Operational Risk & Business Continuity Manager

About KLx

KLx is the Portuguese subsidiary of Crédit Agricole S.A., a large international banking group that provides IT Skills & Software Development services to the IT organizations within the group’s business lines.

Our mission is to assist with the IT transformation & activities of a worldwide bank capitalizing on all the skills from our international campus in Lisbon.

About Responsibilities

The main mission will be:

KLx is expanding, and we are seeking an experienced Operational Risk & Business Continuity Manager to enhance our operational resilience and strengthen our internal control framework. In this role, you will play a central part in ensuring that KLx operates in full alignment with the Crédit Agricole Risk Management model. Reporting to the Head of Compliance & Risk, you will reinforce the team by leading the identification, assessment, and mitigation of transversal operational risks, while also developing and maintaining robust business continuity and crisis‑management frameworks.

Operational Risk Management

  • Identify and assess operational risks across processes, products, and business units;
  • Perform and maintain RCSAs, including control testing and documentation of risk/control gaps;
  • Monitor operational incidents and loss events, ensuring root‑cause analysis and remediation;
  • Develop and maintain the operational risk framework, policies, and governance standards;
  • Track and report KRIs, producing dashboards and insights for management and committees;
  • Support business units in documenting processes, risks, and controls, promoting risk awareness;
  • Review and challenge new initiatives and change activities to ensure risk considerations are embedded;
  • Follow up on new compliance procedural norms by Crédit Agricole and other applicable regulations and decline them locally ensuring the local procedural repository update;
  • Monitor of non‑compliance risks, including policy breaches, regulatory obligations, and adherence to standards;
  • Support investigations and remediation of compliance breaches, and contribute to regulatory reporting.

Business Continuity & Crisis Management

  • Lead the development and maintenance of the Business Continuity Plan (BCP);
  • Coordinate Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) across departments;
  • Organize and facilitate crisis‑management exercises and scenario testing;
  • Ensure alignment between continuity plans, IT disaster recovery, and operational processes;
  • Liaise with the Information Systems Risk Manager, IT Head, CISO and other relevant stakeholders for risk analysis;
  • Maintain crisis communication protocols and escalation procedures;
  • Support rapid response during incidents, ensuring effective coordination and documentation.

Governance & Culture

  • Promote a strong risk and compliance culture, embedding ethical behavior and accountability across the organization;
  • Ensure policies and procedures are communicated, understood, and consistently applied throughout all business units;
  • Strengthen the organizational culture through training and frequent awareness.

Who you are:

  • Masters degree in Management, Economics, Finance;
  • At least 5 years of experience in operational risk management, business continuity or related fields in regulated industries (banking, insurance);
  • Strong understanding of risk frameworks, business continuity standards and latest regulatory requirements ( ex. DORA);
  • Familiarity with risk management tools and reporting systems;
  • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills;
  • Ability to work cross‑functionally with different stakeholders;
  • Strong interpersonal awareness and a positive workplace attitude
  • Proactive, structured, and comfortable managing multiple priorities;
  • Working proficiency in English (French is a plus).

What we Offer:

  • Competitive Salary + Bonus + Flex Benefits + Health Insurance;
  • Hybrid working model, allowing you to combine onsite and offsite work;
  • Open Space with a lovely location next to Tejo, 5 minutes’ walk from Metro and Train Station, 15 minutes’ drive from Humberto Delgado’s airport;
  • Canteen facilities (Breakfast + Lunch);
  • Parking upon request (option to charge electrical cars);
  • Free coffee, hot chocolate and fruits;
  • Training (Hard and Soft Skills);
  • International environment with more than 15 nationalities;
  • A people oriented and friendly working environment.

Contract

Without term / Full time

Technologies

Project Management

Languages

English - B2
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