Business Continuity Management Specialist

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada Scotiabank Full time

Are you looking for a challenging role that combines business acumen with technical expertise?

In this position, you will be responsible for championing a customer-focused culture to deepen client relationships and leverage broader Bank relationships, systems, and knowledge.

  • Provide support and recommendations to Relationship Managers and Planners based on BCM Policy, BCMU Mandate, and industry best practices.
  • Complete health checks on plans in preparation for semi-annual reporting and maintain a spreadsheet to facilitate accurate reporting.
  • Review and ensure closure for OSFI regulatory requirements for the recovery time objective process.
  • Partner with relevant stakeholders across the Bank on the implementation of a governance structure that spans the business continuity lifecycle, including the creation and enhancement of business continuity management programs and systems.
  • Support the Senior Manager and Director of the BCMU as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with a focus on the ongoing maintenance and continuous improvement of the Business Continuity Management function.
  • Lead and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders on processes focused on Business Continuity Management, with the objective of creating an improved end state by:
    • Contributing to and/or reviewing BCM material, BCM documents, including but not limited to the BCM Policy, Mandate, Training material, and Planner's Guide, ensuring content is applicable to target audiences and aligns with overall program objectives.
    • Working as a collaborative and strategic partner to business lines to increase their preparation for an incident that may affect their ability to continue business as usual by conducting health checks on plans and/or the BCP application data.
    • Maintaining key notification lists, training, and on-call schedules.
    • Administering changes to business continuity plans.

What skills do you need to succeed in this role?

We're looking for individuals with:

  • 2+ years of experience working in the financial industry.
  • Excellent analytical skills.
  • Strong communication and writing skills, as well as report preparation.
  • Flexible and creative thinking, with the ability to define business tradeoffs, generate out-of-the-box solutions, and manage uncertainty.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
  • The ability to prioritize against many competing interests in an environment of constant change.
  • Business Continuity Management experience is an asset.

What's in it for you?

You'll have the opportunity to work with a high-performing, fast-paced team that has global reach and impact.

You'll be exposed to a vast network of peers and business professionals across the Bank that will prove invaluable in career exploration.

You'll develop highly critical, in-demand, and easily transferable Business Continuity and Crisis Management skills.

You'll be part of an inclusive culture where every employee's contributions are valued and recognized as contributing to the team and the organization's objectives.



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