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Description

The Senior Advisor, Business Continuity and Crisis Management supports the Integrated Risk Management team by developing, implementing, and enhancing the organization's business continuity and crisis management program. This role involves advising on strategies to ensure preparedness, resilience, and regulatory compliance.

What We're Looking For

Lead the design and improvement of business continuity and crisis management activities, particularly Business Impact Analysis (BIA), ensuring alignment with corporate policies, industry best practices, and regulatory expectations. Provide expert advice on risk identification, impact analysis, continuity planning, and crisis response. Collaborate with stakeholders to integrate business continuity and crisis management into broader risk management frameworks. Develop and deliver training programs. Facilitate and support crisis management during events. Monitor emerging risks and recommend program enhancements. Prepare reports for senior management.

Ideal Candidate

Degree in a related field such as Business Administration, Risk Management, or Emergency Management. Minimum 5 years' experience in business continuity, crisis management, or integrated risk management within a large and complex organization (banking ecosystem experience preferred). In-depth knowledge of business continuity industry best practices, regulatory guidelines, frameworks, and governance. Experience leading and documenting Business Continuity scenario exercises. Relevant certification (e.g., CBCP, MBCI). Experience in managing and documenting crisis events. Experience in maturing Third-party continuity requirements. Knowledge of integrated risk management, operational resilience, third-party risk management, and disaster recovery.

Minimum Education

Degree in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Risk Management, Emergency Management)

Hard Skills

Business Continuity Planning
Crisis Management
Regulatory Requirements
Risk Management
Business Continuity Management
Governance
Excel
PowerPoint
Copilot

Soft Skills

Teamwork
Empathy
Initiative
Learning Agility
Resiliency
Analytical Capacity
Interpersonal Skills
Autonomy
Ability to Work Under Pressure
Organization
Rigor
Standards Compliance
Diversity & Inclusion

Work Hours

Full-Time (may require availability outside regular business hours during crisis events)

Benefits

Health and wellness program
Flexible group insurance
Generous pension plan
Employee Share Ownership Plan
Employee and Family Assistance Program
Preferential banking services
Opportunities to get involved in community initiatives
Telemedicine service
Virtual sleep clinic

Special Commitments

May require availability outside regular business hours during crisis events.

About the Company

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National Bank of Canada

National Bank of Canada is one of the six systemically important banks in Canada, providing a comprehensive range of financial services to individuals, businesses, and institutional clients. Headquartered in Montreal, it is the leading financial institution in Quebec and holds strong positions across the country and internationally. The bank is committed to a people-first approach, fostering an entrepreneurial culture and sustainable growth for its communities.

Entrepreneurial
Inclusive
People-centric
Agile
Impactful
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