Business Continuity Analyst

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Business Continuity AnalystApply locations PHI - Manila Cebu, PhilippinesTime type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 2 Days AgoJob requisition id: 336665Primary DetailsThe purpose of this role is to utilise technical and functional expertise in business continuity and crisis management to drive and support the business resiliency program and team initiatives. This involves implementing and overseeing the Business Continuity Program for the division, ensuring alignment with corporate policy, and collaborating with internal partners to maintain consistency, efficiency, and synergy in business continuity efforts. The role also involves ensuring uninterrupted availability of key business resources to support critical activities and assisting the Business Continuity Management Team in responding to business disruptions effectively.

Responsibilities:Analyse, research, and evaluate complex business continuity (BC) issues, maintaining documentation and responding to inquiries. Serve as a resource by providing research, interpretation, and analysis to facilitate effective conclusions. Assist in overseeing the BC lifecycle to ensure consistency, efficiency, and synergy across the organisation.

Troubleshoot system issues, escalate inquiries, and ensure effective system functionality. Collaborate with business partners in designing and delivering SharePoint capabilities and strategic initiatives. Support internal business customers in developing and maintaining business continuity plans, testing, and training.

Participate in regular BC and crisis management update meetings, documenting progress and escalating issues. Maintain BC and crisis management documentation, providing regular updates to management. Review, edit, and align documentation/policies/procedures related to business resiliency with the corporate framework.

Build strong relationships with internal business customers and partners to ensure compliance with the corporate framework and support solution implementations. Work Experience:Necessary Work Experience includes:Some relevant experience - Experience in roles involving business continuity, operational resiliency, risk management, crisis management, disaster recovery, or emergency planning, and business continuity tools (e.g. crisis communication tool, business continuity management system)Solid exposure in general insurance / finance industry

Some technical knowledge of IT and Disaster Recovery (DR) and the relationship with business continuity

Preferred Work Experience includes:Experience developing and delivering programs in business continuity, resilience, emergency, security, risk management.Experience in project management, including planning, execution, and monitoring3-5 years of work experience in Business Continuity / Crisis ManagementQualifications:Necessary Qualifications include:Tertiary Degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Understanding of business continuity principles, processes, and methodologies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are crucial for identifying risks and developing effective solutions

Excellent communication (written and verbal) is needed to engage with stakeholders and convey complex information clearly

Ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders is important

Strong organizational skills are needed to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously

Proficiency in relevant software and tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)Preferred Qualifications include:Experience in some Business Continuity Management System e.g. Fusion RM, Archer BR, Service Now RM and similar tools

Understanding of ISO 22301 and other relevant Business Continuity standards and frameworks

With BC certifications (e.g. Certification from Business Continuity Institute (BCI) or DRI International (DRII), Business Continuity Planner certified, BC Lead Implementor certified, ISO – 22301 certified)Global Disclaimer:The duties listed in this job description do not limit the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties normally to be performed in the position or those occasionally assigned outside an employee's normal duties. Our Group Code of Ethics and Conduct addresses the responsibilities we all have at QBE to our company, to each other and to our customers, suppliers, communities and governments.

It provides clear guidance to help us to make good judgement calls. US Only Disclaimer:To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to perform each essential job responsibility satisfactorily.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential job responsibilities. US Only - Travel Frequency:Infrequent (approximately 1-4 trips annually)US

Only - Physical Demands:General office jobs: Work is generally performed in an office environment in which there is not substantial exposure to adverse environmental conditions. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Must be able to operate basic office equipment including telephone, headset and computer.

Incumbent must be able to lift basic office equipment up to 20 lbs. Skills:Analytical Thinking, Business Continuity, Communication, Critical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Disaster Recovery Strategies, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Intentional collaboration, Issue Management, Managing performance, Professional Development, Research Analysis, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Waterfall ModelHow to Apply:To submit your application, click "Apply" and follow the step by step process. Equal Employment Opportunity:QBE is an equal opportunity employer and is required to comply with equal employment opportunity legislation in each jurisdiction it operates.