Business Continuity Manager

Business Continuity Manager

London/Hybrid

5 month contract

Day rate 500 via Umbrella Company

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My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services.

They are looking for Business Continuity Manager to join the team on an initial 5 months contract, working Monday to Friday, standard office hours with the occasional out of hours requirement in line with business needs, The position is being offered on a hybrid working basis being office based 3 days a week, 2 days working from home.

Purpose of Job

• Reporting to the Incident, Crisis and Business Continuity Management Manager, the Business Manager is responsible for support in delivering the business continuity programme across EMEA.
• This role requires a significant understanding of business continuity planning methodologies and support of critical business operations.
• Ensure consistency in maintaining and improving Business Impact Analyses (BIA) & Business Continuity Plans (BCP) to enhance resilience and protect the group brand and reputation.

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting the administration of the Group business continuity program, including:

• Undertake Business Impact Analyses across EMEA and the uplift of the BIAs into Fusion
• Ensure that Business Continuity program components (Business Impact Analysis, Risk Assessments, plans, strategies, etc.) are current, effective, and address the Group business requirements.
• Produce and maintain business continuity plans across EMEA.
• Develop schedules and materials for Business Continuity training/awareness activities to ensure that business continuity coordinators are trained and proficient in implementing the business continuity plans.
• Coordinate business continuity testing and recovery exercises (Walk-throughs, Recovery Centre, Remote, etc).
• Administer and manage content on the Business Continuity digital tooling - Fusion.
• Ensure the Bank's BCM planning, and approach remains fully aligned with changing regulations.
• Other activities as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Experience in using and implementing Fusion Risk Management
• Experience in business continuity management.
• Sound understanding of the business continuity process, methodologies, and industry standards.
• An understanding of Information Technology concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint, etc.).
• Excellent planning, organisation, and coordination skills with the ability to work under pressure, to tight deadlines and on varying agenda simultaneously flexing priorities when necessary.
• Resilience, flexibility, and adaptability to manage challenging situations effectively as they arise.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Must be able to interact and work efficiently and effectively with employees across the organization.
• Strong administrative skills, including effectiveness in developing project plans to achieve target dates.
• Must be a productive team player and must also be comfortable working independently, with little direct supervision.

Desirable

• Professional Designation - Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP, MBCI, etc.).
• Prior business continuity experience at a large organization or business continuity consulting experience.

Candidates must show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you.