Business Continuity Manager
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Job Summary
Business Continuity & Operational Resilience Analyst
Be part of a strategic initiative within the insurance sector contributing to programs that support operational resilience and business continuity. This hybrid opportunity offers exposure to cross-functional collaboration enterprise-wide projects risk management activities and initiatives that help strengthen organizational readiness and long-term success.
What is in it for you:
Salaried: $69-79 per hour.
Incorporated Business Rate: $82-92 per hour.
9-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.
Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
Hybrid: 3 days/week in Toronto office.
Responsibilities:
Serve as the technology contact for business continuity and operational resilience requirements.
Support business and technology partners in identifying and managing business continuity and operational resilience risks.
Collaborate with business and technology teams to support critical operations and services during disruptions.
Coordinate and facilitate business impact assessments.
Organize and lead business continuity tabletop exercises and realistic simulation exercises.
Develop strategies and plans to support organizational continuity during emergency situations.
Work with process and technology owners to design and implement recovery documentation including business continuity plans vendor exit plans and test or simulation reports.
Provide guidance on risk management practices and deliver training and education on resilience-related topics.
Assess disruption risks and develop strategies to reduce potential impacts.
Provide advice on business continuity planning leading practices review existing plans and recommend improvements.
Support Level 2 and Level 3 reviews of business continuity management program practices.
Partner with business stakeholders to document business impact assessments and business continuity plans.
Collaborate with risk management compliance and audit partners to support program alignment and requirements.
What you will need to succeed:
University degree in a relevant discipline.
Professional certification in Business Continuity Management (ABCP CBCP MBCI or MBCP) or actively working toward obtaining certification.
5 years of experience in Business Continuity Operational Resilience and Project Management within a large complex organization.
Experience developing and implementing recovery documentation including business continuity plans vendor exit plans and test or simulation reports.
Experience facilitating and developing simulation and recovery exercises.
Experience managing and engaging stakeholders.
Experience within the financial services industry is considered an asset.
Knowledge of OSFI B10 and E21 requirements and industry best practices.
Understanding of business resilience tools and techniques.
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel Word and PowerPoint.
Familiarity with business continuity management planning tools and relational databases including Fusion Risk Management Archer and Power BI.
Understanding of information technology concepts including cloud computing and infrastructure is considered an asset.
Knowledge of artificial intelligence is considered an asset.
Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver effective training sessions and presentations to diverse audiences.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships engage stakeholders and influence others.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
Strong critical thinking and ownership mindset.
Automation-first mindset.
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