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

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

Zusammenfassung

A leading consulting firm based in Leipzig is seeking a Manager in Financial Services to lead business continuity and IT service continuity projects. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in BCM or IT risk, along with deep regulatory knowledge. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset and excellent communication skills in both German and English. Opportunity to mentor junior consultants and engage directly with clients in the financial sector.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 5 years of experience in BCM, IT risk, or operational resilience.
• Deep knowledge of financial sector regulations and BCM standards.
• Fluent in German and English.

Aufgaben

• Lead client engagements for BCM and ITSCM frameworks.
• Conduct maturity assessments and continuity risk assessments.
• Advise clients on regulatory expectations.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Business continuity management

IT risk management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Ausbildung

Degree in business, IT, or 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