(Senior) Manager - Business Continuity Management - Financial Sector (m / f / d)

Xcede; Dortmund; Vor Ort; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A financial consultancy is seeking a Manager in Dortmund to lead business continuity and IT service continuity projects for banking and insurance clients. The role requires a completed degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and deep knowledge of financial regulations. The successful candidate will engage clients, conduct assessments, and mentor junior consultants. Excellent communication skills in both German and English are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years' experience in BCM, IT risk, or operational resilience.
• Deep knowledge of financial sector regulations and BCM standards.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CBCI, ISO 22301) preferred.

Aufgaben

• Lead client engagements for BCM and ITSCM frameworks.
• Conduct business impact analyses and risk assessments.
• Advise on regulatory expectations including MaRisk and ISO 22301.

Kenntnisse

BCM knowledge

IT risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Client relationship building

Communication skills in German

Communication skills in English

Ausbildung

Completed degree in business, IT, engineering

Tools

ServiceNow

Archer

Jira

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

As a Manager within the Financial Services consulting practice, you will lead business continuity and IT service continuity projects for banking and insurance clients. You will help organisations meet regulatory requirements, build resilient operating models, and enhance preparedness for operational disruptions – all within a broader cyber and compliance advisory context.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements focused on the design and implementation of BCM and ITSCM frameworks
• Conduct maturity assessments, business impact analyses, and continuity risk assessments
• Advise financial services clients on regulatory expectations including MaRisk, BAIT, DORA, and ISO 22301
• Develop tailored continuity and crisis response strategies, including governance and tooling (e.g., ServiceNow, Archer)
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align continuity measures with third-party risk management and sourcing strategies
• Prepare clients for regulatory inspections and support responses to supervisory findings
• Contribute to business development by positioning BCM-related services and building client relationships
• Lead teams and mentor junior consultants across multiple project streams

Your Profile

• Completed degree in business, IT, engineering or related discipline
• Minimum 5 years' experience in BCM, IT risk, or operational resilience within consulting or financial services
• Deep knowledge of financial sector regulations and BCM standards (MaRisk, ISO 22301, BAIT, etc.)
• Familiarity with BCM tooling and GRC platforms (e.g., ServiceNow, Archer, Jira)
• Experience in stakeholder management, team leadership, and delivery in a regulated environment
• Professional certifications (e.g., CBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, CISA, CISM) preferred
• Excellent communication skills in German and English
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on client impact and innovation