Senior Analyst, Risk Management, Control and Governance- Business Continuity Specialist

Verisk Analytics•Jersey City, NJ

42d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Continuity Specialist is expected to apply a deep understanding of evolving disruption risks and industry trends to deliver efficient and effective business continuity plans that satisfy all regulatory, compliance, and customer requirements, enabling Verisk to establish a competitive advantage in the marketplace. The applicant should be a highly motivated and energetic self-starter with strong organizational and time management skills. Have a proven track record to operate in a fast-paced, challenging & changing environment. They should take a broad and deep perspective to problem-solving and excel at influencing business decisions with cross functional teams at all levels of an organization. Willing to travel with little notice and be call 24 by 7. Position is based in our Jersey City, NJ global headquarters which offers a hybrid work model.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business or a risk-related field and 3-5 years of relevant experience
Minimum of 3 years' experience managing continuity and/or emergency preparedness programs.
Proficient and broad knowledge in business continuity recovery processes, concepts, strategies and methodologies including risk assessment, business impact analysis, recovery procedures training metrics and crisis management
Proficient and strong understanding of ISO 22301 requirements and concepts
Experience in developing and conducting business continuity and crisis management exercises. Proficient in the development of after-action reports, documenting results, and the delivery of findings and recommendations to senior business leaders.
Strong working knowledge of security management, business operations, risk management, response management and physical security assessments.
Strong cross-functional communication and documentation skills.
Demonstrate superior leadership, consulting, analysis, presentation and project management skills.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office including MS Excel and PowerPoint.
Willing to travel with little notice and be call 24 by 7.

Nice To Haves

Professional business continuity and crisis management certifications are a plus.
Experience with vendor risk tracking platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead Business Impact Analysis workshops, hold recovery strategy reviews and create business continuity plans in alignment with ISO 22301
Team with Business Units to capture their business continuity requirements and unify their business continuity planning
Create and lead business continuity and crisis management exercises and author after action reports
Support Global Protection Services crisis management and emergency response efforts
Demonstrate strategic and analytical thinking with advanced program management capabilities
Excellent team skills, both as a leader and as a team member
Strong organizational and conflict management skills
Completes all responsibilities as outlined on annual performance plan.
Completes all special projects and other duties as assigned.
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.