Operational Resilience Manager - Testing

Operational Resilience Manager - Testing

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Bank of IrelandWhat is the opportunity?The Operational Resilience Manager, Testing, sits within the Respond and Adapt resilience pillar of the BOI UK Operational Resilience team, which ensures the bank anticipates, responds to, and recovers from disruptions, aligning methodology and approach maturity with PRA/FCA regulations and industry best practices.You will lead the full end-to-end delivery of OR testing activities including regulatory compliance against PS21/3 and PRA expectations, aligned to methodologies and approaches set within Identify and Prepare pillar and wider UK and Group testing activities. Collaborate closely with other Identify and Prepare, Respond and Adapt, and Recover and Learn Managers to ensure full alignment across the resilience lifecycle.This position can be based in our London or Bristol office.In This Role, You WillDefine the testing strategy, scenario selection, and planningMaintain testing library to ensure range of scenarios are covered during testingPerform IBS testing, in collaboration with business units and wider stakeholdersSupport input of testing outcomes to annual operational resilience self-assessmentOversee and participate in wider resilience testing (ITSCM, tech / cyber, BCP, WPR)Perform control and assurance testingLead or participate in retrospectives and lessons learned (depending on nature of testing)Input relevant testing outcomes and information into Operational Resilience annual self-assessment and governance fora, as requiredSupport Crisis and Incident Management activities, as required, including participating in on-call rotationWhat will make you stand out?Significant relevant experience in specialist roleDemonstrable knowledge and experience in operational resilience and testingFamiliarity with crisis and incident managementAbility to run projects, and lead in a cross-functional environmentStrong communication skillsProactive, innovative, and adaptive mindsetStrong analytical and planning skillsExperience with UK regulatory frameworks and other relevant jurisdictional frameworks such as DORAEssential QualificationsThere are no minimum educational requirements for this role.More About The TeamThe BOI UK operating model builds on niche strengths, reduces silos, and supports UK strategy delivery. UK Operations enables this strategy through personal and business customer servicing, debt management, customer relations, operational resilience, IT, and supplier governance, ensuring standardisation, quality, and best practices. Operational Resilience manages risks to delivery stability and rapid recovery from disruptions. It serves as the first line for operational resilience, supporting the Group''s Fit for the Future programme.Why work with us?The Bank of Ireland culture prioritises work-life balance with flexible working, along with 24 days annual leave and pension contributions. We offer family-friendly policies including 6 months paid maternity leave, a fertility and surrogacy policy, and working parent supports. Our employee wellbeing program includes an employee assistance program, WebDoctor, and financial wellbeing coaches. We encourage and support staff to pursue educational and professional qualifications to grow and enhance your career.Key CompetenciesOne Group, one team - People ManagerAmplify Capability - People ManagerChampion Transformation - People ManagerAccountable - People ManagerCustomer Focused - People ManagerWe’re on a continuous journey to build an inclusive and diverse workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, lived experience, abilities and perspectives. We provide reasonable accommodations at every stage of our recruitment process for disabilities, neurodivergence or medical conditions. If you require an accommodation please complete this form and one of our recruitment team members will be in touch via email. Any information provided will be treated as confidential within the recruitment team and used only for the purpose of determining and providing appropriate accommodations for the application and recruitment process. Where Agency assistance is required Bank of Ireland Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to Bank of Ireland by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this ..... full job details .....