Business Continuity Analyst

AXIS (AXIS Capital)•Chicago, IL

4d•$95,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

This is your opportunity to join AXIS Capital – a trusted global provider of specialty lines insurance and reinsurance. We stand apart for our outstanding client service, intelligent risk taking and superior risk adjusted returns for our shareholders. We also proudly maintain an entrepreneurial, disciplined and ethical corporate culture. As a member of AXIS, you join a team that is among the best in the industry. At AXIS, we believe that we are only as strong as our people. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming culture where employees of all backgrounds and from all walks of life feel comfortable and empowered to be themselves. This means that we bring our whole selves to work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, civil union status, family or parental status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in the selection process. How does this role contribute to our collective success? The Business Continuity Analyst provides front-line, day-to-day continuity support to all business units across AXIS. This role ensures operational resilience by analyzing critical business functions, documenting recovery requirements, and implementing continuity strategies aligned with industry best practices and regulatory guidelines. The Analyst collaborates with internal stakeholders and supports incident response activities to maintain compliance and readiness. What will you do in this role?

Requirements

3+ years of experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, or crisis/emergency management.
Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
Proven ability to develop business continuity documentation (Risk Assessments, Business Impact Analysis, policies, standards).
Ability to build effective relationships across all organizational levels.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and experience with continuity/emergency communication systems.

Nice To Haves

CBCP, CBCM (ISO 22301), CBCI, CDRE, or similar certifications.
Bachelor’s degree in information security, emergency management, or related fields.
Working knowledge of continuity standards and regulations (ISO 22301, DORA, DFS 500).
Evidence of ongoing learning and engagement in the field through memberships, trainings, and conferences.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Business Continuity Program documentation, including policies, standards, procedures, tools, and templates.
Coordinate Business Impact Analysis activities to identify and document recovery requirements for critical business functions.
Monitor and report on key Business Continuity Program performance indicators.
Support Business Continuity Plan testing and exercises, including developing collateral and analyzing results.
Maintain compliance documentation to ensure continuous readiness and audit posture.
Provide day-to-day operational support for business continuity technology systems.
Track and remediate findings from tests and assessments.
Design and deliver business continuity training programs.
Support coordination and communication of recovery activities during incidents.
Contribute to business continuity-related projects as assigned.
Occasional travel for exercises, training, and conferences.
Perform other duties as required to support business needs or emergency situations.
You may also be required to take on additional duties, responsibilities and activities appropriate to the nature of this role.