Business Continuity Specialist

The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery plans, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify risks and ensure organizational preparedness.

Location: Australia, Canada, Germany, India, Netherlands, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business continuity and disaster recovery plans and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses.
• Coordinate and lead BCP/DR testing exercises; identify gaps and recommend improvements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work with IT and business units to ensure systems and processes are resilient.
• Maintain documentation and regularly update business continuity plans.
• Provide training and awareness programs across the organization.
• Serve as a key contact during actual disruptions or incidents.

Requirements

• Proven experience in business continuity, risk management, or disaster recovery.
• Strong understanding of BCP/DR frameworks.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Relevant certification is a plus.

Additional Information

• Originally posted on Himalayas