Operational Resilience in Practice: How to Prepare for Disruptions and Minimize Business Impact
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Speaker : Syed Haydar Hussain
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When : Wednesday, October 22, 2025
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Time : 03 : 00 PM EST
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Syed Haydar Hussain is a seasoned risk management consultant and founder of Arischio Consulting, specializing in operational risk and resilience. With over 20 years of experience in financial services, Syed has advised banks, insurers, and fintech companies on enterprise risk management, business continuity, and regulatory compliance. His expertise spans frameworks like Solvency II, Basel II, DORA, FCA/PRA Operational Resilience, and GDPR. Syed is a dynamic speaker, known for making complex risk topics engaging and practical for business leaders. His interactive training approach ensures that attendees leave with actionable insights to enhance their organization’s resilience.
Operational resilience is not just about recovering from a crisis—it’s about proactively preparing for disruptions before they occur. This course introduces participants to key principles, regulatory expectations, and practical implementation strategies to build resilience across people, processes, and technology.
The session will cover:
- The fundamentals of operational resilience and why it matters
- The role of risk management in resilience planning
- Understanding critical business services and impact tolerances
- Developing an effective business continuity and incident response plan
- Practical strategies for managing cyber resilience and third-party risks
- UK and EU regulatory requirements: FCA, PRA, BoE, and DORA
- Case studies of real-world disruptions and lessons learned
- Interactive exercises to apply concepts in a practical setting
Through interactive discussions, live polls, and scenario-based activities, participants will gain hands-on experience in implementing resilience strategies. By the end of the session, attendees will be able to assess their organization’s resilience maturity and take practical steps to enhance their preparedness.
Areas Covered
- Introduction to operational resilience
- Identifying and protecting critical business services
- Business impact analysis and scenario planning
- Incident management and crisis response strategies
- Regulatory landscape: UK FCA/PRA/BoE framework and EU DORA
- Cyber resilience and technology risk management
- Supply chain and third-party risk considerations
- Practical exercises and real-world case studies
Who Should Attend
- Chief Risk Officers (CROs)
- Operational Risk Managers
- Business Continuity Managers
- Compliance and Regulatory Professionals
- IT and Cybersecurity Professionals
- Supply Chain and Vendor Risk Managers
- Internal Auditors
- Senior Executives and Board Members
Why Should You Attend
Organizations today operate in an increasingly volatile landscape, with threats ranging from cyberattacks to regulatory changes and natural disasters. A lack of preparedness can lead to financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties. Without a robust operational resilience framework, businesses are exposed to significant risks that could jeopardize their long-term viability.
This session will equip participants with actionable strategies to build operational resilience within their organizations. Whether you are new to the concept or a seasoned professional looking for practical insights, this interactive session will provide valuable takeaways that you can apply immediately. The session will break down complex topics into easy-to-understand components and use real-world examples to illustrate key concepts.
Topic Background
Operational resilience is becoming a crucial priority for organizations across industries. The increasing frequency of cyber threats, supply chain disruptions, and regulatory requirements has made it imperative for businesses to ensure continuity, adapt quickly, and minimize impact during disruptions. This course provides a structured and practical approach to implementing operational resilience frameworks, ensuring that organizations are prepared for unexpected events.
Financial institutions in both the UK and the EU have been actively working on strengthening their operational resilience frameworks in response to regulatory mandates.
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$160.00
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