Resilience Testing Lead

at  ABRDN PLC

JOB DESCRIPTION

abrdn is a leading asset management company with a global footprint. We are dedicated to creating long-term value for our clients by focusing on innovative solutions and sustainable practices. Our Security, Resilience & Protection Department is committed to delivering a global, scalable, and efficient service, ensuring the safety and security of our customers, clients, people, and shareholders.

IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE OR AN ADJUSTMENT DUE TO A DISABILITY PLEASE LET US KNOW AS PART OF YOUR APPLICATION AND WE WILL ASSIST.

Job ID R0072117

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Resilience Testing Lead will play a key role within the Operational Resilience Team. This role is accountable for implementing, managing, and developing abrdn’s operational resilience testing framework. You will apply your management, analytical, process, and project management skills to ensure alignment with policy, certification, regulatory, and client requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and deliver regular testing of all components of the Operational Resilience and DORA programme, conducting thorough analysis of results.
• Maintain a schedule of resilience tests, and ensure lessons learned and vulnerability logs are consistently updated.
• Manage local and major incidents, supporting key stakeholders during crisis-level events, and ensuring that impacts to people, processes, clients, and shareholders are mitigated.
• Conduct analysis to identify opportunities to mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with ISO22301, client, and regulatory obligations.
• Lead policy, risk, and compliance activities, including control self-assessments and risk tracking.
• Provide regular updates to Operational Resilience Business Partners and contribute to internal and external audits, ensuring all compliance requirements are met.
• Promote global awareness of the Operational Resilience policy, framework, and standards, leading specific testing projects as required.