Senior Business Continuity Manager

We are assisting our client in their search for a Senior Business Continuity Manager to lead and oversee enterprise-wide resilience programs, ensuring compliance with OSFI Guideline E-21 and safeguarding operational stability. This is a permanent position and is hybrid in Toronto.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain Business Continuity & Resilience frameworks in line with OSFI E-21 and industry best practices.
• Ensure resilience strategies are embedded into the organization’s broader risk management framework.
• Lead business impact analysis (BIA) to identify critical functions and establish resilience requirements.
• Design, implement, and maintain business continuity plans (BCPs) and disaster recovery plans (DRPs).
• Oversee scenario testing, including severe but plausible disruption scenarios, to validate resilience strategies.
• Collaborate with IT teams to ensure technology resilience, cyber risk management, and data recovery align with business needs.
• Establish and oversee crisis management and incident response protocols to enable effective disruption response.
• Provide governance, oversight, and challenge to first-line risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry trends to enhance resilience strategies.
• Report regularly to senior leadership on resilience capabilities, testing outcomes, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Business, Risk Management, Finance, or related field.
• 5-10 years in business continuity, resilience, or risk management (financial services preferred).
• Strong knowledge of OSFI E-21, Basel, FFIEC, NIST, and ISO 22301.
• Proven leadership in resilience programs and governance.
• Excellent communication skills and stakeholder engagement.
• Certifications such as CBCP, MBCI, or CRISC are an asset.

We’re an equal opportunity employer committed to increasing diversity and inclusion in today’s workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Minorities, women, LGBTQ candidates, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you require an accommodation, please review our accessibility policy and reach out to our accessibility officer with any questions.