Job Description

Our client is currently looking for a new team member to work with the Senior Manager of Corporate Security and be responsible and accountable for crafting and implementing the organization's approach to crisis management, business continuity and operational resilience, ensuring that it is fit for purpose and addresses the key risks of crisis and business disruptions.
In this role, we will need you to develop a sound approach to business continuity and operational resilience working within the risk and controls framework, balancing the needs of the business and Group Standards.
During a crisis, you will have accountability for crisis and incident response through the coordination of business activities, decision making and the appropriate engagement of senior leaders and executives.

What you'll do

• As the local subject matter expert, interpret Business Continuity and Operational Resilience regulations, legislation, publications, policies, rules, and guidance and effectively incorporate the same into our strategy and plans along with education for key partners.
• Responsible for supporting the creation and maintenance of sound crisis response and BCM contingency/operational resilience plans for our company.
• Develop BCM/resilience roadmap for key functions across our business, applying Group Standards as a minimum requirement. The roadmap will drive objectives, strategies, and metrics consistent with overall operational strategies/goals.
• Establish process/procedures, cost analysis and controls in partnership with key partners.
• Coordination of and support for business continuity planning across recovery teams to sustain critical services in the event of a crisis.
• Design, implement and lead coordinated business continuity exercises annually at a minimum.
• Maintain, manage, and distribute Incident and Crisis Management Plans.
• Lead the Incident Management Teams, taking an active role during a crisis or business continuity event by activating the appropriate response plans, gathering information to support management's decision-making, and coordinating the response.
• Support internal and external audit requests to assess compliance.
• Engage in risk and committee meetings as required to provide direction and consult on key risk items.
• Act as the lead in Group global initiatives relating to crisis response, business continuity management and operational resilience

What you'll bring

• Demonstrated experience in leading or developing business continuity or operational resilience plans and programs in the Insurance or Financial Industry.
• Extensive knowledge of Crisis, Business Continuity, and Operational Resilience general risk profiles.
• Expert knowledge of Business Continuity Management as the sole BCM subject matter expert.
• Knowledge of methods, systems, and applicable legislative requirements for Crisis Management, Business Continuity and Operational Resilience.
• Ten (10) or more years of prior experience.
• Industry recognized certification (DRI/ABCP/CBCP/MBCI).
• Experience in Insurance/Financial services an asset.
• Broad based knowledge of general insurance operations is an asset.
• Strong project management skills.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills, which fosters effective working relationships with relevant partners

Demand For HR is an equal opportunity Recruiting Firm. We do not discriminate against gender, race, persons with disabilities or ethnical background. We thank all applicants for your interest in the roles Demand For HR is recruiting for.