Operational Resilience Risk Manager
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Job Summary
Our purpose is to give everyone real confidence to put their money to work. With a heritage dating back more than 175 years we have a long history of innovation in savings and investments combining asset management and insurance expertise to offer a wide range of solutions.
Our two distinct operating segments Asset Management and Life work together to provide access to balanced long-term investment and savings solutions.
Through telling it like it is owning it now and moving it forward together with care and integrity; we are creating an exceptional place to work for exceptional talent.
We will consider flexible working arrangements for any of our roles and also offer work place accommodations to ensure you have what you need to effectively deliver in your role.
Context:
TheOperational Resilience Managerreportsto theHead of Technology RiskOversightand is part oftheTechnology Risk Team which forms part of theSecond Line ofDefencein theNon-Financial Risk function.
The role will provide second line oversight of operational resilience technology resilience IT disaster recovery and business continuity.
The roleispart of awiderteamresponsible forproviding second line oversight ofnon-financial riskacross(1)Technology(2)Data(3)Third Party and(4)Operational Resilienceacross M&G.
The roleprovidesadvice and challenge to the first linereviewingthe implementation and operation of the non-financial risk framework.
Italsosupports regulatory compliance (e.g.FCA PRA DORA) contributes to strategic risk insights and strengthens theorganisationsability to withstand and recover from disruption.
Key Responsibilities:
Provideindependentsecond line oversight of thefirst linesdelivery ofoperationalresilience including business continuitytechnology resilience andITdisaster recovery.
Providesecond line risk opinionon resilience capabilitiesidentifyingmaterial weaknesses gaps in control design and areas requiring remediation.
Challenge thefirstlines identification assessment and treatment ofresiliencerelatedrisks ensuring alignment with theNonFinancialRisk Framework
Support the effective operation of theNonFinancialRisk Framework including RCSAs issues and events controls scenarios and risk appetite monitoring.
Review the strength and appropriateness ofNonFinancialRisk controls across all areas of Operational Resilience.
Drafthighquality insightful input for risk reporting governance committees and senior management forums.
Provide risk business partnering to First Line and contribute to risk and governance fora with clearevidencebasedchallenge.
Maintaineffectiverelationships between the first line and the broader Non-Financial Riskfunction engaging withwider Risk teamsas.
Support the operation and maintenance of MetricStream (GRC tool)assistingwithdata analysisanddeliveringperiodicreporting.
Contribute to and/or lead selected assurance reviews thematic deep dives and targeted testing of resiliencecapabilities..
Key Knowledge Skills & Experience:
Experience inoversight ofoperational resiliencetechnologyriskor IT disaster recovery preferably within financial services or regulatedorganisations.(essential)
Goodunderstanding of regulatory requirements (PRA FCA DORA) andbestpracticeindustry standards.(essential)
Ability to interpret and challenge resilience metrics impact tolerances and scenario testing outcomesrelating to important business services.(essential)
Able toconstructivelychallenge the first line in theiridentification and assessment of key risksandinthe design and operation ofcontrols.(essential)
Good understanding of the risk environment facing M&G plcor similar financialorganisations.
Strong analyticaland communicationsskills with the ability to distil complex technical information into clear insights.
Ability tooperateas part of a team but also independently with minimal supervision.
Relevant professional qualificationsdesirable(egCBCI CRISC CISSP).
Experience Level: Manager Expert
Recruiter: Helen Simons
What we offer:
At M&G were committed to helping you thrive and supporting your wellbeing both at work and beyond. Our benefits are designed to help you balance your professional and personal life while planning confidently for your future. Our UK benefits include:
As a savings and Investments firm we are proud to offer a valuable pension scheme of 18% with 13% made up of Employer Contributions and 5% Employee Contributions. We also offer Share Save and our Share Incentive Plan together with access to financial wellbeing and support services - to help give you real confidence to put your money to work.
Enjoy 38 days annual leave including bank holidays with the opportunity to purchase up to 5 extra days and additional flexibility through our Time Off When You Need It policy to balance your work and personal commitments.
Our market leading Inspiring Families policy includes comprehensive support and paid parental leave covering maternity adoption surrogacy and paternity leave - as supporting families is a core aspect of our inclusive culture.
Health & Protection cover including Private Healthcare Critical Illness cover and Life Assurance for you with family options - for peace of mind.
To explore more about life at M&G and our full benefits offering visit Life at M&G
We have a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture at M&G underpinned by our policies and our employee-led networks who provide networking opportunities advice and support for the diverse communities our colleagues represent. Regardless of gender ethnicity age sexual orientation nationality disability or long term condition we are looking to attract promote and retain exceptional people. We also welcome those who take part in military service and those returning from career breaks.
M&G is also proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and we welcome applications from candidates with long-term health conditions disabilities or neuro-divergent conditions.
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Required Experience:
Manager
