Business Continuity Analyst

Who We Are

At Cross River, we’re building the best banking and technology products for fintechs, all through APIs. As venture-backed pioneers of the platform-based financial services model known as the sponsor, or partner, bank, we work closely with our partners to offer products such as payments rails and loan origination services to the latest in regulatory and compliance solutions. What drives us every day? A desire to innovate in the service of financial inclusion. Giving access to consumers, whether they are looking for credit or for a better way to pay has been in our DNA from day one. Our nimble, adaptive, one-step ahead culture is powered by our people, and as a result of their creativity, tech-forward thinking and collaborative spirit, we are experiencing explosive growth.

What we’re looking for

The Business Continuity Analyst will coordinate strategies for – and ensure the integrity of the organization’s business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) processes for all departments and office locations. This role will provide assistance in the areas of continuity planning, disaster recovery planning, testing, training & awareness, and other related initiatives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct, communicate, and maintain business continuity lifecycle planning including BIA, recovery planning, and testing
• Coordinate and facilitate BC/DR testing and exercises, including tabletops
• Draft/update planning procedures and plans as vital, ensuring all controls for BC/DR are captured
• Participate in reviews by Internal Audit, external audits, and internal compliance
• Liaison for departments during live events
• Third Party reviews for relevant BC/DR capabilities
• Occasional travel may be required to office locations
• Will be expected to be available during non-business hours as required
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the manager’s discretion.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree desired; or equivalent education and/or related work experience.

Training Requirements (licenses, programs, or certificates):

• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), preferred

Experience:

• 5 years of proven experience in BCP process engagement, BC/DR planning, and related activities

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and practice of Business Continuity Program Lifecycle (DRII)
• Ability to use BC software systems
• Exercising, Maintaining, Documenting, or Auditing Plans
• Project Management/Leadership experience preferred
• Has a familiarity with Business Impact Analysis reports
• Risk Assessments & Risk Management
• Recovery Strategy Optimization and Continuity Plan Documentation
• Has the ability to critique business continuity and disaster recovery documentation
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to connect with employees at all levels of the organization, especially by networking with senior internal and external personnel outside own area of expertise.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to adapt to a fast paced constantly evolving business and work environment while handling multiple priorities
• Ability to write clear meeting minutes
• Ability to critique and create test scripts

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