate with senior management and business units to embed risk considerations into operational planning.
- Prepare and present risk reports, dashboards, and recommendations to the board and risk committees.
- Oversee incident response, crisis management, and recovery plans, ensuring swift restoration of services.
- Stay current on regulatory changes and emerging risk trends, adjusting policies and controls accordingly.
Required Skills:
- Deep knowledge of operational risk, IT risk, and information security frameworks.
- Proven experience with UK Regulated Financial Services, ideally banking.
- Strong understanding of DORA requirements and practical application.
- Leadership and team management capabilities.
- Analytical thinking, risk assessment, and scenario modeling.
- Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and influence skills.
- Proficiency in risk management tools and technologies.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Minimum bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Information Systems, or related field.
- Professional certifications preferred (e.g., FRM, PRIN, CISM, CISSP, CISA, CIPM).
- 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in UK regulated financial services, with a focus on 2nd line of defence roles.