Third Party Resilience Analyst - Oliver James : Job Details

Currently recruiting for a Third Party Resilience Analyst for a leading insurer on a 6 month initial contract on an inside ir35 basis.

- Deliver third party exit and contingency plans that are integral to the resilience of the insurance client.- An understanding of DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act)- Experience of writing an exit plan written for 30+ suppliers - Experience of Fusion Risk Management would be advantageous.

Third Party Resilience Analyst

Third Party Resilience Analyst Requirements:

• Developing and implementing business continuity plans for the loss of critical 3rd parties across all areas of European operations in line with DORA and UK Regulators expectations.
• Collaborating with functional teams to conduct 3rd party business impact analysis, and scenario planning to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats to critical business functions
• Developing and implementing comprehensive business continuity and ensuring exit plans meet business expectations, ensuring alignment with EU regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of existing resilience plans and processes, making recommendations for improvements
• Designing and conducting testing, training, and simulation exercises to validate the effectiveness of continuity plans and enhance organisational readiness
• Serving as liaison with external partners, vendors, and relevant stakeholders to align continuity efforts and maintain external dependencies
• Providing regular reports to senior management on the status of 3rd party business continuity initiatives and recommended improvements
• Continuously monitoring emerging risks and industry trends, adapting resilience strategies to evolving threats and business needs

Third Party Resilience Analyst - Required Experience:

• Experience in business continuity, operational resilience, or emergency response planning is essential
• Ability to influence and manage relationships with key stakeholders including challenging where required
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to assess information and identify gaps/areas for improvement
• A self-starter with excellent organisational skills including workload planning and measurement
• Ability to work under pressure to stretching targets
• Solid experience in business continuity or operational resilience
• A strong understanding of regulatory requirements, industry standards, and best practices related to operational resilience and continuity planning..

Please apply and suitable applicants will be contacted directly.