Senior Business Continuity Analyst; TOR

Senior Business Continuity Analyst

Step into a strategic hybrid role driving business continuity and resilience for a leading player in the insurance sector. Lead BIA and BCP development, coordinate crisis simulations, and influence operational risk practices. Ideal for professionals seeking impact, autonomy, and cross-functional visibility.

What is in it for you:

• Salaried: $70-75 per hour.

• Incorporated Business Rate: $85-90 per hour.

• 7-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.

• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.

• In-office presence required from Tuesday to Thursday.

• Remote work available on Mondays and Fridays.

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and professional environment.

• Join a passionate and inclusive team of professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate day‑to‑day BCM activities for assigned operations processes.

• Develop, review, and update Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) to reflect process criticality, dependencies, and recovery requirements.

• Build and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) aligned to updated BIAs, including contingency strategies, roles, and communication protocols.

• Lead testing exercises such as simulations, tabletop, alternate site, and notification drills.

• Coordinate test planning and logistics, ensuring objectives are achieved and lessons learned are incorporated into plan updates.

• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready BCM documentation in the governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) system.

• Execute required approvals for BIAs, BCPs, and test records.

• Coach and advise plan/process owners on BCM standards, tools, and timelines.

• Monitor potential trigger events and ensure timely updates to relevant plans and analyses.

• Serve as a subject matter resource for BCM lifecycle execution and operational resilience practices.

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent experience.

• Industry certification in operational risk or resilience (e.g., ABCP, MBCI) preferred.

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in business continuity or operational risk.

• Proven ability to independently manage BCM activities and meet deadlines.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational data and recovery requirements.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience facilitating workshops and testing exercises.

• Ability to work with ambiguity and apply judgment within governance frameworks.

• Effective stakeholder management skills, including influencing without authority.

• Experience coordinating and leading BCM testing scenarios.

• Strong documentation discipline and attention to detail.

• Comfort with GRC systems and business continuity tools.

• Exposure to OSFI E-21 or similar regulatory frameworks is an asset.

Why Recruit Action?

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