Business Resilience Manager - £60,000We are seeking an experienced Business Resilience Manager to take ownership of our operational resilience agenda and help shape the future of resilience across the organisation. This role sits within a growing Risk function and offers the opportunity to make a visible firm-wide impact.Reporting into the Head of Risk, you will work closely with senior leaders—including Operations, IT, Regulation, and third-party partners—to embed a strong, forward-looking resilience culture and ensure the organisation meets evolving regulatory expectations.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development, enhancement, and embedding of the organisation’s business resilience framework.Identify, assess, and mitigate resilience-related risks across the business.Influence and support first-line teams in strengthening operational resilience practices.Maintain and evolve business continuity and third-party resilience processes.Plan, manage, and report on annual and ad-hoc scenario testing.Conduct root-cause analysis for resilience incidents, breaches, and control failures.Produce key deliverables including the annual Operational Resilience Report.Engage confidently with senior stakeholders and contribute to governance forums.Experience & KnowledgeSignificant experience in a resilience, operational resilience, or risk oversight role, preferably within financial services.Strong understanding of FCA Operational Resilience requirements and how resilience integrates into wider risk frameworks.Experience working with senior stakeholders and attending governance or risk committees.Background in wealth/investment management is advantageous but not essential; legal, insurance, or wider finance sector experience also considered.Skills & BehavioursStrong drive, ownership, and the ability to influence at senior levels.Strategic, analytical, and solutions-focused mindset.Excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills.Calm, pragmatic, and effective under pressure with high emotional intelligence.Collaborative working style and a commitment to continuous improvement.Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-moving environment
Richard Williams