Business Continuity Planning Consultant

Zurich is seeking a Business Continuity Planning Consultant to join the Business Resilience Team within Operations Governance and Business Services. Ideally this position will work out of our North American Headquarters in Schaumburg, IL, however, we may consider other Zurich office locations within the U.S.

In this role you will manage the development, implementation and maintenance of the Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program ensuring that all relevant processes of the Business Continuity and crisis management program are in adherence with the Internal Control Framework (ICF), Risk Policy and Group BCM Standards. This position provides consultation and support in order to prepare the Business Divisions (BDs) to respond to and recover from general incidents, man-made and/or natural disasters.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Provides leadership, guidance, direction, education & awareness of the BCM Program to Business Unit management on all aspects of the BCM Program including but not limited to: a. the analysis, preparation and maintenance of Business Impact Analysis (BIA), risk and threat analysis, functional assessments, recovery strategies, key personnel, critical third-parties/ vendors, Business Continuity Planning and exercising; b. coordinate BD engagement with IT facilitating the development of recovery strategies in line with business requirements; c. provides critical business process and supporting application information from the BIA with IT Disaster Recovery, and external critical third-parties/ vendors.
• Develops and oversees the implementation of the incident and crisis management framework including scenarios, exercises to test business recovery strategies and Business Continuity plans.
• Supports day-to-day activities done in the BDs to conduct notification exercises, Business Continuity plan and recovery strategy exercises, crisis management exercises, respond to actual incidents and provide lessons learned sharing of information across the Region and the Group.  Provide consultation to help ensure recovery strategies are fit for purpose.
• Is available 24 X 7 to respond to incidents.
• Participates in BCM activities as needed, including but not limited to, BCM Training, BCM tool consultation, and coordination with Group Risk Management regarding operational risk assessments and governance activities.
• Provide necessary technical subject matter content for all aspects of BCM training programs.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the BCM area
  OR
• Associate Degree and 5 or more years of experience in the BCM area
  OR
• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 7 or more years of experience in the BCM area
  AND
• Experience in state and federal regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree: MBA
• Previous experience in Business Continuity or Crisis Management
• Project management experience
• Knowledge of business process and change management, performance metrics and measures, process mapping, data collection and problem solving
• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) designation
• Insurance and/or banking industry experience
• Ability to put together and conduct training programs
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Compensation for roles at Zurich varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. As required by local law, Zurich provides in good faith a reasonable range of compensation for roles. For additional information about our Total Rewards, click here. Other rewards may include short term incentive bonuses and merit increases. Candidates with salary expectations outside of the range are encouraged to apply, and will be considered based on experience, skill, and education. The salary provided is a nationwide market range and has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location where the position may be filled.The starting salary range for this position is $94,000.00 - $154,000.00.

As a condition of employment at Zurich, employees must adhere to any COVID-related health and safety protocols in place at that time (https://www.zurichna.com/careers/faq).

A future with Zurich. What can go right when you apply at Zurich?

Now is the time to move forward and make a difference. At Zurich, we want you to share your unique perspectives, experiences and ideas so we can grow and drive sustainable change together. As part of a leading global organization, Zurich North America has over 150 years of experience managing risk and supporting resilience. Today, Zurich North America is a leading provider of commercial property-casualty insurance solutions and a wide range of risk management products and services for businesses and individuals. We serve more than 25 industries, from agriculture to technology, and we insure 90% of the Fortune 500®. Our growth strategy is not limited to our business. As an employer, we strive to provide ongoing career development opportunities, and we foster an environment where voices are diverse, behaviors are inclusive, actions drive equity, and our people feel a sense of belonging. Be a part of the next evolution of the insurance industry. Join us in building a brighter future for our colleagues, our customers and the communities we serve. Zurich maintains a comprehensive employee benefits package for employees as well as eligible dependents and competitive compensation. Please click here to learn more.

As a global company, Zurich recognizes the diversity of our workforce as an asset. We recruit talented people from a variety of backgrounds with unique perspectives that are truly welcome here. Taken together, diversity and inclusion bring us closer to our common goal: exceeding our customers’ expectations. Zurich does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status. EOE disability/vet 

Zurich does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of Zurich American Insurance. If you are a preferred vendor, please use our Recruiting Agency Portal for resume submission. 

Location(s): AM - Schaumburg, AM - Remote Work (US)
Remote Working: Hybrid
Schedule: Full Time
Employment Sponsorship Offered: No  
 
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