Company DescriptionFounded and headquartered in Switzerland, Avaloq is continuously expanding its global footprint with around 2,500 colleagues in 12 countries, and more than 160 clients in 35 countries. We are an industry-leading provider of wealth management technology and services for financial institutions around the world, including private banks and wealth managers, investment managers, as well as retail and neo banks. Our research led approach and continual innovation is powered by the passion and creativity of our colleagues.We are always looking for talented people to join us on our mission to orchestrate the financial ecosystem and democratize access to wealth management. Avaloq offers the opportunity to work closely with some of the world’s leading financial institutions as we jointly develop and shape careers. Championing a collaborative, supportive and flexible work environment empowers our colleagues to reach their full potential.Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Business Continuity Manager for the EMEA region to join our global BCM team. You will be responsible for executing and maintaining our certified ISO 22301:2019 Business Continuity Management System, in a highly complex environment. In this role, you will report directly to the Head of BCM.The BCM is set up as a second line of defense. You will work with various internal functions, clients and 3rd parties to implement, maintain and improve business continuity plans and procedures with the goal of strengthening the resilience of the organization. Furthermore, you will support the emergency and crisis management as well as our IT Service Continuity Management (IT-SCM).Your key tasksEstablishes a BCMS that meets Avaloq’s group wide BCM and ISO 22301 requirements;Develops the business continuity processes and procedures required to deliver the BCMS;Supports and coordinates planning across clients and critical suppliers or vendors;Provides business continuity documents and templates;Collaborates with relevant disciplines to address risks;Supports and advises regarding appropriate business continuity solutions;Validates Business Continuity Plans;Monitors the progress of business continuity planning;Establishes, maintains and improves the BCPs and tests the plans annually;Establishes performance metrics and provides regular updates to the Head of BCM;Provides quarterly BCM reports to clients and the BCM team;Participation in the emergency and crisis team;Support IT-Service Continuity Management.This role can be based in Zurich, Bioggio or Berlin.Qualifications5+ years’ experience managing, developing, and executing business continuity management;Developed cross-functional engagement to get results within the Business Continuity program;Demonstrate an ability to translate strategic business priorities to program goals;Ability to simplify complex reporting concepts and requirements;Ability to effectively communicate program goals, values, obstacles, and priorities across the business to gain the right level of participation and input from key areas;Ability to work in a team with strong communication and organizational skills;Experience in emergency and crisis management;Fluency in English.It would be a real bonus if you haveBCM certifiedEmergency and crisis management certifiedIT SCM skillsExperience in dealing with regulation in the field of banking servicesAdditional InformationWe realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices.In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions, we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self.We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique, we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. #J-18808-Ljbffr