Operational Resilience Expert (DORA)

We are seeking an Operational Resilience Expert with DORA expertise to join our Outsourcing & Business Continuity Management team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to drive strategic expertise across business continuity and outsourcing management and to play a pivotal role in shaping our processes and mentoring our expanding team.

What you'll do

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Business Continuity Management and Crisis Management framework across all operations
• Support the definition and continuous enhancement of BCM strategy, policies, procedures, methodology, and standards in alignment with regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA, MaRisk) and industry best practices
• Manage complex business impact analyses (BIAs) and risk assessments to identify critical business functions and dependencies
• Support the implementation and integration of tooling related to BCM and CM
• Create training and awareness plans across the organization to build a strong resilience culture
• Plan, manage, and conduct regular continuity testing (table-top exercises, simulations, recovery drills) and track remediation of gaps
• Lead or support resilience assessments of critical third-party and outsourced service providers
• Monitor regulatory and industry developments in operational resilience and adapt frameworks accordingly

What you'll need

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Resilience, BCM, Business Administration, Risk Management, or other relevant areas in Business Continuity Management / Crisis Management / Operational Resilience
• 6+ years of professional experience gained in banking / financial services or consulting
• Good knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., MaRisk, BAIT, DORA) and common industry standards (e.g., ISO 22301)
• Strong analytical and conceptual skills, creativity, critical thinking, and ability to identify problems and propose practical solutions
• Excellent communication skills on both technical and managerial level
• Proven track record in project delivery and process ownership
• Fluency in English is required, German is a plus

What they offer

• Competitive personal development budget and work from home budget
• Discounts to fitness & wellness memberships and language apps
• Premium N26 bank account subscription and access for friends and family
• Additional day of annual leave for each year of service
• High degree of autonomy and access to cutting edge technologies
• Relocation package with visa support