Business Continuity Planning Coverage Officer - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

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Description

Business Continuity Planning Coverage Officer

Job Number:
3238205

POSTING DATE:
Jul 14, 2023

PRIMARY LOCATION:
Europe, Middle East, Africa-United Kingdom-United Kingdom-Glasgow

EDUCATION LEVEL:
Bachelor's Degree

JOB:
Risk Management

EMPLOYMENT TYPE:
Full Time

JOB LEVEL:
Associate

DESCRIPTION

Business Continuity Planning Coverage Officer
Glasgow

Our vision is to Build and sustain a globally integrated team that delivers world-class operational resilience programs and processes, with supporting technology solutions able to adapt to changes in the threat landscape or the Firm's operational priorities with precision and tempo.

The Business Continuity Planning team, under Firm Resilience provides the framework and oversight for the development of business continuity plans.

Additionally, the team perform exercises and technology readiness testing, integrate lessons learned for process improvement and maintain and evolve supporting policy and technology solutions to build operational resilience throughout the Firm.

About Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.

The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.

As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic.

Morgan Stanley can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow.

A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.

QUALIFICATIONS
What will you be doing?

The role of Business Continuity Planning specialist in Glasgow requires you to work as part of a global team to support strategic Planning program development and fulfilment of internal and external planning and testing requirements.

The team is focused on driving continued enhancement to the Firm's Business Continuity Planning standard to ensure the impact of potentially disruptive incidents can be responded to robustly and promptly in alignment with business objectives and regulatory expectations.

The function is also responsible for program governance and reporting, and development and support of Business Continuity tooling and transition of enhancements into production.

What we're looking for:
Drive Business Continuity Planning program requirements by providing guidance and direction to assigned Business Unit Stakeholders to ensure their Business Continuity Plans are in accordance with the Firm's Business Continuity Management Policy and Procedures
Ensure assigned Business Unit Business Continuity Plans are updated, tested and signed off in accordance with the Firm's Business Continuity Management Policy
Provide Business Continuity Planning tool training as required
Perform enhanced quality assurance of Business Continuity Plans on an ongoing basis and document findings for Business Unit Stakeholders
Maintain direct communications via monthly Business Unit planning meetings and activities
Assist the department in enhancing, formalizing and standardizing the business continuity planning process
Coordinate periodic reviews and tests of established plans and procedures, reporting findings to management and making recommendations for improvements as needed
Coordinate monthly reporting collation and distribution for program governance and monitoring purposes
Engage with senior management and participate in governance committees to effectively drive the Business Continuity Planning program
Actively drive and support local, regional, and global managed projects as required
Interact with country management to provide guidance, coordination and support during a disruptive event, including escalation, communication and documenting lessons learned
Support and participate in internal and third party vendor testing tabletop exercises
Conduct client engagement sessions, presenting the Firm's resilience framework and testing regime as part of client 3rd party due diligence assessments
The role may require some travel

Skills that will help you in the role:

Minimum Bachelor's Degree
Financial Services sector experience
Excellent English fluency (verbal & written) is required
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) with the ability to articulate program enhancements to key stakeholders
Strong relationship building and influencing skills
Selfmotivated, proactive, and calm under pressure
Resilience, Risk Management or Technical background
Professional experience in a Business Continuity Planning Role
Understanding of industry best practices pertaining to Business Continuity Planning and Testing
Understanding of existing a