Senior Business Continuity Analyst

Job Description

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.



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