Technology Recovery Coordinator

Company: Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)
Location: Jersey City
Posted on: August 26, 2024

Job Description:

SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG's shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization's extensive global network. The Group's operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.The anticipated salary range for this role is between $113,000.00and $170,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.Role DescriptionThe Information Technology Recovery Coordinator is a part of the Business Service Management group and is responsible for contributing to the planning, coordinating and maintaining of technology recovery execution plans for critical IT resources and services that support the bank's business units in the Americas and EMEA.Role Objectives: Delivery

• This role develops, maintains and tests disaster recovery and restoration plans.
• Acts as a key advisor who develops and delivers business continuity plans, policies and programs.
• Day-to-day focus is on supporting operational execution with some involvement in strategic planning. Reports to the Technology Recovery Coordinator, Manager.
• Supports the tactical point of contact for internal and external auditors, regulators and investigators.
• Conducts periodic business and technology recovery tests to ensure continuous delivery of services and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborates with regional Business Continuity Management (BCM) teams to maintain up-to-date BCM programs and plans.
• Collaborates with IT groups and teams to implement, maintain and upgrade minimum infrastructure and technology resources at approved locations for recovery execution and testing.
• Participates in annual Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to qualify minimum recovery requirements with business entities; works with BCM team to maintain technology compliance with BCM industry guidelines from regulatory bodies (i.e. Federal Reserve Bank, New York State Bank, Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council, Bank of Japan, California Dept. of Business Oversight).Qualifications and Skills
  • 3+ years of professional experience in Information Technology and Business Continuity Management.
  • Knowledge of and experience in Business Continuity Management (in particular Technology Recovery Planning), Crisis Management, Business Impact Analysis, Risk Analysis, Recovery Planning and Execution.
  • Advanced written, verbal and interpersonal communication; ability to collaborate with others, influence people and resolve conflicts.
  • Analytical skills necessary to troubleshoot a variety of symptoms, diagnose problems, and test, recommend and implement solutions to technology problems.
  • Working knowledge of internal and external auditing including analysis, controls assessment and reporting.
  • Highly developed sense of accountability and follow through with ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks, projects and goals.
  • Education: Required: BA / BS
  • Preferred:Licenses / Certifications / Registrations: CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional), PMP (Project Management Professional), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor).Additional RequirementsSMBC's employees participate in a hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process.
    We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.

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