Business Continuity Specialist

Responsibilities

• Following client lead endorsement, pilot new approaches and deliver independently in the following areas:
• Conducting business impact assessments to determine core business functions, dependencies, priorities for recovery, recovery requirements, and recovery time objective(s).
• Conducting risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities to recovery capabilities and recommend risk mitigation strategies.
• Developing and implementing viable strategies to minimize customer impacts and ensure the timely recovery of core business functions during and after a business disruption.
• Facilitating business continuity training and awareness.
• Designing and facilitating meaningful plan exercises; analyze outcomes to identify trends, weaknesses/gaps, risks, and opportunities to improve plans and strengthen resiliency.
• Managing the implementation of new tooling for the Business Continuity function, working with internal and external partners to operationalize a tool tailored to this client context.
• Acting as a thought partner to the client's Business Continuity leadership team to develop a fit-for-purpose program, thinking creatively to right size resilience solutions for this client ecosystem.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for business continuity-related inquiries and support for stakeholders across the client enterprise.
• Working with large amounts of data to provide meaningful reports and support informed decision-making.
• Demonstrating understanding and expertise in emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory changes in business continuity and disaster recovery to continuously improve strategies and support mechanisms within the client organization.

Requirements

• 5-7 years' experience implementing and managing business continuity or resilience programs.
• Strong written and oral communication skills necessary to build relationships and positively influence decision making.
• Clear executive presence and ability to engage positively with stakeholders at varying levels, build productive relationships and influence decision-making.
• Creative thinking and innovative problem solver.
• Experience with commercial Business Continuity tools.
• Experience with Google Suite and Gemini.
• Experience in supporting internal teams to respond and recover from significant disruptive events.
• Ability to dive deep into data, existing processes, people, and technology challenges in order to identify risks and opportunities.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the written and oral communication skills necessary to build relationships and positively influence decision making.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple complex projects.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Benefits

• Medical Benefits
• Prescription Benefits
• FSA
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• Life and AD&D
• Voluntary Life and AD&D
• Disability Benefits
• Voluntary Benefits
• 401 (K) Retirement
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $110,000-130,000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Schedule

Control Risks operates a hybrid working arrangement that emphasizes the value of in-person time together - in the office and with our clients - while continuing to support flexible and remote working.