Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Specialist
1 month ago
Barclay Simpson is seeking a highly skilled Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Specialist to lead the development and implementation of comprehensive BC/DR plans for our global applications and Global Executive Office (GEO). The ideal candidate will have experience in BC/DR planning, preferably within the financial services sector, and a strong understanding of IT infrastructure, global applications, cloud-based services, and cybersecurity principles.
Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement BC/DR strategies for global applications and GEO, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and financial services industry best practices.
- Conduct risk assessments, identifying potential threats and vulnerabilities across our IT landscape, including global applications, data centres, and critical business functions.
- Ensure BC/DR plans comply with the latest DORA regulations and other relevant financial industry standards, maintaining up-to-date knowledge on any regulatory changes or updates.
- Conduct detailed assessments of current BC/DR capabilities and identify gaps that may affect the continuity of business operations or the recovery of key IT assets.
- Develop, coordinate, and execute periodic disaster recovery tests, tabletop exercises, and real-life scenario simulations to validate the effectiveness of the BC/DR plan.
- Prepare detailed documentation for the BC/DR plan, including policies, procedures, and testing outcomes, and provide comprehensive reports for executive and regulatory reviews.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including IT, cybersecurity, operations, and executive leadership, to ensure cohesive BC/DR strategies and provide guidance to business units.
- Advise on the integration of BC/DR plans with the organization's broader incident response strategies, ensuring rapid and effective recovery from potential disruptions.
- Work closely with regional teams to develop consistent BC/DR frameworks that can be implemented globally while accounting for regional variations and requirements.
- Experience in BC/DR planning, preferably within the financial services sector.
- Regulatory knowledge of financial services regulations, with a particular focus on DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act).
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, global applications, cloud-based services, and cybersecurity principles as they relate to BC/DR.
- Proven experience in designing and executing BC/DR tests and simulations, including real-world disaster recovery scenarios.
- Experience in conducting risk assessments, threat modelling, and impact analysis specific to business continuity.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to executive leadership and non-technical stakeholders.
- Relevant certifications in BC/DR (e.g., CBCP, MBCI, DRII), IT management (e.g., ITIL), and/or risk management are preferred.
- Strong organizational skills with a track record of successfully leading BC/DR projects on a global scale.
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