Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery, SVP - Physical Security

Position Overview

Senior Vice President, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) – New York, NY. The role leads and operates Blackstone’s enterprise resilience program, responsible for strategy, architecture and execution of BC/DR capabilities across the organization. The position seeks an experienced leader to develop and scale a global strategic plan focused on mitigating financial, reputational, and regulatory risks.

• Lead Enterprise Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program – Build, integrate, and maintain an audit‑ready program aligned to business priorities.
• Ensure Global Regulatory Alignment – Align BC/DR practices with U.S., Europe, and Asia regulatory requirements, including SOX and DORA.
• Embed Risk‑Based Planning – Partner with business units to drive consistent, risk‑informed continuity planning.
• Lead Business Impact Analyses (BIA) – Identify critical functions, dependencies, and recovery priorities with quantified impact.
• Define Critical Services & Operational Dependencies – Establish visibility into processes aligned with CSO and CIO priorities, mapping third‑party dependencies.
• Design BC/DR Frameworks – Architect scalable, enterprise‑wide capabilities aligned to the organization’s strategy.
• Standardize Policies & Playbooks – Establish enterprise standards for continuity, crisis response, and recovery.
• Operationalize BCM Plans – Maintain executable plans across business units and regions.
• Drive Training & Adoption – Embed ownership through training, communication, and accountability initiatives.
• Lead Testing & Validation – Conduct exercises to confirm readiness, identify gaps, and track performance.
• Support Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) – Integrate BC/DR functions to coordinate response across incidents.
• Manage Crisis & Incident Response – Serve as a key escalation point for incident coordination, response execution, and recovery management.
• Conduct Client Engagement & Due Diligence (DDQs) – Communicate BC/DR capabilities, compliance, and resilience maturity to stakeholders.
• Deliver Executive Reporting & Program Metrics – Provide KPIs, dashboards, and transparency for continuous improvement.
• Oversee Disaster Recovery (DR) Program – Align to continuity priorities, ensure SOX/DORA compliance, and protect operations.
• Define Recovery Objectives & Sequences – Partner with application owners to align recovery objectives, dependencies, and sequencing.
• Embed BC/DR into Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) – Integrate BC/DR into ERM, audit, and deal lifecycle processes.
• Operationalize Recovery Capabilities – Implement standardized, executable recovery strategies with internal development standards.
• Validate & Improve DR – Conduct testing, track performance, and ensure readiness.

• 15+ years leading enterprise security, BCM, and DR in complex global environments.
• Proven operator in high‑tempo, high‑accountability settings with strong judgment.
• Deep experience managing budgets, invoicing, contractors, and vendors.
• Track record building and scaling enterprise resilience programs.
• Expertise in risk identification, gap analysis, and solution execution.
• Strong executive engagement – influences leadership and drives adoption.
• Experience leading crisis response and recovery operations.
• Advanced program management and cross‑functional coordination skills.
• Effective communicator in global, cross‑cultural environments.
• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s preferred.

Expected annual base salary range: $175,000 – $235,000 (subject to experience and location). Additional compensation includes discretionary bonuses and potential equity and incentive compensation at Blackstone’s sole discretion. Comprehensive health benefits – medical, dental, vision, and FSA – plus paid time off, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and benefits.

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