3rd Party Technology, Cyber and Resilience - London, United Kingdom - Financial Conduct Authority

Financial Conduct Authority
Financial Conduct Authority
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1 month ago

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Would you like to play a critical role helping the financial services industry become more operationally resilient? Would you relish the opportunity to work on challenging technology and cyber resilience related matters across regulated firms within financial services?


We are pleased to be offering an exciting opportunity for a talented, self-starting Lead Associate to join the Technology, Resilience and Cyber department (TRC).

At a time of rapid technology change, new regulation to improve operational resilience, and increasing cyber threats, you will have the unique opportunity to influence the FCA's and industry's agenda.

You will work in the public interest and be focused on increasing the sector's operational resilience.

What does this job involve?

  • Acting as a SME for Critical Third Parties across the department, the FCA, and externally
  • Leading TRC's engagement with specific portfolio supervision teams
  • Ensuring delivery of firm assessments for prioritised high impact firms to provide supervisors with a forwardlooking evidence and judgementbased assessment, supported by the facts, on whether a firm's technology, resilience and/or cyber capabilities are sufficient or require further mitigating actions
  • Leading strategic analysis of incidents in your portfolio arising from cyberattack or technology disruptions
  • Leading thematic work, owning delivery of key items and delivering through others
  • Taking part in technical engagement with external stakeholders including other Authorities and Senior firm representatives
  • Providing thought leadership in emerging and ongoing cyber and technology areas of specialism
  • Supporting industry engagement by chairing sector specific Cyber Coordination Groups
  • Undertaking peer comparison and analysis of the maturity of firms' technology and cyberenvironment in relation to other firms in the sector and the wider market; and
  • Playing a key part in building the capability of others through coaching and feedback.
  • Support the process by which the team actively reviews the effectiveness of CTP's Operational Risk and Resilience frameworks making recommendations on whether these present risks to regulated firms' financial stability and/or market confidence.
  • Working with the manager to set out the CTP strategy and plan the team's work, prioritising risk reviews both idiosyncratic and thematic. This includes setting out the agenda for CTP engagement, including providing peer analysis for all areas of operational risk and resilience were applicable.
  • Aid in the development of risk analytics and reporting related to Third Party lifecycle and concentration risk
  • Support CTP Risk Oversight tools development
  • Support CTP thematic and product oversight reviews as required
What will I get from the role?

This role will offer a unique insight into cyber, technology and operational resilience risks in the FS sector


With the opportunity to:
- work on high profile regulatory initiatives
- work across a number of high impact firms on cross-sector issues
- gain insight into current thinking on cyber, technology and operational resilience matters
- build upon your existing skills and knowledge and develop your career
- work with and influence a wide range of internal and external stakeholders and in doing so, build your network of contacts
- coach and mentor colleagues within the team
- engage with senior management across the FCA


As an Academy business, we place great value on your learning and we offer world-class development opportunities which will assist you in achieving your career aspirations.

Our Academy offers you a range of opportunities for personal and professional development, including our MSC in financial regulation, Future Managers programme, sponsored study and more.

Which minimum, essential & desirable skills are required?

Minimum

  • Relevant industry qualifications e.g., CRISC, CISM, CISSP, IS027001 / 2, Lead Auditor / Implementer, or alternatives.
  • At least three years' experience analysing complex information and identifying and presenting recommendations in relation to technology and/or cyber resilience capabilities.
Essential

  • Understanding of FCA's approach to operational resilience, including an appreciation for the FCA's new operational resilience policy Experience in motivating and leading others.
  • Exposure to and understanding of leading practice technology and cyber standards and guidance.
  • Knowledge or experience of the Wholesale Markets and banking sectors
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Can demonstrate taking pride in work and ensuring it is of the highest standard.
  • Good interpersonal skills with evidence of team working, and delivery through others
  • Confidence and credibility to interact effectively with a range of stakeholders
  • Strong verbal communication skills including clear and effective presentation to both internal and external audiences
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills
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