Operational Resilience Leader, Director
Risk Consulting at EY Ireland is dedicated to delivering exceptional client services across various sectors. As part of the Consulting business unit, we offer a range of governance, risk management, compliance, and assurance services to our expanding client base in Ireland and internationally.
The demand for advice and support in Operational Resilience is driven by increasing regulatory requirements, rising cyber threats, and global supply chain disruptions. Our clients need expert guidance to navigate complex regulations, integrate new technologies securely, and maintain continuity of products and services for their customers.
Your Key Responsibilities
Client Responsibilities:
* Act as a subject matter expert in Operational Resilience, leveraging your knowledge and experience to address client problems and shape solutions.
* Identify and build valued trusted relationships with external clients and internal peers, understanding their needs and priorities to deliver Operational Resilience services.
* Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality work products by EY teams, enhancing our global brand, reputation, and purpose.
* Lead presentations and proposals focused on winning new work and providing subject matter insights for bids and proposals.
* Create innovative commercial insights for clients, adapting methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contribute to thought leadership.
Internal Responsibilities:
* Assist in client account management activities, including recruitment of your team, managing financial aspects of client engagements, and quality and risk management.
* Identify and build valued relationships with clients and colleagues to generate new business opportunities for EY.
* Communicate effectively with EY senior management and work to build, manage, and motivate high-performing teams.
* Understand EY's service offerings and actively identify opportunities to better serve our clients.
* Build strong internal relationships within Consulting and across other service lines.
* Support team development activities, including coaching, mentoring, conducting performance reviews, and contributing to performance feedback.
* Contribute to people initiatives, including recruiting, retaining, and training activities.
* Understand, follow, and communicate workplace policies and procedures.
Skills and Attributes for Success
To qualify for the role, you must have:
* 15 to 20+ years' experience in Operational Resilience (or related Business Continuity, and Disaster Recovery domains) in consulting, industry, or the public sector.
* Extensive knowledge and experience of standards and regulatory landscape, including DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act), Critical Entities Directive, ISO 22301 (Business Continuity Management), ISO 27001 (Information Security Management), and other relevant frameworks.
* Proven track record in delivering Operational Resilience/BCM projects.
* Experience in leading and growing high-performing teams.
* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with a track record in managing complex stakeholder programmes.
* Good understanding of project governance and change management principles.
About the Role
This is a pivotal position within our team. You will work directly with a Partner, Head of Risk Consulting, to help us grow our market share, revenues, and build a new team to meet emerging market demands.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings, and a wide range of discounts, offers, and promotions.
All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:
* Pension
* Maternity & Paternity leave
* Discounted health insurance
* Bike to work Scheme
* Web Doctor - Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
* Recognition Awards
* The purchase of additional annual leave
* Cash incentives for referrals
* Hybrid Working
* Free Gym membership
* TECH MBA paid by EY
* Travel Pass
* Wellness rooms Available in some offices
EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities.
About EY
As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we're using the finance products, expertise, and systems we've developed to build a better working world. That starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities, and creative freedom to make things better.
Inclusion & Diversity
We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable, and everyone experiences a sense of belonging: Inclusion, diversity, and equity are part of who we are at EY.