About the role

The role involves driving critical resilience initiatives and managing business continuity and disaster recovery frameworks within the insurance sector. Key duties include conducting quality assurance reviews, coordinating scenario testing, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

What they look for

Business Continuity Management Disaster Recovery Operational Resilience Risk Management Business Impact Assessment Crisis Management Stakeholder Management Quality Assurance Fusion Risk Management Project Management Regulatory Compliance Third-party Risk Management Scenario Testing Process Management Analytical Reporting Training Facilitation

Requirements

Candidates need a university degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with certifications in PMP and Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery. A minimum of 3 years of experience in BCM/DR and 2 years within financial services or insurance is required.

Full description

Business Continuity Analyst (Governance & Risk)

Drive critical resilience initiatives in the insurance sector, tackling real operational disruptions while strengthening business continuity and risk frameworks. A high-impact role with strong visibility, hands-on influence, and exposure to enterprise-wide strategies.

What is in it for you:

Salaried: $48-54 per hour.

Incorporated Business Rate: $57-63 per hour.

6-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.

Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.

Weekday schedule from 9 am to 5 pm.

Hybrid role: 2 days per week in office (subject to change)

Responsibilities:

Act as a subject matter expert in Business Continuity Management, Disaster Recovery, and Operational Resilience within a risk management framework.

Conduct quality assurance reviews and challenge business continuity, disaster recovery, and resilience documentation, including business impact assessments, recovery plans, and testing results.

Develop and communicate actionable recommendations to enhance resilience practices across business units.

Ensure recovery strategies and plans remain viable, effective, and aligned with service continuity objectives.

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to address dependencies and ensure comprehensive planning across business and technology teams.

Support the development and continuous improvement of policies, procedures, and frameworks aligned with regulatory expectations and industry standards.

Coordinate with crisis management, disaster recovery, and resilience teams to streamline processes and ensure alignment.

Support scenario testing and validation activities to confirm readiness and recovery capabilities within defined tolerances.

Monitor compliance with regulatory requirements and provide reporting to leadership and relevant stakeholders.

Oversee third-party contingency and exit plans to ensure compliance and operational readiness.

Review supplier resilience assessments and ensure critical vendors meet required standards.

Track deliverables, support reporting activities, and contribute to KPI and KRI dashboards.

Deliver training sessions and guidance on business continuity tools, processes, and risk assessment methodologies.

What you will need to succeed:

University degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

PMP, PMI, or equivalent certification in project or program management.

Business Continuity and/or Disaster Recovery certification or designation.

3 years of experience in Business Continuity, Crisis Management, or Disaster Recovery program management.

Experience in operational resilience governance and risk management frameworks.

Proven experience in designing, executing, and managing disaster recovery and business continuity testing programs.

2 years of experience within financial services or insurance environments.

Experience with Fusion Risk Management (Fusion RM) platform.

Strong analytical, reporting, and process management capabilities.

Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Demonstrated ability to manage conflict, negotiate, and influence stakeholders effectively.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, coordinate cross-functional solutions, and validate outcomes.

Ability to work collaboratively in team-oriented environments.

Knowledge of industry best practices in business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational resilience.

Experience with quality assurance and governance-focused activities.

Experience presenting to large audiences and facilitating training sessions.

Familiarity with risk management frameworks, including the three lines of defence model.

Experience with large-scale data centre recovery and multi-technology environments.

Understanding of hybrid infrastructure environments, including on-premises and cloud-based disaster recovery.

Why Recruit Action?

Recruit Action (agency permit: AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach. As part of the screening process, some applications may be reviewed using artificial intelligence tools. Only candidates who meet the hiring criteria will be contacted.

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