
Vice President, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery
Welcome to First Data, a global leader in commerce-enabling technology and solutions. We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Vice President of Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of our business continuity and disaster recovery strategies to ensure the resilience of our operations in the face of potential disruptions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business continuity planning and disaster recovery, as well as exceptional leadership and communication skills. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for mitigating risk and ensuring business continuity, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
- Develop and implement comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery strategies for the organization.
- Lead and manage a team of business continuity and disaster recovery professionals.
- Continuously assess and monitor potential risks and vulnerabilities to the organization's operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of business continuity and disaster recovery plans with overall business objectives.
- Conduct regular tests and exercises to evaluate the effectiveness of the organization's business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership on the status of business continuity and disaster recovery efforts.
- Stay current on industry best practices and emerging trends in business continuity and disaster recovery.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with external partners and vendors to support business continuity and disaster recovery efforts.
- Communicate and educate employees on business continuity and disaster recovery protocols and procedures.
- Facilitate the development and maintenance of business impact analyses and risk assessments.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to business continuity and disaster recovery.
- Develop and manage budgets for business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives.
- Serve as a subject matter expert and provide guidance and support to other departments in developing their own business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
- Lead the response and recovery efforts in the event of a disaster or business disruption.
- Foster a culture of resilience and preparedness within the organization.
Extensive Knowledge Of Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery Planning: The Candidate Should Have A Strong Understanding Of Industry Standards And Best Practices For Developing And Maintaining Comprehensive Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery Plans.
Leadership And Management Experience: The Vice President Should Have A Proven Track Record Of Leading And Managing A Team Responsible For Implementing And Maintaining Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery Programs. This Includes Setting Goals, Delegating Responsibilities, And Providing Guidance And Support To Team Members.
Risk Management Skills: A Successful Candidate Should Have A Strong Background In Risk Management And Be Able To Identify Potential Risks And Vulnerabilities In Business Operations. This Includes The Ability To Develop And Implement Risk Mitigation Strategies.
Communication And Collaboration Skills: The Vice President Should Be An Effective Communicator And Collaborator, Able To Work With Various Teams And Stakeholders To Develop And Implement Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery Plans. This Includes The Ability To Communicate Complex Concepts To Both Technical And Non-Technical Audiences.
Industry Experience: The Ideal Candidate Should Have A Minimum Of 10 Years Of Experience In The Financial Services Industry, With A Focus On Business Continuity And Disaster Recovery. Knowledge Of Regulatory Requirements And Industry Trends Is Also Preferred.
Risk Management
Financial Analysis
Communication Skills
Project Management
Analytical skills
Leadership
Disaster recovery
Strategic Thinking
Problem-Solving
Business Continuity Planning
Vendor
Crisis Response
Communication
Conflict Resolution
Emotional Intelligence
Leadership
Time management
Interpersonal Skills
creativity
Teamwork
Adaptability
Problem-Solving
According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Vice President, Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery in Berkeley Heights, NJ, USA is $169,000 - $240,000 per year. This salary range can vary depending on factors such as level of experience, industry, and company size.
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