Aberdeen

ResilienceLead

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Resilience Lead at Aberdeen. Skills: Resilience Framework, Business Continuity, Crisis Management. Implement, manage, and develop Resilience Framework. Oversee review, maintenance, and improvement of services”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

analytical skills; interpret operational data; process flows; risk trends; inquisitive mindset; deep-dive into complex processes; think calmly and logically

Eligibility Requirements

On Call Incident Manager rota

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Recognised resilience and/or cyber certification qualification e. g. Member of the Business Continuity Institute (MBCI) or accredited ISO22301 Auditor, CISM, CISSP, Experience in coordinating or supporting the response to disruptive incidents, Experience in developing and delivering presentations/workshops/training to senior level executives, Proven ability to forge working relationships with individuals from business and supporting functions within a multinational or complex organisation

Nice to Have

Understanding of financial services, asset management operations and/or platform services, particularly within a Resilience context, Knowledge and experience of ServiceNow in relation to Operational Resilience and Business Continuity Management

What You'll Do.

and develop Resilience Framework

and improvement of services

Coordinate tests and exercises

Manage operational vulnerabilities

Develop and review plans and playbooks

Remediate operational vulnerabilities

Identify opportunities to mitigate risks

Contribute to internal and external audits

Provide regular updates to stakeholders

Prepare and deliver dashboards and MI packs

Promote global awareness of Resilience policy

Engage with internal and external parties

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Forge effective working relationships with business owners; Work collaboratively across multiple business teams; Engage with technical and non-technical stakeholders; Engage with internal and external parties

Communication Scope

communication skills; engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders

Full Job Description

_****Job Description****_ At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group. Strengthening talent and culture is one of our strategic priorities. We strive to make Aberdeen a great place to work so that we can attract and retain the industry’s best talent. Our people put our stakeholders at the heart of everything they do by helping us to make a positive difference to the lives of our clients, customers, colleagues, shareholders, and society. We are focused on growing our direct and advised wealth platforms and repositioning our specialist asset management business to meet client demand. We are committed to providing excellent client service, supported by leading technology and talent. Aberdeen comprises three businesses, interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each of which focuses on meeting and adapting to our clients’ evolving needs: * Interactive investor, the UK’s second largest direct-to-consumer investment platform, enables individuals in the UK to plan, save, and invest in the way that works for them. * Our Adviser business provides financial planning solutions and technology for UK financial advisers, enabling them to create value for their customers. * Our Investments business is a specialist asset manager that focuses on areas where we have both strength and scale to capitalise on the key themes shaping the market, through either public markets or alternative asset classes As part of the Business Resilience Team, the Resilience Lead is responsible for the implementation, management and ongoing development of Aberdeen’s Resilience Framework, across functions including Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, Crisis Management and Physical Security. The Lead is responsible for overseeing the review, maintenance and continual improvement of Important Business Services, Critical and Important Functions, BIAs, plans and playbooks, forging effective working relationships with business owners to ensure delivery of r

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