Business Continuity & Crisis Management Consultant
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Responsibilities:
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Lead and support Crisis Management activities, including preparedness, response coordination, and crisis governance
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Design, implement, and manage Business Continuity Management (BCM) programs
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Conduct Business Impact Assessments (BIA), including hands-on execution and stakeholder engagement
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Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and crisis response plans
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Support and operate Crisis Management and Business Continuity platforms/tools
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Apply and align practices with ISO 22301 (BCMS) and ISO 22300 standards
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Bridge Crisis Management and Business Continuity practices to ensure an integrated resilience approach
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Collaborate with client stakeholders across risk, compliance, operations, and leadership
5+ years of relevant experience
Strong hands-on experience in Crisis Management, Business Continuity, or both
Direct experience executing Business Impact Assessments (BIA)
Experience working with Business Continuity platforms/tools
Experience working with Crisis Management platforms
Ability to effectively connect and integrate crisis response and business continuity planning
Certifications & Standards
Strong knowledge of ISO 22301 – Business Continuity Management Systems
Familiarity with ISO 22300 terminology and principles
Crisis-related certifications are a strong plus
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