Business Continuity Analyst | Nashville, TN, USA

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Who You'll Work With:

We are looking for a Nashville based Business Continuity Analyst to join our team. The Business Continuity Analyst works closely with multiple areas of the business and technology to understand business goals and solution needs, to provide robust resiliency planning, builds relationships with business partners to achieve program objectives. Subject matter expert on a wide variety of Business Continuity best practices, such as BIA, and BC Planning / Testing. Supports Crisis Management program processes and response to incidents.

What You'll Do:

The ability to negotiate, work independently, as well as provide solving and decision making is critical in this role. As such, experience is desired in program governance, enterprise crisis management, risk assessments (supplier, proximity and BIA), plan development / update / testing cycles, and training / awareness.

• Engage business partners, including Sr. Leadership, on BC goals and objectives. Obtain buy-in and ensure the delivery of results for annual resiliency objectives.
• Liaise with IT to ensure appropriate DR planning is in place to support critical business functions in the event of a disaster.
• Work with key business stakeholders to perform in-depth Business Impact Assessment (BIA) and risk assessments for current and emerging business areas.
• Develop and drive BC awareness efforts to ensure current methodologies, best practices and responsibilities are communicated to business partners.
• Ensure BCP testing is completed as scheduled, including key documentation of any findings and resiliency gaps.
• Work with business leadership to develop strategies for remediation of significant gaps identified in testing.
• Prepare and monitor detailed program metrics for reporting to senior management and applicable internal governance committees.
• Responsible for supporting crisis management response, which will include team training, plan updates, testing, and event response.

What We're Looking For:

• BA or BS in Emergency / Disaster Management, Business, Computer Science, or related area. Related field experience desirable; practical experience plus education and certifications may be considered.
• Holds professional certifications related to position (CBCP, MBCP, etc.).
• 5+ years of progressive experience in Business Resiliency and Emergency Management.
• Knowledge of information Business Continuity best practice standards (e.g., ISO 22301, DRI, etc.), rules and regulations related to all aspects of Business Continuity planning, testing and risk assessments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary.
• Excellent communication (oral, written, presentation), interpersonal and consultative skills are required.
• This position requires some weekend and evening assignments as well as availability during off-hours for participation in scheduled and unscheduled activities.

About AB We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 57 locations operating in 26 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work. Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us! All are encouraged to apply. AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law. AB's policies and practices seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants based solely on job-related criteria. Nashville, Tennessee", "salary_raw": null}