Business Continuity Officer

Job Description

Do you want to be part of a team that is developing tomorrow's businesses and organizations? At PwC, we strive to be proactive advisors that really make a difference in society. We see that experience and knowledge are invaluable assets, so it's crucial to us that you contribute with your expertise to promote PwC's development. Together, we create a meaningful and rewarding career for you.

Are you our new colleague within our Security team?

PwC is now looking for a new Business Continuity Officer to work with Sweden and other Nordic territories . The role belongs to our Network Information Security team based in Sweden and you will be reporting to the Head if Information Security. The team consists of 6 people today from a variety of backgrounds, and work broadly to support Sweden and the Nordic region. The role will be responsible for developing, managing, and enhancing the business continuity program within the regional organizations. This role ensures operational resilience, compliance with relevant standards, and safeguards critical services and information.

Your main tasks as Business Continuity Officer will be:

The Business Continuity Officer will be responsible for managing and maturing the organization’s business continuity and disaster recovery programmes. This role ensures operational resilience, compliance with relevant standards, and safeguards critical services and information.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business units to define, document, and communicate business continuity roles and responsibilities.
• Conduct risk assessments and business impact analyses to identify threats and vulnerabilities affecting critical business functions.
• Assess and mitigate risks by implementing risk treatment strategies to ensure the robustness of the business continuity plans.
• Ensure business continuity plans are regularly updated, tested, and approved, aligning with any changes in business services and lessons learned from disruptive events.
• Manage the identification, storage, and accessibility of critical records and data to support ongoing operations and services during a disruption.
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including government, law enforcement, and emergency agencies.
• Train stakeholders on business continuity plans and raise employee awareness.
• Provide crisis management guidance and support during actual events and incidents, ensuring effective incident response and recovery.
• Support crisis management program development, including plan updates, exercises, and capacity building.
• Communicate business continuity strategies and updates to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Oversee the disaster recovery program in collaboration with the IT Disaster Recovery Lead, including regular plan testing, evaluation and ensuring alignment with business continuity objectives.
• Stay informed of emerging threats, industry best practices and regulatory requirements related to business continuity and integrate them into the program.
• Evaluate third-party vendors and partners to ensure their business continuity plans align with company standards.
• Prepare reports and presentations on business continuity status and improvements for leadership.

Key Skills and Requirements:

• Proven experience in developing and implementing business continuity and disaster recovery programs.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct thorough risk and business impact assessments.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies to drive continuity planning, testing cycles, and new initiatives.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks effectively.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills to facilitate training and ensure individuals are aware of their responsibilities concerning business continuity plans.
• Knowledge of information security controls and the role they play in business continuity planning.
• Understanding of legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements relevant to business continuity.
• Experience with resilience, threat intelligence, and incident management tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Security or a related field.
• Relevant certifications such as Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience in dealing with incident and crisis management processes.
• An understanding of ISO standards related to Business Continuity Management is advantageous.

Other Considerations:

• The role involves ensuring that business continuity strategies are embedded in the firm’s culture and that all critical services and processes are supported by resilient solutions.
• The Business Continuity Officer must ensure that sensitive and critical information is protected during disruptive events.
• This role is essential in ensuring the organization can manage major incidents by activating rapid and effective responses to minimize impacts.

The Business Continuity Officer must seamlessly coordinate with all relevant parties to ensure the firm's preparedness for potential threats and the continuity of operations following any disruption.