Executive Operational Resilience Manager

Mars Recruitment is working with a prominent financial services' organisation, in search of a 18-month contractor to join the team. As the Executive Operational Resilience Manager, you'll spearhead the second line Business Resilience function, instilling Operational Resilience as a cornerstone of business operations. Additionally, you'll provide vital assistance to the Crisis Management Team, guiding the response to critical operational risks and ensuring readiness for any crisis scenario.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cultivate a culture that champions Operational Resilience and business continuity organisation-wide.
• Evaluate and enhance the business continuity approach to align with regulatory mandates, particularly CPS 230 Operational Risk Management.
• Lead the response to CPS 230 Operational Risk Management, with a focus on Operational Resilience, business continuity, and critical operations.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive Business Continuity, Recovery & Resilience Policy, Framework, and Standard.
• Supervise the implementation of business continuity management tools and offer expert guidance to support business functions.
• Act as the Crisis Management Team Secretariat, ensuring preparedness and effectiveness in crisis scenarios, with round-the-clock availability for activation.
• Offer strategic counsel to senior management on policy interpretation, implementation, and emerging trends.
• Contribute to the overall success of the Chief Risk Officer Enterprise Risk team through collaborative leadership and alignment with team objectives.

Key Requirements:

• Tertiary qualifications in business, commerce, risk, or finance.
• Hold at least 10-15years of relevant risk management experience, with a focus on business continuity.
• Recent involvement with CPS 230 Operational Risk Management is advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to engage effectively with senior leadership.
• Ideally, have experience within the financial services industry.
• Thorough understanding of Operational Resilience principles and regulatory requirements.
• Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency in crisis management, business continuity planning, and relevant tools/software.
• Ability to maintain composure and efficacy under pressure, with a proactive and adaptable mindset.

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, reach out directly to Abbey at abbey.lynch@marsrecruitment.com.au for further details.