Associate, Business Continuity

Job Description

• Within the Enterprise Risk and Quality Management (ERQM) group and reporting to the Global Business Continuity Program Manager, the successful candidate will support the on-going operations of PIMCO’s global Business Continuity Management (BCM) program and be an essential contributor to the program’s continuous improvement strategy and execution. This role will routinely interface with executive level management and work with a broad set of stakeholders across the organization (including business units, Technology, State Street Bank and Trust Company (SSTB) as the firm’s outsourced back-office provider, Human Resources, and Office Services among others). In addition to having experience in the BCM core disciplines, the successful candidate will be an effective change agent able to think broadly about how to maintain business resilience within the firm’s risk appetite and be proficient at implementing program objectives with and through the broader organization. Responsibilities BCM Program Operation support Business Continuity Plans and Business Impact Analysis (BIA) refreshes, global testing and exercise program (including facilities and DR data center tests as well as crisis team table top simulations), BCM Steering Group monthly meeting and reporting routines, oversight of ongoing alignment of Disaster Recovery system environment with business requirements, crisis management, client due-diligence questionnaire responses, vendor assessments and contingency planning, and training and awareness program. BCM Program Development work in collaboration with Global Program Manager and BCM Steering Group in conducting yearly program assessment, formulating the program’s yearly strategic road map and executing on the road map and other development projects. ERQM
• Support As part of the wider ERQM function, the candidate will be expected to contribute towards and provide support for the continual development and operation of the broader ERQM program. Requirements Undergraduate degree required; graduate degree is a plus. 2+ years BCM experience; understanding of all core BCM pillars (including BIA, business continuity plans development, testing, technology disaster recovery, crisis management) required; knowledge of and experience with BCM tools (e.g. Fusion Risk Management) as well as industry certification (e.g. BCI, DRII) are pluses.
• Experience within asset management or related industry is a plus (including general understanding of the investment process, or similarly complex financial services processes, and related operations, technology, compliance and audit functions). Self-starter who can work independently, prioritize deliverables efficiently and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously to drive projects to timely completion.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to details are required.
• Knowledge of operational risk management, information security, process design and improvement, evaluation / design or implementation of technology solutions as well as are pluses. The best candidates would also be inquisitive, adaptive and agile learners. Demonstrated curiosity around emerging tools and technologies, including AI, to improve efficiency and transparency PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance. Salary Range $ 87,000.00 - $ 93,000.00 Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement PIMCO recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, national origin, ancestry, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, military or veteran status, disability (physical or mental), any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, provincial and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other basis such as medical condition, or marital status under applicable laws. Applicants with Disabilities PIMCO is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans, in job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system due to a disability and you would like to request an accommodation, you may contact us at 949-720-7744 and leave a message. This is a dedicated line designed exclusively to assist job seekers with disabilities to apply online. Only messages left for this purpose will be considered. A response to your request may take up to two business days. We believe that active management is the responsible way to invest our clients' assets in fixed income. For 50 years, we have worked relentlessly to help millions of investors pursue their objectives - regardless of shifting market conditions. Our clients rely on an investment process that has been tested in virtually every market environment. Bringing together our investment professionals from across the globe, PIMCO's investment process is designed to promote fresh ideas and differing points of view. We innovate to give our clients an edge. Innovation has long been part of the fabric of PIMCO’s culture. Explore how we assess shifting risks and opportunities to build forward-looking solutions for investors.