Operational Resilience Program Specialist

Operational Resilience Program Specialist Base pay range

$115.00/hr - $124.00/hr

• Job Title: Operational Resilience Program Specialist
• Department: Operational Resilience & Third Party Services
• Location: New York, NY (Eastern Time Zone) – Hybrid (5 BD out of 10 BD)
• Contract Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)

• Support the Head of Operational Resilience Americas in delivering a robust, industry-standard Operational Resilience (OR) framework for a major international bank.
• Assist in an ongoing engagement to ensure the proposed target operating model and supporting deliverables are:
• Well-suited for bank's operational environment
• Aligned with domestic and international regulatory expectations
• Consistent with industry best practices
• Demonstrate a successful track record in designing and implementing Operational Resilience Programs at financial institutions.
• Possess hands‑on experience in operational resilience, particularly within Globally Systemically Important Banks (GSIBs) and/or US Foreign Banking Organizations (FBOs).
• Take a proactive, hands‑on approach to finalizing the framework design, including:
• Refining and enhancing existing deliverables
• Taking direct ownership of specific work products related to the engagement.

• Extensive experience in establishing and executing Operational Resilience Frameworks from inception through delivery.
• 15+ years of experience, preferably in financial services with a focus on Operational Resilience, Business Continuity Planning, and/or Disaster Recovery.
• Working knowledge of U.S. financial services regulatory requirements related to Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery.
• Proven project management skills with experience in leading and delivering projects.
• Experience in Big 4 consulting or equivalent is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and excellent organizational skills.
• Develop and present progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Set and manage project expectations with team members and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate efficiently across all levels of the organization.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).

Mid‑Senior level

Temporary

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Banking and Financial Services