We are assisting our client in their search for aSenior Business Continuity Managerto lead and oversee enterprise-wide resilience programs, ensuring compliance with OSFI Guideline E-21 and safeguarding operational stability. This is a permanent position and is hybrid in Toronto.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Business Continuity \& Resilience frameworks in line with OSFI E-21 and industry best practices.
- Ensure resilience strategies are embedded into the organization's broader risk management framework.
- Lead business impact analysis (BIA) to identify critical functions and establish resilience requirements.
- Design, implement, and maintain business continuity plans (BCPs) and disaster recovery plans (DRPs).
- Oversee scenario testing, including severe but plausible disruption scenarios, to validate resilience strategies.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure technology resilience, cyber risk management, and data recovery align with business needs.
- Establish and oversee crisis management and incident response protocols to enable effective disruption response.
- Provide governance, oversight, and challenge to first-line risk mitigation strategies.
- Monitor emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends to enhance resilience strategies.
- Report regularly to senior leadership on resilience capabilities, testing outcomes, and regulatory compliance.
Qualifications \& Experience:
- Bachelor's or Master's in Business, Risk Management, Finance, or related field.
- 5-10 years in business continuity, resilience, or risk management (financial services preferred).
- Strong knowledge of OSFI E-21, Basel, FFIEC, NIST, and ISO 22301.
- Proven leadership in resilience programs and governance.
- Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement.
- Certifications such as CBCP, MBCI, or CRISC are an asset.
