EMEA Resilience Risk Manager

About Neuberger Berman: Neuberger was founded in 1939 to do one thing: deliver compelling investment results for our clients over the long term. This remains our singular purpose today, driven by a culture rooted in deep fundamental research, the pursuit of investment insight and continuous innovation on behalf of clients, and facilitated by the free exchange of ideas across the organization. As a private, independent, employee-owned investment manager, Neuberger is structurally aligned with the long-term interests of our clients.

Position Overview: Operational resilience is a mandatory requirement across EMEA. Regulators across EMEA have now set enforceable standards, with the focus shifting from framework-building to evidence of compliance, testing, and third-party oversight. In order to support this evolution, the Operational Risk and Resilience team are hiring a dedicated Resilience Manager who will be based in the London office. You will serve two key purposes firstly as a key liaison across local and global business functions on risk and resilience matters and secondly provide core support for the execution of the operational risk and resilience frameworks in accordance with best practice guidance and regulatory requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Managing and maintaining the resilience policies and procedures, such as: Operational Resilience policy, Operational Resilience self-assessment document, Digital Resilience strategy, ICT Risk Management Framework.
• Enhancing the operational resilience programme in line with global regulations, which includes the collection of key risk indicators and reporting to the Board.
• Conducting scenario testing for the operational resilience important business services.
• Investigating BCP and Technology related operational risk events, ensuring root cause analysis and control assessments.
• Identifying vulnerabilities from the important business services mapping and scenario testing, and raise issues and associated actions, where required.
• Maintenance and development of the BCP and Resilience system, Fusion.
• Acting as subject matter expert for all resilience matters, including upcoming regulatory changes.
• Managing and maintaining the business continuity policy and procedures (including the Business Continuity plans).
• Implementing a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) programme that meets all necessary regulatory requirements.
• Management of Business Continuity incidents, ensuring the appropriate response and communications are taken.
• Oversight of the ICT Risk Framework, partnering with the first line IT Risk function.

Key Requirements / Qualifications:

• University degree in a related and relevant subject is required.
• Demonstrative experience in an asset / investment management firm as a member of operational / IT risk, BCP, Resilience or internal audit team (2-5 years minimum).
• Ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders and delegates across the organization.
• Attention to detail, ability to work to competing deadlines, and a solutions-focused approach.
• Strong organizational, communication and time management skills are essential.
• Team player with strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to present to Boards and senior management.

Neuberger is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.