Business Continuity Specialist

Our Client is seeking a motivated, analytical, and detail-oriented Business Continuity Analyst to join their Global Business Continuity team. This individual will work closely with the global team while reporting directly to the Business Continuity Manager for the Americas region.The role will support Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Business Continuity (BC) Plan reviews, and the implementation and maintenance of the firm's business continuity program. Responsibilities will include coordinating training, exercises, and testing, analyzing program data, identifying gaps, and recommending opportunities to improve organizational preparedness and resilience.The ideal candidate will have strong data analytics skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Previous experience in business continuity is preferred but not required.Work Arrangement: Hybrid, minimum 3 days onsite per week, with additional onsite presence asneeded.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the day-to-day activities of Business Continuity Managers and Coordinators, ensuring documentation, training records, test results, policies, and procedures remain current.Gather, analyze, validate, and report on business continuity program data to support decision-making and identify improvement opportunities.Ensure data accuracy and consistency across multiple sources, platforms, and teams.Assist with Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to identify critical business processes, functions, services, and resources necessary for timely recovery.Maintain and update BIA assessments and business continuity plans across the global organization.Coordinate and participate in business continuity exercises, simulations, and testing to evaluate the effectiveness of continuity and incident management plans.Support incident response efforts by documenting timelines, key data points, and action items, and tracking outstanding items through resolution.Collaborate with Facilities, IT, Operations, Risk, and business stakeholders to support continuity planning and program initiatives.Partner with development teams responsible for business continuity software and platforms.Identify opportunities to enhance data visualization and reporting capabilities within Fusion Risk Management (Fusion RM).Prepare and review business continuity reports, including quarterly governance materials, capital markets participation statistics, and other program metrics.Support additional initiatives related to the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the global business continuity program.Qualifications & RequirementsBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.Experience or knowledge of business continuity planning, incident management, or operational resilience preferred.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret, validate, and present data effectively.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with data analytics and reporting tools.Certifications or experience with Microsoft Excel, Power BI, Google Analytics, or similar platforms highly desirable.Experience with AI tools or applications is a plus but not required.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to develop expertise in business continuity and incident management.Ability and willingness to provide on-call support for critical incidents outside normal business hours, including participation in a global follow-the-sun incident response model.Ability to work onsite a minimum of three days per week, with additional office attendance as needed.