Chennai, IND
13 days ago
Business Continuity Specialist Advisor
**Roles & Responsibilities:** + Develops, tests, documents, implements and maintains Business Continuity (BC) / Disaster Recovery (DR) planning processes for restoration/recovery of Operational Business Processes and Information Technology (IT) systems in the event of natural/man-made disasters (e.g., earthquakes, fires, power outages, and power surges). + Assists internal teams and external clients in all phases of the recovery process. + Works with Account Delivery Managers and leadership to enhance disaster recovery effectiveness. + Works across functions and teams to ensure appropriate BCP/DR strategies have been designed and implemented. **Qualifications:** **Core Technical Skills** + **8 years of experience in Business Impact Analysis (BIA)** and **Risk Assessment** , **Disaster Recovery Planning (** Familiarity with IT recovery strategies, RTO/RPO concepts) + **Minimum of 6 years of experience in Crisis Management & Emergency Response** planning. + **Minimum 4 -5 years of experience in Regulatory Compliance** which includes knowledge of ISO 22301, ISO27001, SOX, PCI-DSS, and industry-specific regulations + **Minimum 4-5 years of experience in Testing & Exercising** where the resource can design and run tabletop exercises and full-scale drills + **Minimum 4 -5 years of experience in Documentation** in creating and maintaining BCP/DR plans, policies, and procedures + **Minimum 4 -5 years of experience in IT Knowledge** who understand Wintel/UNIX/Linux environments, backup systems, and cloud recovery solutions + **Minimum 4 – 5 years of experience in Project Management** who organizes multi-phase continuity programs and coordinating cross-functional teams **Soft Skills** + Strategic thinking and adaptability under pressure. + Strong communication and stakeholder management. + Analytical and problem-solving skills. + Leadership and ability to influence across departments. + Attention to detail and proactive mindset. **Preferred Experience** + Hands-on experience developing and implementing BCP and DR programs. + Leading or participating in **mock exercises** and **IT recovery drills** . + Exposure to **regulatory audits** and compliance reporting. + Experience in **multi-stakeholder environments** , ideally in financial services or insurance. + Familiarity with **vendor management** and third-party continuity assessments. + Certifications such as **CBCP** , **MBCI** , or **ISO 22301 Lead Implementer** are valuable but practical experience is critical. **Work Timings:** 6 PM-4 AM IST
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