Business Continuity Analyst

• We are seeking a BCM Analyst to support our Business Continuity Planning (BCP) efforts.
• The candidate will be reporting directly to the Associate Director Business Continuity Program Administrator.
• The BCA will work closely with leadership engage with stakeholders across the organization and contribute to a critical risk management function.
• This role is critical in supporting our Business Continuity Management (BCM) program assisting in Business Impact Analysis (BIA) processes business continuity planning and facilitating crisis preparedness exercises.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and Facilitate BCP Tabletop Exercises: Organize facilitate and debrief tabletop exercises to test and improve business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Ensure exercises are realistic engaging and provide actionable insights.
• BCP Planning: Develop and update Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) ensuring alignment with organizational needs and compliance requirements. Collaborate with business unit owners to ensure critical functions are covered.
• Exercise Development: Support the creation and implementation of BCP exercises including scenario planning and drill facilitation. Tailor scenarios to the organizations specific needs and identify gaps in business continuity capabilities.
• Collaborate with Key Stakeholders: Work closely with business unit leaders risk and IT teams to update BCPs and integrate lessons learned from exercises into the plans.
• Provide BCP Guidance: Assist in ongoing BCP maintenance and the continuous improvement of business continuity strategies. Support the development of new business continuity procedures and documentation.
• Assist with BCP Testing: Conduct testing of BCPs identifying areas for improvement and ensuring plans are actionable and current.
• Facilitate business continuity exercises and workshops with cross-functional teams
• Collaborate closely with leadership and key stakeholders across the organization
• Support the Banks Business Continuity Management (BCM) program and critical risk management functions
• Apply industry knowledge ideally from financial services or fintech to continuity planning and risk mitigation

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of relevant experience in business continuity planning and exercise facilitation with a focus on BCP creation and tabletop exercise delivery.
• Experience in financial services or fin-tech preferred with a deep understanding of the unique challenges in these sectors.
• Proven ability to facilitate BCP exercises manage stakeholders and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to lead sessions and workshops effectively.
• Ability to adapt quickly and work independently in a fast-paced changing environment.
• Experience with BCP software and tools is a plus (e.g. Riskonnect Everbridge etc.).
• Familiarity with business continuity frameworks (e.g. FHFA FFIEC ISO 22301 NIST BCI Good Practice Guidelines) is a plus.
• Business continuity or disaster recovery certification is a plus (CBCP CBCA ABCP CBCI DRII etc.).
• The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk management business continuity planning and compliance within large organizations
• Candidate must possess advanced Excel skills the ability to work/analyze large datasets and excellent written and verbal communication abilities

Skills/Knowledge:

Required/Must have:

• Advanced Excel skills (PivotTables VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP INDEX MATCH SUMIF and COUNTIF conditional formatting charts filters formulas etc.).
• Experience working with large datasets and translating data into insights.
• Strong PowerPoint skills with experience in building professional presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders across all levels of the organization document requirements and synthesize information.