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We are seeking a strategic and collaborative enterprise Business Continuity Leader to drive and align RSM US LLP’s multi-national Crisis Management and Business Continuity strategy. This role will serve as the leadership and central point of coordination across cross-functional teams, ensuring the Firm is prepared to respond effectively to crises, including digital, physical, and environmental crises, and maintain operational resilience. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in business continuity planning, safety and security, crisis management, stakeholder engagement, and enterprise-level program governance.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Alignment
- Execute on Firm’s Crisis Management strategy and future state vision, set by the Enterprise Strategic Crisis Management Team, ensuring consistency across multi-national operations
- Serve on the Enterprise Strategic Crisis Management Team and advocate for firmwide support and engagement
Governance & Accountability
- Own and manage timelines, procedures, and deliverables related to business continuity and crisis management initiatives
- Ensure that all planning efforts are coordinated, documented, and approved in alignment with strategic objectives
- Develop and implement detailed crisis management/safety and security documentation including plans and playbooks
- Ensure the business continuity program complies with relevant industry standards, legal requirements, and regulations.
- Design and lead training sessions, simulations, and drills to educate and test the effectiveness of the plans
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as the liaison between the relevant teams and stakeholders, collecting and synthesizing information for review and final approval
- Coordinate with risk management regarding systems of quality control and enterprise risk controls
- Work closely with functional leaders across teams to ensure continuity plans are integrated and actionable
Crisis Incident Management and Safety and Security Guidance
- Coordinate the Firm’s response to actual disruption, ensuring effective communication and activation of the appropriate plans
- Provide guidance and advice regarding processes and best practices for crises
- Provide guidance regarding best practices for physical safety and security protocols for travel, office space, employee safety and executive protection
- Provide guidance regarding protocols for technological and cyber security and all other disruptions
Executive Communication & Reporting
- Assist in preparing updates and presentations for the Board, Firm leadership, and other key stakeholders
- Translate complex continuity planning into clear, executive-level insights and recommendations

Qualifications:

Proven experience in enterprise-level business continuity, crisis management, safety and security, or risk governance within a multi-national organization
Strong leadership and program management skills, with the ability to drive alignment across diverse teams
Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to business continuity and crisis response
Bachelor’s degree required

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

Business Continuity Maturity Index: Internal assessment of the Firm’s continuity program against industry benchmarks
Audit Readiness Score: Results from internal or external audits assessing business continuity preparedness
Compliance Rate with Procedures: Adherence to documented procedures across all departments and geographies
Crisis Management Strategy Adoption Rate: Percentage of business units aligned with the enterprise-wide crisis management strategy

Preferred Attributes:

Strategic thinker with a proactive mindset
Excellent leadership, communication and interpersonal skills
Collaborative and diplomatic, with the ability to influence without authority
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and execute tactically
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Compensation Range: $147,000 - $260,700

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.

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