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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency: English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Position may be open to other locations based on need for geographical resiliency.

The Operational Resilience Senior Specialist - DR Planning & Testing position is responsible to support the enterprise in developing, maintaining, and executing Business Continuity (BC) and Disaster Recovery (DR) processes in support of policy, standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements. Performs work and tasks focused on business continuity and disaster recovery planning/testing, enterprise response (incident/crisis) management, governance/quality control/third party continuity, and/or business intelligence & tools. Supports enterprise and business unit compliance with all federal regulations (FFIEC) for BC/DR related planning, testing and risk mitigation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. Provides direction and oversees risk management for business and technology recovery strategies with supported business units and technology teams.

2. Manages, facilitates and provides consultative leadership for planning and testing with business units and technology teams for plan validation and compliance documentation.

3. Manages and facilitates enterprise response (incident/crisis) management activities to ensure effective corporate support recovery strategies are executed, including timely and effective communication.

4. Provides governance and/or analytical leadership to facilitate and ensure appropriate program adherence, status reporting, and escalation of key program risks.

5. Serve as subject matter expert and point of contact to ensure gaps are documented to address any pertinent BC/DR issues.

6. Plan and execute cross-functional projects and/or process improvements to enhance BC/DR processes.

7. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with key business partners.

8. Stay abreast of emerging issues related to Risk Management including third party, business continuity, disaster recovery and other relevant disciplines and incorporate new learning into work processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. 7 years of financial services or BC/DR related management experience.

3. Possess and demonstrate BC/DR knowledge, aptitude, and leadership.

4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating the ability to interact with and influence management and business partners effectively.

5. Strong organizational, project management, and decision-making skills.

6. Adept with Microsoft Office products.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Accreditation in BC/DR recovery field; such as Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) and Association of Continuity Planners (ACP)

2. Master of Business Administration, Risk Management, or relevant Master's degree

3. Graduate of Leadership Development Program, Banking School, or equivalent industry training program

4. Experience with new Corporate operational resilience risk programs or initiatives

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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