Business Continuity Specialist Resume
Summary : As a Business Continuity Specialist, responsible for Establishing and maintaining relationships with BTR Plan Managers, Coordinators, and Sponsors in the Aon community, Coordinating business continuity/disaster recovery tests with Application and Infrastructure teams in accordance with policy, and also Providing oversight to end to end applications testing for datacenters and technical rooms.
Skills : Business Continuity, Technical Skills.
Description :
- Developed, implemented, and collaborated on a business continuity training program for exercising and training internal and external stakeholders on their BC plans.
- Helped develop training programs and guidance materials and conducted business continuity exercises.
- Provided essential business continuity subject matter expertise to internal and external partners.
- Fostered relationships and developed networking opportunities to gather and disburse business continuity information.
- Furthered frequent collaboration among business continuity stakeholders, including a diverse array of external departments and business units, markets, and internal department employees.
- Contributed to developing and maintaining a comprehensive program that encompasses corporate emergency response, partner safety, remote work solutions, and incident management.
- Planned, designed, developed, and maintained the overall data strategy, data architecture, data models, principles, and standards.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's Degree In Risk Management
Business Continuity Specialist Resume
Summary : As a Business Continuity Specialist, responsible for Contributing to developing a comprehensive program encompassing corporate emergency response, employee preparedness, and incident management, Facilitating the process of conducting risk assessments and identifying prevention and mitigation efforts.
Skills : Risk Assessment, Business Impact Analysis, Planning.
Description :
- Managed test day logistics and command center, for coordination between technology and business teams.
- Coordinated and tracked application recovery testing (Disaster Recovery) and/or Work Area Recovery tests and ensured compliance adherence for the organization.
- Coordinated between Citi’s technology infrastructure teams, and Investment banking Technology groups that support test objectives.
- Maintained client delivery relationships with Business Recovery Coordinators.
- Leveraged partnerships and alliances with respective business clients, direct, project managers, developers, technology infrastructure personnel, business continuity personnel, and global compliance channel peers.
- Assisted in developing and conducting facility risk assessments, as well as identifying prevention and mitigation efforts that result from such work.
- Responsible for Assisting in the training program for business continuity coordinators and crisis management team members.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's Degree In Risk Management
Business Continuity Specialist Resume
Headline : As a Business Continuity Specialist, responsible for Providing support for System-level business continuity efforts, as needed, Leading or completing project work of moderate to high complexity and priority (e.g., applying critical thinking and analytical skills to develop maturity models, trend analysis, and business impact analysis), Providing input and develops communications related to policy changes, after action reports, and high priority initiatives.
Skills : Crisis Management, Communication, and Project Management.
Description :
- Provided leadership, advice, and guidance to BC specialists on the team.
- Provided in-depth BC training and guidance to business team leaders and their teams.
- Developed plans for implementing future BCM program tools like advanced database systems for BCM data and BCM software tools.
- Learned quickly and rapidly developed new skills. Coordinated and provided analytical support for the Bank’s Business Continuity Program, including but not limited to administration of disaster recovery efforts, maintenance of District response plans, development of tabletop exercises and Bank-wide communications, tracking of annual business area compliance activities, and facilitation of training/awareness activities.
- Coordinated quarterly Business Resumption Testing activities and provided support during testing events.
- Analyzed contingency testing capabilities and recommended changes to address ever ever-evolving business environment.
- Served as subject matter expert in the use and administration of business continuity tools, including continuity planning software, automated notification systems, and other internally/externally developed applications.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's In Business Continuity Management
Business Continuity Specialist Resume
Objective : As a Business Continuity Specialist, responsible for Supporting business recovery, crisis management, emergency management, contingency planning, and disaster-preparedness planning, Providing support and expertise during live events, and also Conducting, communicating, and maintaining the business continuity lifecycle.
Skills : Technology Proficiency, Regulatory Compliance.
Description :
- Provided coordination and support of the Bank’s response teams, including Crisis Management, Communications, and Incident Response.
- Managed or conducted projects related to operational improvements. Developed recommendations and made presentations to management and department staff.
- Trained others on new procedures/policies, as needed Researched market/industry best practices; collected and analyzed data; drew appropriate conclusions; and presented results in written reports or through oral presentations using visual aids.
- Participated in budget-related activities, such as developing and monitoring the business continuity department budget.
- Compiled data, monitored expenses, responded to inquiries, explained variances, and provided rationale and recommendations.
- Developed Bankwide training plans and materials for department liaisons and management.
- Led or completed other ad-hoc projects and/or assignments, as assigned.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's In Risk Management
Business Continuity Specialist Resume
Summary : As a Business Continuity Specialist, responsible for Working with BMO business units to assist with compliance with ongoing BCP planning regulations set forth in the BMO Corporate Standards and Guidelines.
Skills : Business Impact Analysis, Planning, Crisis Management, Communication.
Description :
- Monitored and reported on the compliance of business continuity processes, readiness, events, and exercise results.
- Supported businesses in relationships with audit and government regulators on business continuity issues.
- Developed, enhanced, and disseminated information on continuity processes, standards, and initiatives.
- Provided support for the development and delivery of training on business continuity.
- Updated and maintained the Business Impact Analysis for each area of the enterprise with the assistance of the Supervisor.
- Assisted with Business Continuity strategy development. Experienced with business continuity and/or disaster recovery planning.
- Identified and assessed contingency issues in the business and recommended solutions.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Bachelor's Degree In Risk Management
Business Continuity Specialist Resume
Headline : As a Business Continuity Specialist, responsible for Facilitating Business Continuity Forums for all Canadian Coordinators, Providing advice and counsel to all internal line of business contacts on the day-to-day operations that impact the recovery of their business, and Coordinating work and/or calling people together to discuss/resolve any issues related to the planning Business Continuity planning process.
Skills : Risk Assessment, Business Impact Analysis, Planning.
Description :
- Experienced with recovery tests and tabletop exercises. Liaised with BCP Coordinators to develop effective working relationships and documented BCP plans.
- Liaised with key infrastructure teams to identify gaps, set recovery time objectives (RTO), and convey business needs and expectations.
- Experienced with BCDR core concepts including BIA analysis, DR plan documentation, BC & DR exercises, and emergency management communications.
- Proactively built relationships with departments and other offices and communicated the importance of business continuity at the most senior level.
- Experienced in a large company’s or public institution’s Business Continuity or Disaster Recovery programs with functional knowledge of such program elements and issues.
- Experienced in the complex structure and interconnected nature of a large company’s workflows and methods for success.
- Provided a 1st line of defense function related to Business Continuity activities within the Operational Risk Framework.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's In Business Continuity Management
Business Continuity Specialist Resume
Summary : As a Business Continuity Specialist, responsible for Managing the development of the Corrective Actions Program methodologies; strategy & execution tasks, and timelines, Working closely with crisis management team members to continually mature and improve the companys response to disruptive events
Skills : Crisis Management, Communication, and Project Management.
Description :
- Provided ongoing Business Continuity training to BCP Coordinators.
- Ensured that Business teams and Technical partners are ready and can support testing requirements.
- Assisted Line of Business partners in the planning and execution of their Business Recovery and Disaster Recovery tests.
- Kept abreast of Business Continuity Planning industry standards and best practices.
- Ensured all Business Continuity objectives were met for all Lines of Business’ assigned.
- Assisted Business Continuity Coordinators with all aspects of BCP.
- Coordinated the review, maintenance, and testing of product and department Business Continuity Plans, working with business owners to ensure these plans remained valid and fit for purpose.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Bachelor's In Business Continuity Management
Business Continuity Specialist Resume
Headline : As a Business Continuity Specialist, responsible for Conducting regular functional assessments with teams and business owners to quantify Business Continuity requirements and identify required Business Continuity plan enhancements, and also Coordinating the review, maintenance, and testing of technology Disaster Recovery Plans for core infrastructure services, working with IT technicians and Infrastructure management to ensure these plans remain valid.
Skills : Technology Proficiency, Regulatory Compliance, Training and Awareness, Problem-Solving.
Description :
- Led or supported components of the business continuity program, including governance, communication, risk assessments, business impact analyses, business continuity planning, exercises, and awareness.
- Identified, analyzed, and aligned business recovery requirements with IT recovery capabilities to ensure plans are sound and gaps are identified and communicated.
- Provided subject matter expertise to business teams, IT, and other internal and external teams.
- Kept abreast of emerging cyber technologies and gathered information on data security policies, and legal and regulatory requirements to make informed recommendations toward the development of detailed cyber operations plans.
- Reviewed an agency's cybersecurity protocols and operating procedures and made recommendations for improving its cyber operations plan.
- Identified compliance gaps and collaborated with colleagues and leadership to identify gaps in processes and update cyber operation policies as necessary.
- Maintained Functional Continuity Plans and location-specific Business Continuity Plans in accordance with Client standards.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Bachelor's In Business Continuity Management
Business Continuity Specialist Resume
Objective : As a Business Continuity Specialist, responsible for Ensuring that the current COOP/DR planning program (LDRPS v10) work seamlessly for all users, Aligning implementation with DRII best practices and ISO22300 series standards, FINRA and NIST CP 800-53 controls, and also Developing business driven RTOs for all critical processes and applications.
Skills : Risk Assessment, Business Impact Analysis, and Planning.
Description :
- Designed the department website using Sharepoint. Updated and revised ISO work instructions as necessary and issued the new and revised instructions.
- Aided in initiatives to efficiently train staff in continuity skills and to enhance continuity awareness throughout the WBG.
- Participated in the development of BCM risk mitigation and recovery strategies.
- Analyzed and reviewed system architecture diagrams to ensure DR resiliency.
- Facilitated all local projects by providing problem analysis and development of relevant KPIs.
- Produced computer-based tests to introduce continuity planning standards to all company personnel nationwide.
- Led a highly productive DR team of disparate groups of professionals providing recovery administration, planning, and operational functions.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BBA
Business Continuity Specialist Resume
Headline : As a Business Continuity Specialist, responsible for Acting as a point of contact for the rollout of BCM tools and methodologies in SEA territory, Ensuring the business recovery solutions are implemented and tested periodically, and also Participating in the evaluation, testing, and implementation of BCM documentation and crisis management tools.
Skills : Crisis Management, Communication, and Project Management.
Description :
- Provided direction and oversight of audit and regulatory reviews. Assisted in responding to incidents and outages.
- Actively participated in regular meetings with key partners such as Chubb’s resilience, facilities, human resources, and communications teams.
- Maintained program documents such as SOPs, playbooks, and user guides, and reported required updates for team review.
- Contributed and helped develop business continuity training modules. Wrote educational and awareness pieces supporting business continuity initiatives.
- Worked collaboratively with the business continuity team and members of GSSBCM to support business continuity initiatives across all geographies.
- Traveled as required throughout the year (approx. 20%) Executing the BC strategy as developed by the Head of Corporate BC and Regional BC managers.
- Worked with regional business teams to conduct business impact and risk assessments, identify critical services, define recovery objectives, and map critical dependencies.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BBA
