Operational Resilience Manager
New York, New York • $150,000-$175,000
About the Company:
Our client is a global investment and advisory firm with over $300 billion in AUM. The Operational Resilience Manager will be responsible for ensuring the organization’s ability to continue operations during and after disruptions. This role involves overseeing the implementation and strengthening of the company’s operational resilience framework, including disaster recovery (DR), business continuity planning (BCP), and incident management.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement, and maintain disaster recovery plans to ensure the organization’s IT infrastructure and data are protected and can be quickly restored in the event of a disruption
- Coordinate regular DR testing and updates to ensure effectiveness
- Oversee the development and maintenance of business continuity plans across all business units
- Ensure plans are regularly updated, tested, and communicated to relevant stakeholders and coordinate BCP training and awareness programs
- Lead the incident response team in identifying, assessing, and responding to operational disruptions
- Develop and implement incident management procedures, including communication protocols and escalation processes
- Conduct post-incident reviews to identify lessons learned and improve future response efforts
- Identify and assess potential risks to the organization’s operations and develop and implement strategies to mitigate these risks and enhance overall resilience
- Monitor and report on risk management activities and outcomes
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards related to operational resilience, DR, BCP, and incident management
- Build and maintain productive relationships with internal business partners, customers, and external vendors
- Compile and present regular reports on the status of the operational resilience program, including DR, BCP, and incident management activities
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of all plans, procedures, and testing results
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information technology, risk management, or a related field
- 5-7 years of experience in operational resilience, disaster recovery, and/or business continuity planning
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to operational resilience
- Experience with risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CBCP, MBCI, CISSP) a plus
- Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills
Salary Range:
$150,000-$175,000
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