PERM - OPPD - Operational Resilience Test Specialist - AVP

Job description

SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves. Who we are United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future. Role Summary As part of the Operational Resilience Group, the Resilience Testing Analyst will support the Resilience Testing Lead, the Head of Operational Resilience and the wider resilience team to deliver the Resilience Test Strategy, and plan & execute the Annual Test Plan to validate service resilience or identify vulnerabilities for remediation. The Resilience Testing Analyst is responsible for scenario analysis, the development of test plans, engagement and communication with key stakeholders, documentation of test plans, and the execution and documentation of results and specific lessons learned and/or operational vulnerabilities. The anticipated salary range for this role is €52,000-€98,000, with the final offer determined based on the candidate’s skills, experience, role scope, location, and relevant market factors. In addition to base salary, the role may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award and a competitive benefits package, including core benefits such as pension provision. Business Area The Operational Resilience Group within the Operations Planning Department (OPPD) is the capability which defines and supports consistent and standardised E2E Operations across key business services in order to drive efficiencies, effective controls, appropriate governance and support the implementation of priority change to meet strategy. SMBC Group in EMEA provides a full suite of Banking and Securities Services to our clients to support their growth, with close coordination with other regional entities. This includes the firm’s Operational Resilience function, responsible for the framework, policy/standards, governance and key assets which ensure compliance with UK (FCA/PRA) Operational Resilience regulation and in support of key elements for compliance with the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Further, this includes the firm’s Resilience Testing function, responsible for standards, governance and the maintenance and coordination of key assets which validate the Operational Resilience of our Business Services and the effectiveness of the resilience testing strategy including business continuity, recovery and communication framework across EMEA. Position Description Accountable for supporting the planning and execution of the Annual Test Plan for Resilience Testing in EMEA to evidence sufficient service resilience and business continuity, or identify gaps, vulnerabilities or areas for improvement to ensure we remain within tolerances. • Supporting the development and maintenance of the Resilience Testing Strategy, Standards, Annual Test Plan, Scenario Library and other key assets associated with test planning and execution in line with regulatory requirements. • Supporting / coordination with other resilience assurance activities to ensure appropriate scenario coverage, an integrated testing approach, and sharing of lessons learned and outcomes achieved. • Supporting / coordination of Operational Resilience scenario testing and ensuring alignment with Business Continuity, Business Recovery, IT Disaster Recovery, Incident and Crisis Management, Recovery Suite, Work-from-Home strategies, and Communication plans to validate their recovery plans and help identify vulnerabilities for improvements. • Supporting the identification and reporting of vulnerabilities identified from resilience testing. • Supporting testing communication plan across EMEA. • Strong knowledge of planning and performing testing for Operational Resilience. • Knowledge of Operational Resilience regulation in UK and EU. • Test reporting including updates into service MI and insights. • Strong Test Analyst background required, proficient in structured testing practices including test plan development, gaps identification and testing documentation. • An understanding of core banking services, covering both investment banking and capital markets advantageous. • Experience of management and coordinating resilience testing across multiple entities or regions beneficial. • Good communication skills required with the ability to tailor the delivery and content to the audience. • Good attention to detail, with the ability to navigate and challenge complex scenarios and identify areas of strength or weakness. • Good awareness of dependency management and service mapping. • Ability to challenge stakeholders in the right way to clarify fact from perception. • Able to develop trust amongst sponsors, stakeholders and peers. • Knowledge of Incident and Crisis Management and associated Communication beneficial • Knowledge of Business Continuity best practice and ISO22301 beneficial • Supporting the development and maintenance of effective working relationships with key stakeholders including Service Owners, SMEs, Incident & Crisis teams to ensure good outcomes. • Supporting the Resilience Testing Lead and other Resilience Testing Analysts in Strategy development and maturity of testing standards Competencies Customer Focus Driving Change Driving Results Embraces Diversity Enterprise Leadership Judgement and Decision Making Risk Management Strategic and Visionary Trust and Integrity What we offer For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks. As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you: Hybrid and flexible working Competitive paid leave days Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities Ambitious remuneration package So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!! We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.