(Senior) Manager - Business Continuity Management (Financial Services)

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

Zusammenfassung

A leading consultancy in financial services is seeking a Manager to lead business continuity and IT service continuity projects. The ideal candidate will have a completed degree, at least 5 years of relevant experience, and strong knowledge of financial sector regulations. This role offers a chance to work with banking and insurance clients, helping them enhance operational resilience while meeting regulatory requirements.

Qualifikationen

• 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 such as MaRisk and ISO 22301.
• Professional certifications preferred (e.g., CBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, CISA, CISM).

Aufgaben

• Lead client engagements focused on the design and implementation of BCM and ITSCM frameworks.
• Conduct maturity assessments, business impact analyses, and continuity risk assessments.
• Develop tailored continuity and crisis response strategies.

Kenntnisse

Business continuity management (BCM)

IT service continuity management (ITSCM)

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Crisis management

Excellent communication skills

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