Senior Risk Manager - Business Continuity & Operational Resilience at Together

Stockport, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Operational Resilience, Business Continuity Planning, Risk Management, Interpersonal Skills, Team-working Skills, Communication Skills, Problem-solving Skills, Influencing Skills, Control Frameworks, Scenario Testing, Threat Risk Assessments, Training Development, Stakeholder Management, Continuous Improvement, Regulatory Reporting

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description Benefits of working at Together 26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday (increasing with service to 30 days), plus bank holidays Free access to company holiday homes Buy & sell holidays Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus Matched pension contribution Health cash plan plus Private medical insurance Life assurance and Critical illness cover Travel season ticket loans and Ride to work scheme Free local gym access Local bar / restaurant discounts ––––––––––––– Company Description We’re Together. For over 50 years, we’ve helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans. We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can’t or won’t. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 750 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £7 billion loan book. Job Description As a Senior Risk Manager - Business Continuity & Operational Resilience you will be responsible for overseeing the effective operation of our risk management frameworks in relation to Operational Resilience & Business Continuity. The role involves co-ordination of activities across the Group, undertaking themed reviews and providing MI and reports to stakeholders. As a Senior Risk Manager - Business Continuity & Operational Resilience we are looking for someone to: Oversee the first line delivery of the Group Operational Resilience framework to implement and embed the operational resilience framework across the Group. Work with key business partners to identify important business processes, tolerances and associated scenario testing plans Co-ordinate the completion of BC activities across the Group including partnering with departments in building BC plans for their areas. Develop and manage BC test schedule with internal and external stakeholders/suppliers. Provide support when a disruption occurs & conduct after action reviews. Prepare and deliver threat risk assessments and scenario workshops help estimate the likelihood and impact of a range of industry, location and specific risks. Undertake risk based reviews across the Group to identify and assess BCP key risk and evaluate control performance. Act as SME on projects as directed by Head of Department. Support development and implementation of ongoing training and awareness programmes including annual e-learning and ad hoc training on specific topics across all levels of management and colleagues. Prepare reports and associated MI for reporting to operational areas, the Group Risk Committee, relevant risk forums and external regulatory reporting as required. Undertake risk assessments for high risk third parties in accordance with the Supplier Management Policy considering BCP & resilience frameworks where required. Contribute to the overall continuous improvement and development of the Group Risk Department. Qualifications Essential: Knowledge of Operational Resilience / BCP operational practices and processes in an operational environment Previous Risk Management experience within financial services Ability to assess risks that may arise and the impacts to the business and find solutions that will work with business stakeholders Ability to identify and assess the adequacy of controls frameworks and make appropriate control recommendations Excellent interpersonal, team-working and communication skills (both oral and written) Ability to constructively challenge where appropriate, including senior levels, and add value by working with them to enhance their business controls Effective problem-solving and influencing skills Ability to cope with pressure and responsibility Additional Information Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference – we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don’t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process. Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks.

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Responsibilities

Oversee the effective operation of risk management frameworks related to Operational Resilience and Business Continuity. Coordinate activities across the Group, conduct reviews, and provide reports to stakeholders.