BCMU Specialist

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

• Champions a customer focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems and knowledge.
• Provides support and recommendations to Relationship Managers and employees filling Business Continuity roles based on BCM Policy, Guidelines, Mandate(s) and industry best practices.
• Complete health checks on plans in preparation for semi-annual reporting and ensure data fidelity to facilitate accurate reporting.
• May be required to provide 24/7 incident management On-Call support per schedule, following up until issue/event is closed.
• Conducts initial checks on plans, in support of business continuity Plan Reviews in accordance with BCM requirements or as required.
• Partners with relevant stakeholders across the Bank on the implementation of a governance structure that spans the business continuity lifecycle, including the creation and enhancement of business continuity management programs and systems.
• Supports the Senior Manager, Relationship Manager and Director of the BCMU as an independent line of validation and verification with respect to key components of the Business Continuity Management function.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on processes focused on Business Continuity Management, with the objective to create an improved end state by:
• Contributing to and/or reviewing BCM material, BCM documents, including but not limited to the BCM Policy, Mandate(s), Training material and Guide(s), ensuring content is applicable to target audiences and aligns with overall program objectives.
• Working as a collaborative and strategic partner to business lines to increase their preparation for an incident that may affect their ability to continue business as usual by conducting health checks on plans and/or the BCP application data.
• Maintains key notification lists, training and on-call schedules.
• Administers changes to business continuity plans when required.
• Prepares monthly reports and updates when required.
• Understands how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.
• Actively pursues effective and efficient operations of his/her respective areas, while ensuring the adequacy, adherence to and effectiveness of day-to-day business controls to meet obligations with respect to business continuity regulations and best practices, operational risk, regulatory compliance risk, AML/ATF risk and conduct risk, including but not limited to responsibilities under the Operational Risk Management Framework, Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Framework and the Guidelines for Business Conduct.
• Champions a high performance environment and contributes to an inclusive work environment.
• Supports the Relationship and Senior Managers working with relevant stakeholders across the Bank on enhancements to the enterprise-wide business continuity program.
• Supports the team’s quality assurance program; liaises with regional teams to provide guidance on ensuring plans currency to the program needs.

• Solid background in developing communications, reports and presentations.
• Experience working in a matrix organization leading and/or influencing cross-functional teams, including senior management.
• 2+ years working in the financial industry.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong communication writing skills and report preparation.
• Flexible and creative thinker with the ability to define business tradeoffs, generate out-of-the-box solutions and manage uncertainty; proactively identify and solve complex problems impacting management and business direction.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize against many competing interests in an environment of constant change.
• Nice to have, experience in internal and external audits and/or regulators.

• An inclusive & collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
• We offer a competitive rewards package:
  Performance bonus, Employee Share Ownership Program, and Pension Plan Matching, Health Benefits from day one!
• Your career matters! You will have access to career development and progression opportunities.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada