The Group
The corporate business group consists of a variety of departments including accounting, finance, corporate communications, legal, compliance, design, marketing, human resources, and technology. These functions play an essential role in supporting the operations and strategic initiatives of Morningstar`s business groups.
About the Role
The Business Continuity Planner will work directly with individuals across Morningstar to help implement and maintain various aspects of the planning process and related activities for the Business Continuity portion of the Enterprise Resilience Program, ensuring that is aligned with regulatory expectations, corporate guidelines, and local requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in Business Continuity Management, be risk oriented, and focused on ensuring staff and location resilience.
This position will report to the Global Enterprise Resilience Manager, and it is based in our Toronto office with a hybrid work arrangement.
Job Responsibilities
Documentation – work with business groups across the enterprise to support them through the Business Continuity planning process
Communication – an influencer and a communicator. Work with employees at all levels of the organization and support them through Business Continuity activities
Business Continuity SME – provide best practices, guidance, and recommendations on Business Impact Analyses, BC planning and testing company-wide
Project Management – employ project management skills to support planning efforts across the different offices in the region
Training and Awareness – support creation and maintenance of training and awareness program content
Qualifications
A bachelor’s degree and 1-3 years of experience in business continuity management, emergency management, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong understanding of Business Continuity standards, principles, tools, and techniques
Strong interpersonal skills, with experience in interacting with global multicultural staff at all levels within the organization
Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills
Verbal and written English skills at a professional level
Proven ability to set goals and prioritize objectives pertaining to tasks, projects, and deadlines
Must be able to work as a part of a team or independently
Proven competencies in conflict resolution, adaptability, and coordination
Availability to work outside regular business hours to support testing/training/real life incident
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Morningstar’s hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. We’ve found that we’re at our best when we’re purposely together on a regular basis, at least three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you’ll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.