This job has expired, please see additional jobs below
Business Continuity Officer
Societe Generale
New York, NY, United States
Job Details - this job has expired, please see similar jobs below
Environment
The Global Business Services & Chief Operating Office [COOU] is a key partner for GBIS business lines development and performance. This global team gathers the following support functions : Market Analysts & Certification Community (MACC), Operations (OPER), Information Technology (ITEC) and Regulatory, Oversight & Cyber Security(ROCS). Our role is to provide the most competitive operating model on the market to GBIS business lines while delivering a high quality level of service and innovative solutions in a risk-controlled environment. The primary missions of the Chief Operating Office of GBS consist of: optimizing the allocation and the management of resources (capital, balance sheet, liquidity) for all GBIS activities and, secondly, driving the even more in-depth transformation of our operating model, especially those relating to the resources departments. The specific role of the COOU team is to ensure teamwork, synergy, pursue & implement strategic transversal programs & continue the development of a top class team for GBS regionally. The COO team further centralizes operational risk prevention through the ROCS department. ROCS works closely with GBIS's business lines and GBS teams to develop a single & rigorous best practice, as GBIS strives to become an industry reference in operational risk management.
Mission
Developing, maintaining and supporting the Business Continuity Management Program in the Americas region by partnering with the business and support line representatives to ensure compliance with established regulatory requirements, industry standards and overall risk management best practice requirements. This role will ensure adequate business continuity planning is in place and support all initiatives together with the Head of BCM, Americas. Additional responsibilities include:
• BCP Lifecycle Updates: Execute the annual review of the BCP lifecycle activities to include Business Impact Analysis, Business Continuity Planning and test validation planning for identified areas of coverage.
• Testing Program Coordination (AMER): Participate in pre-test meetings; prepare testing terms of reference based on identified areas of coverage and goals and scope; assist in post test reporting and tracking of all post test corrective actions.
• Crisis / Incident management: Serve as member of a Crisis Incident / Response Team and Operations Team Command Center during incidents to assist Société Générale business units in coordination, plan activation, and communications and logistics at times of incidents. Assist the Head of BCM with crisis management training and exercises.
• BCM Tools Administration: Administrator for BCM tools to include the data referential Doors (Currently Microsoft Access D/B, Future MS SQL), and several data Sharepoints for client access. Participate in global tools projects to ensure best solutions and results for AMER and Global objectives.
• Governance and Reporting: Support the BCM program in execution of governance objectives including permanent supervision and operational risk reporting, developing weekly BCM dashboard, bi-weekly KRI and regular program status reports and prepare ad-hoc management reporting as requested for periodic regulator and Audit reviews.
• Represent the BCM team internally and externally in providing subject matter expertise on BCM issues. Represent Société Générale in identified industry groups and forums covering BCM best practices.
Profile
Competencies:
Required core competencies for this position are knowledge of industry Business Continuity life cycle components, strong communications skills to ensure that BCM program status requirements and deliverables are clearly communicated to management and clients, and strong project management and organizational skills to ensure that BC deliverables are tracked efficiently. Attention to detail and substance is required to guide the business toward successful development of literate BCP arrangements and documentation. Good social and presentation skills are required to ensure coherent communication to all levels of the organization. Cooperation is a key factor in developing good working relationships and sets the foundation for successful partnering with our clients, suppliers and colleagues.
Experience Needed:
• 4 to 7 years of relevant BCM experience in the financial industry.
Technical Skills:MS SQL
Educational Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree required
• CBCP certification preferred