Vice President, Business Continuity & Recovery

BNY Mellon Capital Markets, LLC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in Manchester is seeking a Vice President, Business Continuity & Recovery. This role focuses on strategic resiliency initiatives, developing business continuity plans, and incident response. The successful candidate will have several years' experience in operational resiliency within financial services and strong communication skills. The company offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits including generous paid leaves.

Benefits

Flexible global resources

Generous paid leaves

Wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• Several years’ experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, or operational resiliency.
• Strong understanding of technology infrastructure and operational processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for large financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in embedding resiliency considerations into operational processes.
• Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Business Impact Analyses (BIA).
• Coordinate preparedness and response activities for disruptions.

Skills

Business continuity

Disaster recovery

Operational resiliency

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Vice President, Business Continuity & Recovery

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At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Vice President, Business Continuity & Recovery to join our Payments Platform team. This role is in Manchester.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Support Strategic Resiliency Initiatives: Assist in embedding resiliency considerations into operational processes and technology solutions.
• Partner with the Resiliency Lead to communicate and implement enterprise resiliency objectives across the platform.
• Business Continuity & Recovery Execution: Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP), Business Impact Analyses (BIA), and Incident & Crisis Management (ICM) playbooks.
• Coordinate preparedness and response activities for disruptions, including post-event reviews and remediation of identified gaps.
• Operational Coordination: Work with embedded Operational Resiliency Leads and Resiliency Coordinators to execute resiliency activities.
• Support testing programs for Disaster Recovery, Cyber Recovery, and Data Center Rotation exercises; compile and present results to senior stakeholders.
• Incident Response & Crisis Support: Act as a key coordinator during incidents and crises, ensuring timely activation of recovery strategies based on impact assessments.
• Facilitate communication and documentation for internal and external stakeholders during recovery events.
• Regulatory & Audit Engagement: Prepare evidence and documentation for regulatory reviews, audits, and client inquiries related to continuity and recovery.
• Ensure compliance with resiliency policies, procedures, and supervisory expectations.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Several years’ experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, or operational resiliency within financial services.
• Strong understanding of technology infrastructure and operational processes.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for large financial institutions.
• Experience with BCP, BIA, and crisis management methodologies.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up and problem-solving skills.
• Executes with speed and precision.
• Effective collaborator and team player, fostering a high-performing culture.
• Ability to adapt and maintain focus in the face of adversity.
• Solutions-oriented with a strong focus on operational recovery and continuity.

Our Benefits And Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.