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We are looking for a Business Continuity Analyst (BCA) (12 months contract) to join our Singapore office. Reporting to the Global Information Security Enterprise Business Resilience Office, the BCA plays a critical role in ensuring that an organization can continue operating during and after a disruption. The BCA is responsible for devising, implementing, and managing strategies to maintain essential functions and recover swiftly from unforeseen events. This position requires a blend of analytical skills, strategic thinking, and effective communication.
The BCA should have a strong Business Continuity Program background as well as excellent documentation, communication, and execution skills required to effectively collaborate with business stakeholders, vendors, engineers, operations staff, and other technology and business professionals to deliver defined objectives. Limited project management support may be needed.
What are the ongoing responsibilities of this position?
Risk Assessment and Analysis
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Identify potential risks and vulnerabilities that could impact business operations.
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Partner with business stakeholders to conduct thorough risk assessments and Business Impact Analysis (BIAs) to determine the effects of disruptions.
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Evaluate the likelihood of various types of crises and their potential impact on different areas of the organization.
Continuity Planning
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Develop and maintain comprehensive Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) that outline procedures for responding to disruptions.
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Coordinate with different departments to ensure all critical functions are covered in the BCPs.
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Regularly update and test the BCPs to ensure they remain effective and relevant.
Training and Awareness
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Conduct training sessions for employees to ensure they understand their roles and responsibilities during a disruption.
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Develop and distribute educational materials to raise awareness about business continuity practices.
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Facilitate drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of the continuity plans and improve response times.
What qualifications, skills and experience would help someone to be successful?
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5-10 years of prior experience as a business analyst, especially in the Business Continuity Management domain with experience in Business Impact Analysis, DR planning, etc.
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Ability to apply business practices in the context of requirements gathering
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Demonstrated knowledge of the key components of project management (e.g., scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communication, risk, integration) and associated tools and methodologies
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Initiative-taker and driven to achieve excellence
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong organization and planning skills
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Strong influencing / negotiation skills
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Strong interpersonal / relationship management skills
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Experience with process improvement
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
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Professional certifications such as Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) is a plus
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Experience in cybersecurity preferred
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