Effective Preparation for DORA

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The ways in which financial institutions manage risk is changing. Is your organisation ready for DORA?

Join iO Associates and our sister brands, Finitas and PRG Consulting, in partnership with WA Chump & Sons, for an online webinar, sharing the details of the DORA legislation, the changes it will bring, and how you can ensure you are compliant.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday 14th January
Time: 8:15 – 9:00
Location: Zoom (link will be shared once you have registered)
Who: Financial Institution Executives, Risk Management Professionals, CISCOs, CIOs, Compliance Officers, IT Service Providers
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The Talk

The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is a critical EU regulation coming into force on 17 January 2025, designed to strengthen the resilience of financial institutions. Its aim is to ensure organisations can withstand, respond to, and recover from operational disruptions, safeguarding both the institution and the broader financial system.

Hosted by Daniel Glynn-Jones, Head of Executive and Digital Governance, with key insights from Andrew Bird, CEO at WA Chump, this online webinar will provide real-world examples and actionable advice for preparing your organisation for DORA, including:

Establishing comprehensive ICT risk management frameworks: including identifying all ICT-supported business functions, assessing risks, and implementing robust cybersecurity measures.
Linking ICT resilience to business strategy: ensuring that ICT risk management and resilience measures are aligned with the organisation’s strategic objectives and operational priorities.
Instigating regular digital operational resilience testing: conducting simulated cyberattacks and other assessments to ensure systems can withstand real-world threats.
Ensuring Third-Party Risk Management: building the processes to ensure contracts meet DORA requirements and maintaining a register of information related to third-party ICT service providers
Maintaining Operational Continuity: establishing business continuity and IT service continuity plans, including secure backup systems to ensure operations can continue during disruptions

Our Speaker

Andrew Bird has a wealth of experience in banking, risk management and regulatory compliance, having held senior positions at HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank. Known for his ability to resolve complex challenges, he earned a reputation as a trusted ‘firefighter’ within the banking sector.

His career evolved from retail and wholesale banking to increasingly specialised roles in regulatory compliance and risk management, culminating in his position as Chief Risk Officer. In 2003, Andrew transitioned from banking to entrepreneurship, establishing and successfully growing his own consultancy business.

In recent years, Andrew has focused on advising organisations on complex regulatory matters, particularly in the technology and financial services sectors. His current work includes guiding multiple clients through their Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) compliance journeys, leveraging his unique blend of banking, entrepreneurial, and regulatory expertise.

Our Host

Daniel Glyn-Jones is a Director leading Executive Search and Leadership Advisory at iO Associates. He comes from the UK’s largest Executive Search firm where he led and executed C-Suite search mandates in Telecoms & Technology, Financial Services, Financial Regulator, Professional Services (Legal & Consulting) and Government.

As a deep technology specialist, he is extensively networked among Board, Chair and Non Exec leaders in Data & AI/Digital Governance (Technology Risk & Regulation, Cyber & Infosec and Digital Forensics)/Cyber & Information Security/Digital Forensics & Financial Crime.

In his earlier career Daniel founded his own search business and prior to that was a rugby player representing Bristol, Clifton and Gloucestershire in Rugby Union.

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14/01/2025 8:15 am

Location: Zoom

Presented by:

Andrew Bird

CEO, WA Chump & Sons

Andrew has a wealth of experience in banking, risk management and regulatory compliance, having held senior positions at HSBC and Standard Chartered Bank. Known for his ability to resolve complex challenges, he earned a reputation as a trusted 'firefighter' within the banking sector. His career evolved from retail and wholesale banking to increasingly specialised roles in regulatory compliance and risk management, culminating in his position as Chief Risk Officer. In 2003, Andrew transitioned from banking to entrepreneurship, establishing and successfully growing his own consultancy business. In recent years, Andrew has focused on advising organisations on complex regulatory matters, particularly in the technology and financial services sectors. His current work includes guiding multiple clients through their Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) compliance journeys, leveraging his unique blend of banking, entrepreneurial, and regulatory expertise.

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Presented by:

Daniel Glyn-Jones

Group Head of Executive Search, iO Associates

Daniel is a Director leading Executive Search and Leadership Advisory at iO Associates. He comes from the UK's largest Executive Search firm where he led and executed C-Suite search mandates in Telecoms & Technology, Financial Services, Financial Regulator, Professional Services (Legal & Consulting) and Government. As a deep technology specialist, he is extensively networked among Board, Chair and Non Exec leaders in Data & AI/Digital Governance (Technology Risk & Regulation, Cyber & Infosec and Digital Forensics)/Cyber & Information Security/Digital Forensics & Financial Crime. In his earlier career Daniel founded his own search business and prior to that was a rugby player representing Bristol, Clifton and Gloucestershire in Rugby Union.

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