Business Continuity Manager

Business Continuity Manager – Switzerland

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About the Role

Business Continuity Manager

The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, analytical, and crisis management skills, as well as experience implementing business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) programs in complex, regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the company’s

  Business Continuity Management (BCM)

  framework and policies.
• Conduct

  Business Impact Analyses (BIA)

  and

  Risk Assessments

  to identify critical functions and potential vulnerabilities.
• Lead the development and maintenance of

  Business Continuity Plans (BCP)

  and

  Disaster Recovery (DR)

  strategies.
• Coordinate simulation exercises, crisis response drills, and employee awareness programs.
• Ensure compliance with international standards (e.g.,

  ISO 22301

  ) and Swiss regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with IT, Operations, HR, and Compliance teams to integrate continuity planning across departments.
• Monitor third-party and supplier resilience as part of operational risk management.
• Support incident management during disruptions and coordinate recovery efforts.
• Prepare regular reports and present continuity readiness updates to senior management and regulators.
• Continuously evaluate and improve business continuity strategies in response to emerging threats and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, IT, or related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in

  Business Continuity Management

  ,

  Operational Risk

  , or

  Crisis Management

  .
• In-depth knowledge of

  ISO 22301

  , BCM lifecycle principles, and regulatory compliance in Switzerland or the EU.
• Experience with business continuity tools, risk management systems, and data recovery planning.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure and lead during crisis situations.
• Professional certifications such as

  CBCP, MBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, or PMP

  are highly desirable.
• Fluent in

  English

  ;

  German and/or French

  is an advantage.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at all organizational levels.

What We Offer

• Competitive Swiss market salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working flexibility (home office + on-site).
• Opportunity to shape enterprise resilience and operational continuity frameworks.
• Collaborative, innovative, and compliance-focused work environment.
• Ongoing training and certification support in BCM and risk management.
• Annual professional development budget.