Business Continuity Consultant - Vice President

HW3; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a VP, Business Continuity Consultant to lead the design and improvement of their Business Continuity Management (BCM) program. In this role, you'll work closely with senior leadership and regulators to ensure organizational resilience and compliance. Responsibilities include leading BCM governance, overseeing testing exercises, and developing training programs. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in Business Continuity within financial services and a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks. Apply now for an exciting opportunity to shape enterprise resilience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Business Continuity or Risk Management in financial services.
• Deep knowledge of BCM frameworks and regulatory expectations.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide BCM governance.
• Coordinate Business Impact Analyses and Risk Assessments.
• Oversee testing exercises for disaster recovery and crisis management.
• Prepare reports for risk committees and regulators.
• Act as a subject matter expert on BCM.
• Collaborate with IT, Security, and Ops teams.
• Develop training programs for organizational awareness.
• Monitor industry best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Risk Management

Business Continuity Planning

Job description

Business Continuity Consultant - Vice President

We’re Hiring: VP, Business Continuity

In this role, you’ll lead the design, execution, and continuous improvement of our Business Continuity Management (BCM) program. Collaborating closely with senior leadership, risk functions, and regulators, you’ll ensure our organization is prepared for, resilient to, and compliant with disruptions ranging from operational incidents to industry-wide crises.

You’ll be the driving force behind strengthening our BCM governance, refining policies and procedures, and leading testing exercises that validate our readiness. Your expertise will help shape strategic risk mitigation efforts and foster a culture of resilience across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide BCM governance, including structuring policies, procedures, and standards
• Coordinate and update Business Impact Analyses (BIA), Risk Assessments (RA), and Business Continuity Plans (BCP)
• Oversee and execute testing exercises for disaster recovery, pandemic response, and crisis management
• Prepare reports and presentations for risk committees and regulators, ensuring clear communication of findings
• Act as a subject matter expert on BCM, liaising with regulators like OCC and Fed to demonstrate compliance and mitigate direct regulatory exposure
• Collaborate with IT, Security, and Ops teams to coordinate incident response and crisis management efforts
• Develop and deliver training programs that strengthen organizational awareness and preparedness
• Monitor evolving industry best practices and regulatory requirements to keep the BCM program current and effective

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Business Continuity, Risk Management, or related fields within financial services
• Deep knowledge of BCM frameworks, regulator expectations, and testing methodologies
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with senior stakeholders and regulators

Apply now or reach out directly to [e-mail] / [e-mail] to learn more about this exciting opportunity to shape enterprise resilience.