Business Continuity Planning Coverage Officer Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
Job Number:
3238205
DESCRIPTION
Our vision is to Build and sustain a globally integrated team that delivers world-class operational resilience programs and processes, with supporting technology solutions able to adapt to changes in the threat landscape or the Firm's operational priorities with precision and tempo.
The Business Continuity Planning team, under Firm Resilience provides the framework and oversight for the development of business continuity plans. Additionally, the team perform exercises and technology readiness testing, integrate lessons learned for process improvement and maintain and evolve supporting policy and technology solutions to build operational resilience throughout the Firm.
About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
QUALIFICATIONS
What will you be doing?
The role of Business Continuity Planning specialist in Glasgow requires you to work as part of a global team to support strategic Planning program development and fulfilment of internal and external planning and testing requirements. The team is focused on driving continued enhancement to the Firm's Business Continuity Planning standard to ensure the impact of potentially disruptive incidents can be responded to robustly and promptly in alignment with business objectives and regulatory expectations. The function is also responsible for program governance and reporting, and development and support of Business Continuity tooling and transition of enhancements into production.
A Business Continuity Planning Officer is required to provide subject matter expertise to both enhance and expand existing programs around Business Continuity Planning and the testing of Business Continuity Plans to ensure that, during a business disruptive incident all Business Units will be able to recover and perform critical business processes and limit the impact of the incident to the Firm. A successful candidate will be responsible for the implementation of these enhancements by working closely with stakeholders from across the organization.
- What we’re looking for:
- Drive Business Continuity Planning program requirements by providing guidance and direction to assigned Business Unit Stakeholders to ensure their Business Continuity Plans are in accordance with the Firm's Business Continuity Management Policy and Procedures
- Ensure assigned Business Unit Business Continuity Plans are updated, tested and signed off in accordance with the Firm's Business Continuity Management Policy
- Provide Business Continuity Planning tool training as required
- Perform enhanced quality assurance of Business Continuity Plans on an ongoing basis and document findings for Business Unit Stakeholders
- Maintain direct communications via monthly Business Unit planning meetings and activities
- Assist the department in enhancing, formalizing and standardizing the business continuity planning process
- Coordinate periodic reviews and tests of established plans and procedures, reporting findings to management and making recommendations for improvements as needed
- Coordinate monthly reporting collation and distribution for program governance and monitoring purposes
- Engage with senior management and participate in governance committees to effectively drive the Business Continuity Planning program
- Actively drive and support local, regional, and global managed projects as required
- Interact with country management to provide guidance, coordination and support during a disruptive event, including escalation, communication and documenting lessons learned
- Support and participate in internal and third party vendor testing table-top exercises
- Conduct client engagement sessions, presenting the Firm's resilience framework and testing regime as part of client 3rd party due diligence assessments
- The role may require some travel
Skills that will help you in the role:
- Minimum Bachelor's Degree
- Financial Services sector experience
- Excellent English fluency (verbal & written) is required
- Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) with the ability to articulate program enhancements to key stakeholders
- Strong relationship building and influencing skills
- Self-motivated, proactive, and calm under pressure
- PC skills: Microsoft applications (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
- Resilience, Risk Management or Technical background
- Professional experience in a Business Continuity Planning Role
- Understanding of industry best practices pertaining to Business Continuity Planning and Testing
- Understanding of existing and emerging regulatory requirements on the financial sector regarding Business Continuity and Operational Resilience
Beneficial
- Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) certification or similar is a plus
- Experience with Fusion RM Tool would be beneficial
Where will you be working?
This role is based at our Glasgow office on Waterloo Street in the city centre. This role may require some travel to London as part of role responsibilities.
Flexible work statement:
Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.
Equal opportunities statement:
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.
