Job Description

Business Continuity
The Business Continuity job enables business continuity and disaster recovery plans to mitigate the impact of potential adverse conditions on business operations. Under limited supervision, this job develops guidance on selecting operating strategies for the continuation of business within a recovery time objective. This job also leads preparedness training and provides support throughout real-time events impacting business operations.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Conducts, communicates and maintains business continuity lifecycle planning and business impact analysis.
Models and quantifies the potential impact of various disruptions and disaster scenarios.
Develops business recovery, crisis management, emergency management, contingency planning and disaster-preparedness planning within the organization.
Provides expertise and support throughout live events that impact the business continuity plan.
Manages and reports on compliance of business continuity processes and readiness.
Builds relationships with audit and government regulators on business continuity issues.
Creates and disseminates information on continuity processes, standards and initiatives.
Engages in development and delivery of business continuity training.

Qualifications

3 Years Required; 5 Years Preferred

University (Degree), Preferred

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Preferred Education

University (Degree)

Career Level
7IC

Required Qualifications Section:

3 years experience in Business Continuity Operational Risk within Asset Management

Preferred Qualification Section:

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline)
Certified Business Continuity Planner (CBCP) or similar industry certification desired     
Investment industry experience preferred
IT business literacy; strong understanding of distributed computing principles
Subject matter expertise in DR/BC principles and practices

Additional Role Details:

Coordinates activities to plan, test and if necessary execute disaster recovery (DR) plans and the firm-wide business continuity (BC) plan to ensure Nuveen can continue to operate its businesses.
Participate in Business Impact Analysis to validate mission critical business processes, Recovery Time and Recovery Point Objectives meet business requirements and mitigate acceptable exposure to loss.
Document Business Continuity strategies for recovery of business processes, critical functions, operations and the supporting information technologies within the specified recovery time objectives.
Interfaces with IT application and infrastructure component “owners” to ensure applications and systems are appropriately assessed for business risk and that current and adequate plans exist for those determined to be critical to Nuveen’s business.
Assist to maintain the currency of continuity capabilities and the plan document in accordance with the organization’s strategic direction.
Works with outside consultants, suppliers and service providers as appropriate for independent BC/DR enhancements, audits and reviews.