Business Continuity Manager

Management Level

E

Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries.

EQ US is a leading provider of ownership data management, analytics and advisory services to public and private companies as well as corporate issuers and mutual funds. EQ offers a comprehensive product set, including transfer agency services, cap table management, equity compensation services, proxy solicitation and advisory services, private company solutions and bankruptcy claims administration services. Affiliates include, D.F. King and Co., Inc., Astrella Private Company Solutions, Inc., and Donlin, Recano & Company, Inc. Learn more at: www.equiniti.com/us

EQ’s vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our success. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ.

Core Duties/Responsibilities

• Responsible for two key areas including the development, maintenance, and continued enhancement of the overall US Business Continuity Program (“BCP”) and Data Governance program for the 1st Line.
• Responsible for regional business continuity planning efforts including the development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of response procedures for the continuity of business processes during a business disruption or disaster.
• Serve as subject matter expert to align the regional BCP program to regulatory, compliance, contractual and audit expectations within applicable frameworks and standards.
• Establish strong business partnerships to ensure the adequacy of BIAs, BCP Plans, Recovery Strategies, Data inputs and outputs, and the BC/DR Testing and Exercises program.
• Work collaboratively to influence and socialize BCP strategies, standards, policies, procedures, communications, and governance.
• Raise awareness of Business Continuity program and readiness to program stakeholders, including the Board of Directors.
• Work across business lines to identify data and BCP policy assurance opportunities ensuring control and testing objectives are achieved.
• The Data Governance program will collaborate and align with Product & Engineering to ensure consistent alignment and implementation of the Data Retention and Data Protection Policies for the 1st Line.
• Develop and implement a broader Data Governance framework in conjunction with Product & Engineering for the US businesses including but not limited to data management lifecycle (electronic and paper), data issue management, data access reviews across unstructured/structured data repositories and etc.
• Align with Equiniti Group and contribute to the firm’s evolving enterprise Data Management framework.
• Drives change with focus on governance, innovation and efficiency.
• Partner and collaborate with Enterprise Risk Management, Data Protection Office, BCP, Compliance, Legal, and other second line functions as well as Internal Audit.

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes

• 10+ years in the Finance industry, with an understanding of Shareholder Services preferred. Previous experience in a first-line Business Continuity Planning & Data Governance setting.
• Proficient understanding of key concepts in risk and controls management.
• Proven ability to lead and facilitate BCP and Data Governance while setting the benchmark of what “good looks like”.
• Ability to work across different types of businesses and second line functions including but not limited to Legal, Compliance, Risk, etc. and third line; Internal Audit
• Delivery focused - proven ability to optimally drive projects / reviews / tasks to completion at a high standard.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to established timeframes.
• Ability to engage and influence with proficient interpersonal skills.
• Experience dealing with various Auditors and Regulators is beneficial.
• Astute problem solver with solid analytical skills who is competent with Microsoft Office with above average expertise in Excel and PowerPoint is necessary.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with an eye for accuracy and consistency, excellent grammar, composition, and proofreading skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

Compensation

• $125,000-145,000 per year

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.