Analyst, Business Continuity Manager

Job Level: Analyst Job Function: Business Resilience & Security Location: Employment Type: Full Time Requisition ID: 7620 SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges. In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd. Role Description Perform regular risk assessments of business practices to identify severity and likelihood of loss in case of disaster. Review business continuity plan with business leads and refresh for current requirements. Maintain department call tree and organize regular tests to ensure viable communication channels. Deliver regular BCM training for staff. Act as operational lead in the event of an actual disaster or continuity event. Execute on regular disaster recovery (DR) site reviews, call tree tests and awareness training delivery. Draft business continuity communications and awareness training materials. Maintain seating charts at DR sites. Arrange periodic validation of staff contact details and remote connectivity. Handle routine administration of business continuity software and tools. Support senior management and staff in the event of an actual disaster or continuity event. Qualifications and Skills Ability to cultivate internal network of support partners in corporate security, technology and corporate real estate (CRES) to drive timely and efficient execution of deliverables. Encourage participation from business unit staff for volunteer business continuity roles (e.g., floor wardens). Establish relationships with counterparts in other business units or regions to foster cross-divisional collaboration. Understanding of internal technology capabilities to drive improvements in remote access for staff. Subject matter expert in business continuity software and incorporate learning into BCM process flows. Understanding of business processes to drive improved execution of BCM responsibilities. 1 plus years of experience preferred. SMBC’s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at [email protected]. Nearest Major Market: Charlotte