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

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

Zusammenfassung

A consulting firm in Germany is seeking a Manager within the Financial Services consulting practice. You will lead business continuity and IT service continuity projects, ensuring organizations meet regulatory requirements and enhance preparedness for operational disruptions. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in BCM, deep knowledge of financial sector regulations, and excellent communication skills in both German and English.

Qualifikationen

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

Aufgaben

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

Kenntnisse

BCM frameworks

Business impact analyses

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Communication in German

Communication in English

Ausbildung

Completed degree in business, IT, engineering or related discipline

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.

Key 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

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Consulting

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services and IT Services and IT Consulting