About the Bank
This position is for Officer level candidates.
The Americas Division (“AD”) was established in the Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, New York Branch) (“SMTBNY”) to perform corporate functions and supervise U.S. entities. Established under the AD are the “Global Banking Unit (“GBU”), Americas Division” and “Global Markets Unit (“GMU”), Americas Division” which performs business functions. Planning Department (“PLN”) provides a strategic management framework for the formulation and implementation of integrated business and organizational objectives across the New York Branch. Working in conjunction with the EVP/PLN, the Planning Department researches, recommends and implements plans for offensive and defensive actions intended to maintain and build competitive advantage and sound organizational management. The plans recommended by Planning Department require input from all departments during the development stage, so that the plans become an operational guideline that is transparent and meaningful to the staff responsible for implementation and execution.
The Business Continuity Analyst reports to the Business Continuity Coordinator in the Planning Department. This role requires a deep understanding of business continuity planning and crisis management methodologies. The business continuity analyst will maintain and improve the business continuity and crisis management functions of the New York Branch to ensure resiliency and compliance with regulatory guidance. The business continuity analyst will support preparation for and response to actual emergencies, able to assume leadership if needed.
Your Duties and Responsibilities:
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Work closely with the Business Champions on projects that impact the resiliency of the branch, updating the business continuity team on progress.
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Responsible for supporting the administration of the branch’s business continuity program, including:
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Ensuring that program components (Business Impact Analysis, Risk Assessment, plans, strategies, etc.) are current and effective.
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Organizing business recovery tests and exercises, and completing After Action Reports which identify issues and lessons learned, including but not limited to:
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Tabletop Exercises
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Work Area Recovery Site tests
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Emergency Notification System Tests
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Developing schedules and materials for business continuity training and awareness to ensure all staff is proficient in implementing business continuity plans.
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Revising and maintaining branch wide policy, procedures, and manuals as needed
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Preparing reporting for executive management and the business continuity working group
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Administering and managing content on the Business Continuity SharePoint site
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Supporting the Crisis Management Team through preparing emergency communications, situational reports, ensure execution of action items, create post-incident reports.
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Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management.
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with 3 - 5+ years of related experience in business continuity planning
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Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, etc.)
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Excellent analytical skills
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Excellent verbal and written skills
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Ability to interact and work efficiently and effectively with employees across the organization.
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Strong administrative skills, including effectiveness in developing project plans to achieve target dates.
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Strong and productive team player and comfortable working independently.
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Professional designation – Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP, MBCI) is a plus.
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Prior business continuity experience in a financial institution is preferred.
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Experience managing disruptive events is preferred.
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The anticipated salary range for this role is listed above. The specific salary offered to an employment applicant is based on the individual’s qualifications, experiences, the job responsibilities, an analysis of the current compensation paid for similar roles in the local geographic area, and key distinctions of the job as compared to current jobs in the Branch. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus.
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited New York Branch is a branch of Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holding Group. Learn more about the company, the values, and vision at https://www.smth.jp/english/about_us/philosophy