Vice President, Business Continuity & Recovery

BNY Mellon; Manchester; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Vice President for Business Continuity & Recovery in Manchester. The role focuses on developing business continuity plans, coordinating operational resiliency, and ensuring regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in business continuity within financial services, strong communication, and stakeholder management skills. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Highly competitive compensation

Generous paid leaves

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, or operational resiliency inside financial services.
• Strong understanding of technology infrastructure and operational processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for financial institutions.
• Experience with BCP, BIA, and crisis management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Assist in embedding resiliency into operational processes and technology solutions.
• Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans, Business Impact Analyses, and Incident Management playbooks.
• Coordinate preparedness and response activities for disruptions.

Skills

Business continuity

Disaster recovery

Operational resiliency

Strong communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Experience in financial services

Job description

Vice President, Business Continuity &

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting‑edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Business Continuity & Recovery to join our Payments Platform team. This role is in Manchester.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

Support Strategic Resiliency Initiatives

• Assist in embedding resiliency considerations into operational processes and technology solutions.
• Partner with the Resiliency Lead to communicate and implement enterprise resiliency objectives across the platform.

Business Continuity & Recovery Execution

• Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP), Business Impact Analyses (BIA), and Incident & Crisis Management (ICM) playbooks.
• Coordinate preparedness and response activities for disruptions, including post‑event reviews and remediation of identified gaps.

Operational Coordination

• Work with embedded Operational Resiliency Leads and Resiliency Coordinators to execute resiliency activities.
• Support testing programs for Disaster Recovery, Cyber Recovery, and Data Center Rotation exercises; compile and present results to senior stakeholders.

Incident Response & Crisis Support

• Act as a key coordinator during incidents and crises, ensuring timely activation of recovery strategies based on impact assessments.
• Facilitate communication and documentation for internal and external stakeholders during recovery events.

Regulatory & Audit Engagement

• Prepare evidence and documentation for regulatory reviews, audits, and client inquiries related to continuity and recovery.
• Ensure compliance with resiliency policies, procedures, and supervisory expectations.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Several years’ experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, or operational resiliency within financial services.
• Strong understanding of technology infrastructure and operational processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for large financial institutions.
• Experience with BCP, BIA, and crisis management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Individual Skills

• Detail‑oriented with strong follow‑up and problem‑solving skills.
• Executes with speed and precision.
• Effective collaborator and team player, fostering a high‑performing culture.
• Ability to adapt and maintain focus in the face of adversity.
• Solutions‑oriented with a strong focus on operational recovery and continuity.

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Our Benefits and Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay‑for‑performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.