Assistant Vice President - Business Continuity Management - Financial Services

Experience: 9-14 Years

Domain: Banking / Financial Services / Large Enterprise Environment

We are seeking an experienced Business Continuity Planning (BCP) professional to lead and strengthen enterprise-wide resilience frameworks. The role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery strategies to ensure operational resilience and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop, implement, and maintain the Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework, policies, and procedures

- Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessments across business units

- Design and oversee business continuity and disaster recovery plans

- Lead crisis management planning and incident response coordination

- Conduct BCP testing, tabletop exercises, and simulation drills; ensure timely remediation of gaps

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Risk, Compliance, Technology, Operations, and Senior Leadership

- Ensure alignment with regulatory guidelines and industry best practices

- Prepare reports and dashboards for senior management and governance forums

- Drive awareness programs and training sessions across the organization

Key Requirements:

- 9-14 years of experience in Business Continuity Planning / Operational Resilience

- Strong understanding of BCM frameworks, ISO 22301 standards, and regulatory expectations

- Experience in conducting BIAs, risk assessments, and crisis management exercises

- Proven experience working with senior stakeholders and regulatory bodies

- Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills

- Relevant certifications such as CBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor, or equivalent preferred

- We are looking for a strategic and execution-focused professional with strong governance orientation and the ability to operate effectively in a complex, regulated environment.