Senior Business Continuity Advisor

RBC•Jersey City, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Support the Business Segment or Geographical Unit, ensuring RBC Businesses meet the maximum level of preparedness, conforming to RBC BCM Standards for Incident Management and Business Continuity Planning (BCP). Supports business recovery strategies and co-ordinates tactical planning and activities to achieve these.

Requirements

2-4 years of relevant work experience
Must be able to work on-site in Jersey City office
Strong verbal and written communication skills
A high level of attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced and challenging environment
Value and possess strong competency in the following behaviors: Collaboration, Relationship Building, Communication, Integrity and Operating with Diverse and Inclusive Mindset
The ability to perform effectively in a team environment and excel under pressure amid demanding deadlines
Well-rounded set of interests and extra-curricular activities beyond academics

Nice To Haves

Adaptability
Critical Thinking
Decision Making
Emerging Technologies
Group Problem Solving
Information Technology Trends
Interpersonal Relationship Management
Long Term Planning
Oral Communications
Organizational Change Management
Strategic Thinking

Responsibilities

Responsibility for the Business Continuity Management (BCM) Plan Development/Maintenance, to implement appropriate BCM contingency plans and associated controls.
Prepare business lines for potential disruption through communication and reporting processes re: Incident Management, Business Continuity and Recovery Strategy within area(s) of responsibility.
Coordinates tactical activities of BCM including: Complete Business Impact Assessments (BIA) to understand the impact of process failures.
Remain apprised of environmental and potential business impacting BCM related risks.
Conducts BCM exercises to validate planning assumptions and test controls (including work area recovery, contact exercises and simulations as required)
Advise and recommend on continuity strategies in the identification of risks, the determination of risk tolerances, the selection of appropriate recovery strategies.
Identify gaps in application capabilities requirements working with the business and IT to resolve the gap through acceptance, work arounds or an enhancement project.
Ensures all Business Continuity Plans conform with Enterprise BCM standards.
Provide analysis and insights on platform specific KRI’s to support management reporting and investigate and resolve deficiencies.
Partnering with BCM Central team, Regional and Business Line Executive to create, coordinate and maintain a multi-discipline Incident Management Team to provide a resilient response to incidents.
Track outstanding audit items or regulatory findings relative to the respective business lines, as they relate to BCM, assuring established timelines are met.
Secretary to the Business Line(s) Regional Incident Management Team, maintaining a working relationship/liaison with other Crisis Management Teams
Support business change initiatives as it relates to BCM, including completion of associated BIA, BCP and required recovery testing.

Benefits

bonuses
flexible benefits
competitive compensation
commissions
stock where applicable
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
Opportunities to do challenging work
Opportunities to building close relationships with clients
401(k) program with company-matching contributions
health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
paid time-off plan