We are hiring a Business Continuity & Risk Manager with experience in the Banking sector!
Effitalents is a recruitment company specialized in digital professionals (IT, Marketing & Sales). Our mission is to support your company's growth by providing access to top talents on a long-term basis. We are currently recruiting!
Our client is a fintech company seeking a Business Continuity & Risk Manager with banking sector experience. This critical role involves overseeing business continuity planning, IT risk management, third-party oversight, and cross-functional responsibilities that support operational resilience, information security, and regulatory compliance (including FINMA and DORA requirements).
Responsibilities
* Business Continuity Management (BCM):
* Lead development, maintenance, and improvement of the Business Continuity and Crisis Management framework.
* Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) and continuity planning with stakeholders.
* Align recovery capabilities with service criticality, utilizing cloud-native, distributed, and hybrid infrastructure common in FinTech.
* Coordinate business continuity and disaster recovery testing across data centers, systems, and departments.
* Report findings and recommendations to senior management.
* Work with internal and external auditors to maintain ISO 22301:2019 certification and comply with regulatory changes.
* Manage BCM policies and strategies.
* Third-Party Risk Management:
* Review third-party documentation, including onboarding, renewals, and exit plans.
* Assess ICT service providers in line with FINMA Circulars and DORA regulations.
* Ensure due diligence, control evidence, and risk assessments are complete and compliant.
* Collaborate across Business, Security, Compliance, Legal, Procurement, and Risk teams.
* Define and report on Key Risk Indicators.
Required Skills
* Strong understanding of FINMA, DORA, ISO 22301, GDPR frameworks.
* Knowledge of IT risk management, cloud infrastructures, third-party oversight, and information security.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Experience with GRC or internal control systems.
Education and Experience
* Minimum 5 years in Business Continuity, Risk, Security, or Operational Resilience, preferably in FinTech or banking.
* Relevant certifications are a plus.
The position is hybrid, requiring 3 days/week at our Lisbon office near Marquês de Pombal.
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