Technology Risk and Resilience Manager - Financial Services

Oliver James is partnered with a leading Financial Services advisory firm in their search for a Technology Risk & Resilience Manager.

The role can be based in London or Scotland, paying up to c£80,000 plus extras on a hybrid basis.

Oliver James is partnered with a leading Financial Services advisory firm in their search for a Technology Risk & Resilience Manager.

The role can be based in London or Scotland, paying up to c£80,000 plus extras on a hybrid basis.

Our client's team helps FS firms navigate a fast-moving regulatory landscape while helping them to manage robust, future-proof technology estates. From shaping digital resilience frameworks under the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) to helping firms enhance their technology risk maturity as they respond to demands from different stakeholders, we combine deep sector insight with leading technology to solve problems alongside our clients.

Key Responsibilities

Working with the engagement leader and broader engagement team, you will support the engagement leader with and at times take responsibility for various areas of the engagement, which may include:

• Managing the progress and planning of the engagement, from contracting to conclusion.

• Supporting assessments of clients' operations to determine opportunities for improvement.

• Supporting business development activities such as preparing responses to tenders, creating proposal documents and supporting in the creation of market facing thought leadership.

• Ownership of your personal development to ensure you are equipped with the skills relevant to the proposition now and in the future.

• Leading and supporting activities that contribute to the engagement of the broader team beyond specific client engagements.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrable track record in technology risk, digital resilience, IT audit or cyber-resilience within financial services (in-house or consulting).

• Deep understanding of UK/EU regulatory drivers (e.g., FCA/PRA Operational Resilience Policy, DORA, SYSC 8, PS 21/3, CP4/24) and relevant industry frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001/22301, NIST CSF).

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex technical issues into clear, business-focused recommendations.

• Possession of strong team working and leadership skills, including the ability to work as a team and under your own initiative.

• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients at all levels.

Preferred Skills

• Professional certifications: CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor, PRINCE2/AgilePM.

• Prior involvement in regulatory remediation

• Technical financial services knowledge, including an understanding of the Insurance, Asset Management and Banking industries.

• Commercial acumen and an interest in how complex organisations operate.