Business Continuity Senior Associate (Location Flexible)

About the role

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

Job Responsibilities

• Plan Development & Maintenance:
• Create, update, and maintain comprehensive 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 inter-personal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. degree preferred
• Consulting experience preferred
• Experience in mass communication tools

Additional Role Expectations

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

Pay, Benefits & Schedule

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.