IT Risk Director – Technology Risk Management, Resiliency & Business Continuity

Role Overview

• Provide independent review and challenge of business continuity and resiliency activities performed by business units
• Facilitate completion of Business Impact Analyses, continuity plans, and resiliency assessments
• Monitor adherence to enterprise resiliency policies, standards, and risk appetite requirements
• Aggregate and report resiliency risks, issues, metrics, and control effectiveness to senior management
• Provide consultation and guidance regarding resiliency requirements and regulatory expectations
• Track remediation activities and validate closure of identified resiliency gaps
• Escalate material resiliency risks, control weaknesses, and testing failures to appropriate governance forums
• Provide subject matter expertise and support during audits, examinations, and issue remediation activities
• Lead a high-performing team responsible for business continuity, resiliency, crisis management, and recovery planning activities
• Provide leadership and oversight for Business Impact Analyses (BIAs), continuity plans, recovery strategies, scenario testing, and resiliency assessments
• Partner with senior business leaders to identify critical business services, supporting processes, dependencies, and recovery requirements
• Oversee the development and execution of continuity and resiliency testing programs, including targeted risk assessments, tabletop exercises and recovery validation activities
• Drive continuous improvement of resiliency capabilities through analysis of testing results, events, incidents, and industry best practices
• Monitor resiliency-related metrics, key risk indicators, control performance, and remediation activities to ensure risks remain within established appetite
• Represent the First Line Risk & Controls organization in enterprise governance committees, regulatory examinations, audits, and executive forums
• Provide leadership during disruption events and support crisis management activities as required
• Foster strong collaboration with Enterprise Risk Management, Technology, Information Security, Facilities, Third-Party Risk, and other risk disciplines
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, policies, standards, and procedures related to operational resilience and business continuity
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent level of work experience
• 10+ years in a related role
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing teams and enterprise-wide programs
• Advanced knowledge of operational resilience, business continuity, crisis management, and risk management frameworks
• Demonstrated experience developing and leading large-scale resiliency programs within a complex financial services environment
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leadership and drive strategic decisions
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience leading regulatory examinations, audits, and issue remediation activities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and drive results in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic planning capabilities
• Experience with business continuity and resiliency technologies, tools, and reporting platforms
• Industry certifications such as CBCP, MBCP, CRISC, CISA, CISM, CISSP, PMP, or similar
• Knowledge of regulatory expectations related to operational resilience, business continuity, and third-party risk management.

Tech Stack

• PMP

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Professional development budget
• Home office setup allowance
• Global team events