EBR Resiliency Testing

Fidelity Investments Inc.; Westlake (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity Investments Inc. is seeking a Business Resiliency Testing Senior Manager to strengthen operational readiness by leading targeted testing and preparedness activities.

You will coordinate with Resiliency Planners, business units and risk partners to design, execute and review tests that reinforce continuity during disruptions. You bring 7+ years in business resiliency or disaster recovery, strong risk management knowledge, and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in business resiliency, business continuity or related fields.
• Experience leading resiliency testing programs, exercises, or readiness initiatives.
• Strong understanding of continuity planning and testing methodologies.
• Ability to influence and partner with leaders across orgs.
• Experience facilitating exercises and post-event reviews.
• Excellent communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project and program management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead testing program design, execution and review of resiliency exercises.
• Coordinate with Business Resiliency Planners, business units and risk partners.
• Develop testing framework and guidelines; drive remediation efforts.

Skills

Business resiliency

Disaster recovery

Risk management

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Job Description:

The Role

Are you passionate about reinforcing organizational resilience through targeted testing and preparedness? As a Business Resiliency Testing Senior Manager, you will support Fidelity’s Business Resiliency testing program. You will assure that critical business activities are set to react to and rebound from disruptive events. You will engage with Business Resiliency Planners, business units, and risk partners to prepare, coordinate, facilitate, and review resiliency tests that strengthen operational readiness and support enterprise resiliency targets.

You will play a key role in advancing Fidelity’s preparedness by participating in a range of high quality testing exercises. You will find opportunities for improvement and support business partners build confidence in their response and recovery plans.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

To thrive in this role, you should have demonstrated experience in business resiliency or disaster recovery, with at least 7 years of relevant practice. Comprehensive knowledge of risk management and business continuity methodologies is required. You will need remarkable leadership qualities to support the development of a testing framework and supporting guidelines, motivate and lead teams through testing exercises. Sharp analytical abilities are essential for analyzing and advancing resiliency plans. Effective communication and cooperative skills will support smooth interaction with a variety of collaborators.

• 7-10 years of experience in business resiliency, business continuity, disaster recovery, operational resiliency, risk management, or related fields.
• Experience leading business continuity or resiliency testing programs, exercises, or operational readiness initiatives.
• Strong understanding of business continuity planning, resiliency frameworks, recovery strategies, and testing methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and partner with leaders and collaborators across business and technology organizations.
• Experience facilitating exercises, workshops, and post-event reviews with diverse collaborator groups.
• Excellent communication, presentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong project and program management capabilities with experience managing multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Ability to assess risks, identify control gaps, and drive remediation efforts to completion.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Industry certifications such as CBCP, MBCP, DRCP, DRCS, PMP, or similar certifications are a plus.

The Team

Our Business Resiliency team strives to maintain Fidelity’s operations without disruption, despite challenges. We partner closely with business units across the organization, offering coaching and help to strengthen their resiliency plans. Our aim is to cultivate a culture of preparedness, where every associate feels capable in their response to and recovery from disruptive incidents. We are committed to promoting an inclusive atmosphere that respects diverse perspectives and supports continual learning and advancement.

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

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Category:

Investment Operations

Please be advised that Fidelity’s business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and/or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.