Business Continuity Specialist

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Working at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York positions you at the center of the financial world with a unique perspective on national and international markets and economies. You will work in an environment with a diverse group of experienced professionals to foster and support the safety, soundness, and vitality of our economic and financial systems.

The Bank believes in work flexibility to balance the demands of work and life while also connecting and collaborating with our colleagues in person. Employees can expect to be in the office a couple of days per week as needed for meetings and team collaboration and should live within a commutable distance.

What we do:

Part of the Operations and Resiliency Group, the Business Continuity and Resiliency Function strengthens and supports the Bank’s resiliency through a holistic approach from planning to response to recovery and mitigation.

This role is part of the Business Continuity Office, which is responsible for establishing and maintaining the Bank’s business continuity program. The Business Continuity Office provides guidance for planning, training, exercising, response, and recovery, supporting business areas with preparing for and responding to new and emerging risks. This position will report to the Head of Business Continuity and Resiliency.

Your role as Business Continuity Specialist:

The Business Continuity Specialist supports activities that advance and continuously strengthen the resiliency of the Federal Reserve System. Key responsibilities include:

• Work with and provide guidance to business areas on their business continuity plan development, crisis management, and testing strategies.

• Maintain, advance, and administer the portfolio of applications and tools used to support business continuity activities.

• Support Bankwide contingency exercise and training programs.

• During contingency events, support the Bank's response and provide clear information for decision-makers, including transforming complex issues and data into meaningful visualizations.

• Stay apprised of industry best practices and share and incorporate into programs where applicable.

• Work with System providers to successfully execute business continuity related initiatives.

What we are looking for:

• Experience applying the concepts, theories, and practices of business continuity into real-world programs.

• Demonstrated experience working in collaborative, cross-functional teams in a mission-driven organization.

• Ability to distill complex information into actionable documents and briefs.

• Experience driving technical improvements to support business area experience.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.​

• Experienced project manager, including setting project timelines, monitoring, and producing final deliverables.

• Creative thinker with a track-record of resourceful problem-solving.

• Experience with data visualization tools a plus.

Salary Range: $110000 - $145000 / year

We believe in transparency at the NY Fed. This salary range reflects a variety of skills and experiences candidates may bring to the job. We pay individuals along this range based on their unique backgrounds. Whether you’re stretching into the job or are a more seasoned candidate, we aim to pay competitively for your contributions. 

 

Our Touchstone Behaviors—Communicate Authentically, Collaborate Inclusively, Drive Progress, Develop Others, and Take Ownership—help shape the culture of the Bank. They also provide a shared language for how we work together and achieve success, and they set clear expectations for leading with impact at every stage of your career with us. Learn more.
 

Benefits:

Our organization offers benefits that are the best fit for you at every stage of your career:

• Fully paid Pension plan and 401k with Generous Match

• Comprehensive Insurance Plans (Medical, Dental and Vision including Flexible Spending Accounts and HSA)

• Subsidized Public Transportation Program

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Onsite Fitness & Wellness Center

• And more

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