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Everpure

Operational Resilience Specialist

Santa Clara, CA · On-site

$126K - $150K/yr

As an Operational Resilience Specialist, you will drive the end-to-end consistency, throughput, and ... Direct the lifecycle tracking of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) arising from incidents ...

Everpure

Operational Resilience Specialist

Lehi, UT · On-site

As an Operational Resilience Specialist, you will drive the end-to-end consistency, throughput, and ... Direct the lifecycle tracking of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) arising from incidents ...

Everpure

Operational Resilience Specialist

Lehi, UT · On-site

$97K - $146K/yr

As an Operational Resilience Specialist, you will drive the end-to-end consistency, throughput, and ... Direct the lifecycle tracking of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) arising from incidents ...

Credit Agricole CIB

$200K - $250K/yr

Salary Range: $200k-$250k Key Responsibilities 1. Enterprise Resilience Strategy Development Develop and implement a comprehensive operational and cyber resiliency strategy aligned with regulatory ...

SPX

Director, Operational Excellence

Overland Park, KS · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

Director, Operational Excellence (74582) Requisition ID 74582 -Posted - HVAC Segment Leadership ... and resilient operations when it matters most. How you will make an Impact (Job Summary) The ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for director operational resilience in the United States is $107,680.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,500.00 and $135,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a director of operational resilience?

A Director of Operational Resilience is a senior leader responsible for ensuring that an organization can anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptions affecting its operations. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to minimize risks, enhance business continuity, and comply with regulatory requirements. The Director collaborates with various departments to identify vulnerabilities, design response plans, and oversee testing and training initiatives. Their ultimate goal is to ensure the organization's critical services remain functional during unexpected events, such as cyberattacks, natural disasters, or supply chain interruptions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of operational resilience?

To thrive as a Director of Operational Resilience, you need expertise in risk management, business continuity planning, and regulatory compliance, typically supported by a relevant degree and industry certifications such as CBCP or ISO 22301. Familiarity with resilience frameworks, crisis management tools, and governance systems is essential for overseeing robust operational strategies. Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and effective communication set standout professionals apart in this role. These skills ensure organizations can anticipate, respond to, and recover from disruptions while maintaining regulatory standards and stakeholder trust.

What are some common challenges faced by a director of operational resilience, and how can they be effectively managed?

A Director of Operational Resilience often faces the challenge of balancing long-term strategic planning with immediate crisis response. Coordinating across multiple departments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with evolving regulations can also be demanding. Effective management involves establishing clear communication channels, fostering a culture of resilience, and regularly conducting scenario-based exercises. Building strong relationships with IT, risk management, and business continuity teams is crucial for integrated risk mitigation and maintaining business operations during disruptions.

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Infographic showing various Director Operational Resilience job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,680 per year, or $51.8 per hour.

Business Operational Resilience

Chicago, IL • On-site

Northern Trust
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$83K - $141K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

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Company rating: 8.2 out of 10

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Job description

About Northern Trust
As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world's most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.
Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.
With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.
Business Operational Resilience
Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Business Operational Resilience professional to join a First Line of Defense (1LOD) Risk team supporting the operational resilience of a global financial institution.
In this business-aligned role, you will serve as the primary resiliency partner for an assigned business portfolio, working across Business, Technology, Operations, Enterprise Operational Resiliency, Third Party Risk Management, Compliance, and Enterprise Risk to strengthen critical business services and support regulatory readiness.
Major Duties
  • Serve as the primary Operational Resiliency partner for assigned business lines and critical business services.
  • Partner with business and technology stakeholders to identify resilience risks, implement mitigation strategies, and strengthen recovery capabilities.
  • Coordinate resiliency assessments, annual self-assessments, governance activities, and business resiliency deliverables in alignment with enterprise standards.
  • Maintain resiliency documentation, recovery strategies, impact tolerances, critical dependencies, and supporting evidence.
  • Support regulatory readiness, internal audits, independent reviews, governance reporting, and remediation activities.
  • Coordinate oversight activities for External Critical Vendors, including resilience assessments, contingency planning, exit strategy reviews, testing, and remediation tracking.
  • Support operational resiliency scenario testing, tabletop exercises, simulation events, and recovery validation activities.
  • Track observations, lessons learned, action plans, milestones, and supporting evidence through completion.
  • Provide effective challenge and guidance to ensure resiliency considerations are embedded in strategic initiatives, material business changes, and risk discussions.
  • Build trusted partnerships across Business, Technology, Operations, Risk, Compliance, Internal Audit, and Third Party Risk Management.
  • Communicate program progress, emerging risks, key milestones, and issues to stakeholders.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 7+ years of experience in financial services supporting First Line Risk, Operational Resiliency, Operational Risk, Technology Risk, Business Continuity, Third Party Risk, Enterprise Risk, Regulatory Risk, or related disciplines.
  • Experience working within a First Line of Defense (1LOD) risk or business-aligned control function.
  • Experience supporting regulatory examinations, remediation, internal audits, governance activities, or executive reporting.
  • Knowledge of Operational Resiliency principles, governance, testing, issue management, and financial services regulatory expectations.
  • Proven ability to influence stakeholders without direct authority and support cross-functional initiatives in a matrixed organization.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, project management, problem-solving, written communication, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting business-aligned Operational Resiliency programs within a global financial institution.
  • Experience with critical business services, resiliency testing, scenario exercises, business continuity planning, or External Critical Vendor oversight.
  • Experience preparing executive-level reporting, committee materials, or regulatory documentation.
  • Professional certifications such as CBCP, MBCI, PMP, CRISC, CISA, or similar are preferred.

#Hybrid
Salary Range:
$83,100 - 141,300 USD
Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.
Work Authorization
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).
Working with Us
As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.
Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust's history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.
Reasonable Accommodation
Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at MyHRHelp@ntrs.com , or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.

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