Overview
The Operational Resilience DORA Consultant will work with a leading financial services firm to develop and implement its operational resilience framework while ensuring compliance with the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). This contractor will engage with stakeholders across various functions including Risk, Technology, Security, Compliance, and Operations to drive initiatives and strengthen governance. The position is expected to last for four months with a strong day rate offered for candidates who can work on-site in London four days per week.
Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of Operational Resilience and DORA requirements.
- Assess compliance gaps and deliver remediation plans.
- Define and maintain Important Business Services, impact tolerances, and resilience mapping.
- Coordinate scenario testing and resilience exercises.
- Develop governance, policies, reporting, and supporting documentation.
- Support ICT third-party risk, incident management, and regulatory reporting.
- Engage senior stakeholders and provide practical guidance across business and technology teams.
Requirements
- Proven experience delivering Operational Resilience programmes within financial services or fintech.
- Strong knowledge of DORA and operational resilience regulations.
- Experience with resilience mapping, scenario testing, ICT risk and third-party risk management.
- Excellent stakeholder management, governance, and programme delivery skills.
- Experience in payments or fintech sectors is preferred.