Job Summary
The Information Risk Management Analyst II is responsible for coordinating and overseeing Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and testing. This position plays a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, managing evolving risk factors, and executing third-party exit and transition strategies. The role is critical in supporting the organization’s operational resilience and is temporarily assigned additional responsibilities during a leadership absence.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure BC/DR plans comply with internal policies and external regulatory standards.
- Review and update continuity plans in response to business and risk changes.
- Implement and support global BC/DR processes across business units.
- Oversee third-party exit and transition planning; review SOC 2 reports.
- Conduct meetings with business and technology stakeholders to assess dependencies, risks, and gaps.
- Facilitate simulations and exercises to test DR capabilities and document outcomes.
- Align DR strategies with operational objectives, IT capabilities, and compliance requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated experience in security or risk management with a solid understanding of DR principles.
- Proven track record of effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred Qualifications (if any)
- Familiarity with financial institutions and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FFIEC, FINRA, SOX).
- Experience with audit and compliance reporting related to SOC 2 or similar standards.
- Background in enterprise IT or cybersecurity operations.
Certifications (if any)
- Certifications such as CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional), CISSP, CISA, or CRISC are a plus but not required.