Business Continuity Manager Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of business continuity manager. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for technical support to ensure the ongoing efficient and reliable operations of related MFS Business Continuity (BC) systems.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• BCP Certification not mandatory but desirable
• Knowledge of Business Continuity & Risk Management
• Proven skill in working with Business Continuity software
• View and understand complex / conflicting information regarding Business Continuity process components and implement them into an easy to understand format and workstreams for all team members
• Manage and influence others not reporting directly to incumbent through communication of vision, mission, objectives and strategies
• Absolute integrity while managing sensitive and confidential matters
• Work well under minimum supervision in a high profile role, with regular liaison with executive leadership
• Comfortable with influence management role of 400+ associates

Please consider me for the business continuity manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for expert Crisis and Business Continuity advice to the NGV business and Key Stakeholders, overseeing the approach to develop and implement best practice Business Resilience and Continuity arrangements.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Perform data center recovery capacity planning with key IT technology groups in support of all business units’ current, planned and new initiatives, with a major focus on proactively ensuring an adequate recovery network and processing environment, accurate and predictive budgeting
• Orchestrate the execution of the disaster recovery plan(s) when a business or IT disruption occurs and a disaster is declared
• Create regular program update communications to internal management regarding the status of the Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery program
• Perform all departmental administrative activities, including monthly status reporting, budgeting, documentation and other activities as assigned in a timely fashion
• Provide assistance to the business units for creation and maintenance of the corporate business continuity plan covering both the corporate offices field locations that can be used by Human Resources to communicate with associates impacted by an event
• Work in conjunction with individual business units and key external stakeholders
• Educate executive management on the value of an integrated Business Continuity Management governance and management model across the organization
• Build the necessary organizational model to ensure business resilience before, during, and after a disruption

I would like to submit my application for the business continuity manager opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for visibility and reporting to the Business Continuity Management committee on the critical functions, individuals and infrastructure within the business plans.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Extensive knowledge of all phases of disaster mitigation, (preparedness, response and recovery) and principles of emergency management (planning and development)
• Demonstrated skills in threat analysis and continuity planning methodology preferred
• Experience developing training programs preferred
• Experience with disaster recovery policy and management, and process development & improvement
• Strong interpersonal skills and negotiation skills to interface with management and staff at all levels within the organization and to deal with suppliers of disaster recovery services
• Proven experience in Business Continuity management and Risk Management
• Experience with the development, implementation and execution of a Business Continuity Plan preferred
• Experience with managing physical records preferred

Please consider me for the business continuity manager opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for remote) 1st and 2nd line support to Philips operations with all cycles of the business continuity management system;.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Facilitator team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of all areas of a mutual fund complex or an investment advisor
• In-depth knowledge of current business continuity planning techniques and technologies
• Practiced skills in the methods used in performing risk analyses and business impact analyses
• Strong process/business analysis skills
• Experience in utilizing a business recovery planning software system to maintain and communicate recovery plans
• CBCP certified or equivalent
• ISO 22301 standards other information security management or compliance frameworks

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the business continuity manager position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for specialist consultations with business continuity plan Owners and Planners to ensure plans meet Scotiabank Policies and Standards.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Perform business impact analysis of new and existing systems, processes, procedures in order to rank them appropriately
• Organize and coordinate a data center disaster recovery test on an annual basis
• Conduct periodic Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery tests for selected field locations
• Proven success in Project management of region and/or global related projects
• ITIL Process Management knowledge to ensure compliance and use of global, regional and/or site defined processes
• Experience in ensuring processes/people is in place to support area of responsibility
• Have international experience in Risk Management methodologies and Business impact and Risk Assessment analysis
• Comprehensive knowledge & experience developing DR plans and maintain a DR program