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Business Continuity Senior Associate (Location Flexible)

RSM


Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 81900 - 139700
Posted: 2 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 6 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. Youll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. Theres no one like you and thats why theres nowhere like RSM.

The Business Continuity Senior Associate is focused on maintaining critical operations during and after disruptions such as natural disasters cyberattacks or other crises. This role will assist in ensuring the firm canrespond quickly and efficiently and resume operationsafter disruptions within expectations.

The position requires a strategic mindset combined with strong execution skills. This person should be comfortable partnering directly with business stakeholders learning how different departments operate and translating that understanding into practical continuity and recovery plans. This person will act as a trusted advisor helping business leaders understand continuity requirements while also training stakeholders on their roles and responsibilities within the BCP process.

Job Responsibilities:

Plan Development & Maintenance:

  • Create update andmaintaincomprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plan
  • Create update and maintain Business Impact Analysis including identifying resources needed and identification of recovery time/point objectives

Development of Testing Strategies:

  • Work with stakeholders to ensure recovery strategies (e.g. geographical handoffs work from home) are tested regularly.

Training & Awareness:

  • Deliver training programs to employees on business continuity requirements.

Collaboration:

  • Work with stakeholders senior managers and external partners to ensure alignment with firmwide BCP requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Required)

  • 3-5 years of business continuity experience
  • In-depth understanding of business continuity/crisis management strategies
  • Strong project management and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • B.A. or B.S. degree
  • Strong business acumen and consulting experience
  • Experience in mass communication tools

Additional Role Expectations

  • 24/7 availability for business continuity/crisis management support
  • 20-25% domestic travel may be required

At RSM we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our offer flexibility in your schedule empowering you to balance lifes demands while also maintaining your ability to serve more about our total rewards at applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/ is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application interview or otherwise participate in the recruiting process please call us at or send us an email at .

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying excluding internships you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. For those living in California or applying to a position in California please click here for additional information.

At RSM an employees pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including but not limited to education skills work experience certifications location etc. As such pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $81900 - $139700

Individualsselected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.


Required Experience:

Senior IC


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RSM US LLP is the leading U.S. provider of assurance, tax and consulting services focused on the middle market.

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