Head of Business Continuity and Resilience
London
Head of Business Continuity and Resilience
- Permanent
London
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Role Overview:
To develop and own the internal framework for Business Continuity Management and Operational Resilience
Responsibilities:
- To develop and own the internal framework for Business Continuity Management and Operational Resilience.
- Create and deliver the business continuity and operational resilience strategy for the Bank
- To work with Business Continuity Co-ordinators in all key business units to embed industry best practice and ensure that all staff are prepared for business continuity events.
- Constantly drive improvements in the process and resilience outcomes for the bank, it's customers and other stakeholders
- To review and develop further the BIA forms relevant to each business unit.
- To co-ordinate training and awareness campaigns covering BCM and OR.
- Review annually the IBS products and services and make any necessary updates.
- Work closely with third parties to carry out business continuity and exit planning.
Skills/knowledge required:
? Previous experience in financial services
? Ten years' experience in a BCM role within a high volume, fast moving Operations environment
? Experience of re-engineering processes and recommending / documenting improvements/ requirements
? Able to work in a collaborative, methodical and organised manner.
? Ability to work with multiple stakeholders, across a variety of departments
? Understanding of IBS establishment and selection criteria
IT system skills.
? Able to challenge BAU processes and introduce effective improvements
? Strong communication and attention to detail.
? Team player with an aptitude to learn.
? Sensitive to customer needs and expectations.
? Able to work to deadlines.
? Ability to work under pressure and able to multi-task.
The following highlights relevant Conduct Rules under the Senior Managers Regime. The Bank will provide separate detailed guidance and training on these responsibilities.
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