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Head of Operational Risk and Resilience

AT Vanguard
Vanguard

Head of Operational Risk and Resilience

Manchester, United Kingdom

Responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with the organisation's operations and ensuring vendors remain accountable for maintaining high standards. Influences operational strategy and plays a critical role in strengthening our resilience.

Operational risk:

  • Develop and implement an operational risk management and control framework.
  • Identify, assess, and monitor prospective and materialised operational risks across the UK Personal Investor platform. Report on risk insights and trends.
  • Develop and drive implementation of risk mitigation strategies and controls.
  • Collaborate with Oversight teams to ensure effective risk management practices and controls are in place.
  • Provide training and awareness programs on operational risk management.
  • Lead and coordinate Operational Risk input into RCSAs and ICARAs.

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Third party risk:

  • Manage relationships with operational third-party vendors.
  • Maintain strong internal control frameworks for vendor performance, cost management, risk assessments, and service governance.
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure vendor service arrangements meet regulatory and enterprise standards.
  • Prepare documentation of operational models for regulators and independent auditors.
  • Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of vendor performance dashboards, management reports and executive summaries.
  • Coordinate and support the development and execution of Third-Party assessments. Build strong working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. Identify, propose, and deliver resolutions for gaps.

Operational Resilience:

  • Develop and implement strategies to enhance the business's operational resilience.
  • Identify critical business services and processes and assess their vulnerability to disruptions.
  • Work with IT and other departments to ensure robust workarounds are in place.
  • Monitor and report on operational resilience metrics and performance.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

Client-provided location(s): Manchester, UK
Job ID: Vanguard-167295
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
    • Pet Insurance
  • Parental Benefits

    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Paid Holidays
    • Paid Vacation
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • Relocation Assistance
    • Performance Bonus
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • 401(K)
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Internship Program
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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