Senior Operational Risk Business Partner - Cyber and Data - 6 month FTC

We have a 6-month FTC opportunity to join our Operational Risk function as a Senior Operational Risk Business Partner supporting Cyber Security & Data.

It will play a key 2nd line of defence role in providing critical oversight, challenge, and support of identified Cyber Security and Data risks. Collaborating closely with various stakeholders this position will contribute to the enhancement of our risk management framework, ensuring the Society is effective in mitigating potential threats.

This role supports embedding the Society’s risk framework to ensure effective management and oversight of risks. It involves aligning risk strategies with regulatory standards, enhancing risk frameworks and policies, and protecting critical systems.

The role collaborates with teams to manage Cyber Security and Data risks, including Technology Change initiatives, and provides leadership in resolving Operational Risk Events. Clear communication of risk appetite and close partnership with Technology and Change Risk Business Partners ensure comprehensive risk oversight.

What we offer: https://www.coventrycareers.co.uk/about-us/what-we-offer.aspx

Our benefits include:

• 28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• Personal pension with matched contributions
• Life assurance (6 times annual salary)

The ideal candidate should have these essential skills:

• Building strong relationships and influencing senior stakeholders and their teams in both the 1st and 2nd Lines of Defence.
• Solid understanding of operational risk management, including the rules, strategies, and frameworks involved.
• Expert knowledge of Cyber Security and Data frameworks with a good understanding of emerging threats and regulatory changes.
• Have experience writing committee papers and be able to explain complex technical ideas in a clear and simple way.

Desirable Skills:

• Financial Services experience
• Business Partner experience

As a mutual, we’ve always worked together to improve the lives of others. Now one of the largest Building Societies in the UK, over 3,000 of us share that goal, in our branches and Head Office. Our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and total support for our wellbeing.

We’re serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation, but also of personality and the way we think. By being yourself, you’ll make us stronger.

You can build so much more than a career. Come and make a difference in our Society, that’s been voted a ‘Great Place to Work’ by our team.
Flexibility and why it matters

We understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we’ll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role.