Business Continuity Disaster Recovery Analyst

Hilltop Holdings is looking for a Business Continuity Disaster Recovery (BCDR) Analyst to join our team. Under the direction of the HTH Corporate Security & BCDR Director this position will be responsible for the planning, development, execution, maintenance and testing of Business Continuity (BC), Disaster Recovery (DR), and Crisis / Incident Management programs for applicability to Hilltop Holdings and subsidiary companies.

Provides input to firm-wide efforts to manage risk by aligning policies, procedures and reporting with the firm's BC / DR plans and regulatory requirements.

Will assist in conducting risk-based assessments and impact-based analysis for the purpose of developing and maintaining business continuation plans for the company.

Responsibilities :

• Develop and maintain continuity policies, standards and procedures that align with the organization’s objectives and relevant industry regulations.
• Works with business owners to conduct Business Impact Analyses used to create continuity plans and strategies to ensure the resumption of key functions within required time and service level objectives.
• Design, coordinate, execute, and document BC / DR periodic exercises for critical business processes.
• Work with risk management staff to incorporate BC / DR risks into enterprise risk architecture
• Provide ongoing SME guidance and assistance to lines of business on continuity matters
• Coordinate with infrastructure and application areas to develop and maintain continuity and recovery procedures for critical business applications.
• Assist Crisis Management / Incident Management efforts during service disruption events
• Review performance data to monitor and measure departmental productivity, goal achievement, and overall effectiveness
• Strategic partnering and communication with internal and external contacts, including senior leadership levels as necessary, to ensure expectations and timelines are met

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Emergency Management, or related field preferred.
• One or more of the following certifications preferred (CBCP, ABCP, CRISC, CISA, CPP)
• Previous work adhering to Federal Regulatory requirements (FFIEC, SEC, FINRA, Federal Reserve)
• Minimum of 3 or more years of related experience with business continuity planning.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent inter-personal skills, conflict management skills, and ability to handle delicate situations with diplomacy and tact
• Excellent strategic thinking, business acumen, and accountability
• Demonstrate excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrate sound judgment, decision making ability, and ability to negotiate and influence decision making
• Excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office Suite; ability to learn additional programs as required
• Demonstrate excellent time management, organizational and problem-solving skills
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