Business Continuity Senior Business Analyst

Our client, a major bank, is looking to hire a Business Continuity Senior Business Analyst in New York, NY.

Pay Rate Range: $65-$71/hr W2, based on experience

Responsibilities:

General Background:

• The hiring manager leads Business Continuity Planning (BCP) function and is looking for someone to support ongoing transformation initiatives within the team.
• A significant portion of the assignment will focus on establishing and enhancing BCP testing frameworks, including testing templates, test plans, scripts, and reporting.

Role Overview

The Business Continuity Analyst will support key Business Continuity program activities.

Key responsibilities include:

• The creation of enhanced test documentation, to include templates for pre-test scoping and logistics plans, test scripts for BCP testing, and posttest reports to allow for consistent and efficient execution of BCP testing.
• Assist with BIA/BCP in-depth quality reviews to identify challenges, suggestions for improvement, and corrective actions to improve the overall quality of plans, including RTO gaps with dependencies (technology, third-parties, upstream workflow, etc.), potential concentration risks, and other potential gaps or inconsistencies that could jeopardize a timely recovery.
• Development of an enhanced site plan template that will integrate existing BCPs, crisis communications procedures, specific site emergency procedures for life/safety, and specific on-site teams to ensure an orderly response at each covered location.
• Assist with the development of a dashboard for tracking BCM related KRI/KPIs, associated issues, and required reports to provide an up-to-date quick reference to overall BCM program health.
• Enhance bank various training courses (training for Business Continuity/Resilience Coordinators, general awareness for staff/new hires, site coordinators, etc.) to create a more thorough and effective training experience.
• Support the development of BCP test scenarios for specific business processes.
• Assist with preparation of BCP related metrics for monthly/quarterly reporting to management as well as monthly BCP stakeholder meetings.

Requirements:

Job Title: Business Continuity Senior Business Analyst

Differences from Recent Operational Resilience PM Roles

• Unlike some of the Operational Resilience program/project management roles we have recently posted, this position is more suitable for a true BCP subject matter expert or a professional who has been a key stakeholder within a BCP function (for example, a 2LoD professional covering BCP function. We do not consider IT stakeholders as great fit for this role – we are looking for more operational experience).
• We are generally looking for someone with minimum 5 years of hands-on BCP experience.
• While broader and extensive regulatory knowledge and large-scale program management experience were valuable for the past PM role, they are not the primary focus of this BCP role.

Hands-On Contributor

• This role reports to a Director and is expected to be a true individual contributor.
• The hiring manager is looking for someone who can independently develop deliverables, such as templates, plans, and testing materials, rather than someone whose primary value comes from providing oversight or directing others.
• For that reason, we are not specifically targeting highly senior candidates.

Team Fit

• The BCP/Operational Resilience function in the bank continues to evolve and take on new responsibilities.
• Candidates who are adaptable, comfortable working in a growing environment, and willing to take on new challenges beyond traditional BCP responsibilities are likely to be successful within the team.
• Given that the role includes some BAU responsibilities in addition to transformation work, candidates who are seeking longer-term stability may be a better fit than those who primarily move between short-term project engagements.

Preferred Experience

• Financial Services / Financial Institution experience is highly valued.
• Industry certifications are viewed very positively, including MBCP, CBCP, MBCI, and FBCI.

Work Location Expectations

• This role is expected to be onsite approximately 70% of the time (typically 3–4 days per week) to align with the hiring manager's in-office schedule.
• While there is some flexibility and this is not a strict 5-day per week onsite requirement, candidates should be comfortable with this working arrangement.

Requirements

Experience & Industry Knowledge

• Five (5) years of experience in financial services risk, business continuity, operational resilience, disaster recovery, crisis management, or related fields
• Familiarity with Operational Resilience, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and related regulatory requirements, including FFIEC Business Continuity Handbook, as well as industry standards such as ISO22301
• Industry certification such as MBCP, CBCP, MBCI, FBCI, etc. preferred

Project Management & Communication Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities.
• Experience creating policies, procedures, presentations, and other project documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of a high-performing team.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Copilot, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Experience with Fusion Business Continuity, Everbridge, Power BI, and Archer software preferred

Education :

• Bachelor's degree required.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.