Operational Resilience Consultant – FinTech
Robert Half is supporting their client, an innovative financial services scale-up, in their search for an experienced Operational Resilience Consultant to join as an associate. The client has made strong progress across wider risk disciplines but now requires urgent, hands-on support to remediate gaps and embed UK Operational Resilience requirements. This is a delivery-focused role, ideal for someone with practical experience in scenario testing and regulatory remediation.
Contract Assignment Details:
* Location:
London (Hybrid – 1 day per week in the City)
* Duration:
Initial 3 months (with potential extension)
* Day Rate:
£550–600 p/day via PAYE PLUS 12.07% holiday pay accrued (employer's NI & tax deducted at source – no umbrella company fees)
* Start Date:
Subject to onboarding and preliminary meetings, with an estimated turnaround of approximately 2 weeks, including time for technology setup and related processes.
Experience Needed:
The Ops Res Consultant will bring hands-on resilience delivery experience and the ability to quickly stabilise and strengthen regulatory alignment:
* Proven track record of delivering UK Operational Resilience requirements within financial services.
* Practical experience in designing, coordinating, and executing scenario testing exercises.
* Strong understanding of PRA/FCA operational resilience rules and ability to remediate identified gaps.
* Experience conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and mapping Important Business Services.
* Ability to design and implement remediation plans addressing resilience weaknesses.
* Experience embedding incident response and crisis management playbooks to ensure readiness.
* Clear documentation and reporting skills to track progress, risks, and outstanding actions.
* Nice to Have: Knowledge of DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) and ability to align frameworks with EU expectations.
* Collaborative approach with proven ability to work closely across risk, ops, and technology functions.
Important Note:
Associates will undergo comprehensive financial and criminal background checks, which may take up to two weeks to complete.