Business Continuity Management Vendor Analyst

Overview:

BUSINESS CONTINUITY MANAGEMENT VENDOR ANALYST

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The Business Continuity Management (BCM) Vendor Analyst is part of the FLoD Business Continuity Management team. The BCM Vendor Analyst will assist with identifying critical Third-Party vendors to determine their roles and responsibilities as they align to the FLoD Business Continuity Plan. The BCM Vendor Analyst will ensure that third-party service providers are operationally resilient, maintain adequate infrastructure and the resources necessary to restore critical services aligned to CNB's critical operational recovery objectives and vendor contractual requirements. The Analyst is responsible for ensuring that routines meet regulatory guidelines and align with the Business Continuity Management program. The BCM Vendor Analyst works closely with Vendor Management as the Business Continuity subject matter expert (SME) and is responsible for ensuring that all third-party vendor relationships are reviewed for critical process alignments to CNB. The analyst will engage early on with Vendor Management partners to assist with third-party onboarding, assessment and contract considerations as they relate to Business Continuity Management.The BCM Vendor Analyst will also work closely with BC FLoD Analysts to assist with Business Impact Assessment (BIA), Business Recovery Plans (BRP) and plan testing routines, as they relate to third party interdependencies.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Coordinate Third Party Risk Assessments as part of Business Continuity programs, working with the Business Continuity Manager and Vendor Management to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Ensure contractual requirements, for critically aligned vendors, include the right to perform and/or participate in testing with third-party service providers. Participate in and report on third-party service provider testing programs to ensure testing exercises include “high-risk” disruptive events and viable recovery strategies.
• Ensure third-party service providers maintain transparent testing programs that include test results, reports, remediation action plans and status reports. Track, prioritize, resolve and report all third-party exercise/testing issues as they relate to Business Continuity recovery objectives.
• Identify core and significant firms that are interdependent with CNB critical processes. Design testing activities for core firms to demonstrate viable operational recoverability following wide-scale disruptive events. Document strategies and testing plans per “Sound Practices” guidelines.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• Minimum 7 years practical Business Continuity experience
• Minimum 3 years of years of third party risk management, assurance and / or oversight or relevant supplier or third party audit or compliance experience
• Minimum 3 years of project management experience
• Minimum of 2 years working with a GRC system, incorporating continuous improvement for the system and process
• CBCP

Additional Qualifications

• Demonstrated strong skills in applying Business Continuity planning principles to various levels (staff, management and executive) of the company.
• Comprehensive knowledge of third party and information technology risk management processes and methodologies
• Experience using third party risk management /Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) systems
• Experience assessing contracts, including master service agreements, statements of work, and license agreements.
• Able to effectively interact with peers, subordinates, internal and external customers and vendors.
• Excellent, analytical, problem solving, communication, and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated ability to influence and motivate individuals and teams.
• Advanced presentation skills and oral and written communication skills
• Excellent project management skills, which include task identification, project planning, and ability to understand scope of recovery efforts, ability to coordinate critical activities during continuity exercises and events, and proficiency with tools required to pull project together.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
• Fully proficient with Microsoft Office applications, including (but not limited to) Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Compensation

Starting base salary: $87,027 - $138,965 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.

Benefits and Perks

At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date
• Generous 401(k) company matching contribution
• Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources
• Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time
• Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs
• Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team
• Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

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ABOUT US

Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America’s leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at About Us .

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

City National Bank fosters an inclusive environment where all forms of diversity are valued and leveraged to make us a better company and employer. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other basis protected by law.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

*Represents basic qualifications for the position. To be considered for this position, you must at least meet the required qualifications. careers.cnb.com accepts applications on an ongoing basis, until filled.