Business Continuity Officer

Job Summary

To support a large financial services organization, the experienced Business Continuity Officer will develop and implement business continuity programs remotely on a contract basis, focusing on mitigating risks from disasters and ensuring efficient recovery operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains business continuity plans and strategies to ensure continuity of critical functions during emergencies
• Evaluates business continuity plans, identifying opportunities for strategic improvement and mitigation of business interruptions
• Performs periodic testing of business continuity plans to ensure timely resumption of critical functions

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business continuity, with a preference for 7+ years
• Experience in 2LOD governance or independent challenge, particularly in operational or enterprise risk
• Demonstrated ability to review and formally accept or reject business impact analysis and risk assessment submissions
• Strong reporting and executive communication skills, with a focus on leadership reporting
• BCM certification (CBCP, MBCI, or CBCI) preferred, alongside demonstrated oversight experience