SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term
Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.
Who we are
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.
Role Summary
Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for an Operational Resilience Analyst (m/f/d) for our IT Security and Data Protection Department to join our team.
* Located within Info Sec Data Protect team, the EU AG Operational Resilience Analyst (m/f/d) will be part of the EMEA Operational Resilience function, with dedicated responsibilities in support of operational resilience capabilities that are designed and operated in line with local management and regulatory expectations, and in local interactions. These responsibilities include both the EMEA operational resilience capabilities as well as those activities from key functions support operational resilience including BCM, Technology Risk Management, Digital Resilience, Testing, ICT Incident Management and Third Party Management from the 1st line perspective.
* The Analyst will collaborate with relevant EU AG and SMBC Dusseldorf stakeholders to embed operational resilience knowledge and responsibilities to enable compliance with the DORA and other relevant operational resilience requirements.
Business Area
Position Description
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Operational Resilience
* Support the identification, review and validation of Critical or Important Services (CIFs) within EU AG
* Support the review of operational resilience methodologies to address issues and to implement enhancements
* Build awareness of Operational Resilience with relevant local stakeholders and their respective responsibilities.
* Support with Horizon scanning activities for operational resilience relevant topics.
* Support reporting to EU AG/Dusseldorf in EMEA Operational Resilience Governance
Business Continuity Management
* Support local business continuity processes and testing, including engagement of stakeholders
* Engage with EMEA BCM team to support appropriate inclusion of local business continuity requirements
* Support management of local business continuity and crisis management plans
* Support reporting of testing results and other related controls to local governance
Resilience Testing
* Support digital operational resilience testing program, ensuring EU AG testing priorities are incorporated into EMEA resilience test plans, in alignment with all relevant stakeholders in SMBC EMEA Group.
* Support Digital Operational Resilience testing activities and support EMEA teams in drafting scenario tests, challenging protection requirements, and evaluating test results.
* Facilitate reporting on 1st LoD resilience test results, manage post-testing activities, follow up on outstanding items, and prepare for new testing cycles.
* Support reporting of relevant local KPI/KRIs.
* Prepare presentations on the 1st LoD digital resilience status for relevant Committees and senior management, and actively contribute to related projects.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
* Knowledge and expertise in the areas of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA)
* Knowledge of Business Continuity best practice and standards, incl. ISO22301, ISO/IEC 27031, German BSI200-4
* Good knowledge of current IT, technologies and standards such as ITIL
* Knowledge of Incident and Crisis Management and associated communication
* Knowledge of incident lifecycle and best practices to mitigate or reduce harm
* Knowledge of banking business (general affairs, control procedure and structure), ideally covering both investment banking and capital markets, financial law and compliance
* Broad experience delivering a Testing capability for Operational Resilience and Business Continuity, ideally within financial institutions
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to tailor the delivery and content to the audience
* Ability to challenge stakeholders in the right way to clarify fact from perception
* Able to develop trust amongst stakeholders and peers
* Ability to balance strategic thinking with the reality of what is proportional, appropriate and operationally viable
* University Degree in Computer Science or related field and certifications usual in the industry is a plus
* Proven facilitation skills
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Judgement and Decision Making
Risk Management
Strategic and Visionary
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What we offer
For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.
As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:
* Hybrid and flexible working
* Competitive paid leave days
* Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
* Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
* Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
* Ambitious remuneration package
So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!
We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.