Business Continuity Specialist

4 weeks ago


City Of London, United Kingdom Oliver James Associates Ltd. Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Business Continuity Specialist to join our team at Oliver James Associates Ltd. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive business continuity plans to ensure the resilience of our operations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement business continuity plans to mitigate risks and ensure operational resilience.
  • Collaborate with functional teams to conduct business impact analysis and scenario planning to identify vulnerabilities and potential threats.
  • Evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of existing resilience plans and processes, making recommendations for improvements.
  • Design and conduct testing, training, and simulation exercises to validate the effectiveness of continuity plans.
  • Serve as a liaison with external partners and stakeholders to align continuity efforts and maintain external dependencies.
  • Provide regular reports to senior management on the status of business continuity initiatives and recommended improvements.

About You:

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • Experience in business continuity, operational resilience, or emergency response planning.
  • Ability to influence and manage relationships with key stakeholders.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal.
  • Ability to assess information and identify gaps/areas for improvement.
  • A self-starter with excellent organizational skills, including workload planning and measurement.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet stretching targets.
  • 3+ years of experience in business continuity or operational resilience.

Nice to Have:

  • A relevant certification, such as CBCP or ABCP.
  • An understanding of FusionRM.

Additional Information:

  • Knowledge of DORA and EU regulatory requirements is desirable.
  • Ability to work on a short notice or no notice is essential.


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