Join EY and build a distinguished career in Business Continuity. This Senior Consultant role focuses on assessing program maturity and hands-on implementation of Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS). You will lead planning, standardization, and execution of BCMS, alongside conducting in-depth assessments and audits. Expertise in Emergency Response and Crisis Management is vital for organizational resilience.

Spearhead BCMS planning and implementation across organizational, locational, and account levels. Conduct comprehensive Business Impact Analyses and Risk Assessments. Coordinate BCMS strategy and standardized arrangements. Oversee BCMS tests and exercises to validate plan effectiveness. Drive BCMS training and awareness programs. Manage corrective actions from BCMS activities and audits. Ensure BCMS goals align with organizational priorities. Monitor BCMS performance metrics. Lead incident management and response actions. Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with standards like ISO 22301. Perform BCMS maturity assessments and develop improvement roadmaps. Facilitate workshops and stakeholder interviews. Develop and manage Emergency Response and Crisis Management plans. Train and lead Crisis Management Teams. Conduct crisis simulation exercises.

Requires 8-10 years of proven experience in both BCMS assessment and implementation. Demonstrated ability in business continuity planning, risk assessments, and business impact analyses is essential. Experience coordinating and standardizing BCMS across multiple locations, functions, and clients is necessary. Familiarity with conducting BCMS tests, exercises, and training programs is expected. Experience supporting internal and external audits related to business continuity, such as ISO 22301, is required. Significant experience in Emergency Response and Crisis Management, including plan development and leading response teams, is a must. A Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Risk Management, Information Systems, or a related field is required; a Master’s degree is a plus. Professional certifications in business continuity or disaster recovery (e.g., CBCP, MBCI) are beneficial. Knowledge of regional regulations is a plus. Strong project management, analytical, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential to engage effectively at all organizational levels and deliver results.