Information Risk Management Analyst II

Compunnel, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in information risk management is seeking an Information Risk Management Analyst II to oversee Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery planning. This critical position involves managing operational resilience and compliance, and requires strong stakeholder management and communication skills. The successful candidate will have a degree in a technical field and at least 4 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years experience in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.
• Strong understanding of DR principles and security management.
• Effective cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards for BC/DR.
• Oversee third-party exit and transition planning.
• Facilitate simulations to test DR capabilities.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Related technical field

Job description

The Information Risk Management Analyst II is responsible for coordinating and overseeing Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and testing. This position plays a key role in ensuring regulatory compliance, managing evolving risk factors, and executing third-party exit and transition strategies. The role is critical in supporting the organization’s operational resilience and is temporarily assigned additional responsibilities during a leadership absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure BC/DR plans comply with internal policies and external regulatory standards.
• Review and update continuity plans in response to business and risk changes.
• Implement and support global BC/DR processes across business units.
• Oversee third-party exit and transition planning; review SOC 2 reports.
• Conduct meetings with business and technology stakeholders to assess dependencies, risks, and gaps.
• Facilitate simulations and exercises to test DR capabilities and document outcomes.
• Align DR strategies with operational objectives, IT capabilities, and compliance requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all organizational levels.
• Demonstrated experience in security or risk management with a solid understanding of DR principles.
• Proven track record of effective stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Qualifications (if any)

• Familiarity with financial institutions and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FFIEC, FINRA, SOX).
• Experience with audit and compliance reporting related to SOC 2 or similar standards.
• Background in enterprise IT or cybersecurity operations.

Certifications (if any)

• Certifications such as CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional), CISSP, CISA, or CRISC are a plus but not required.