Disaster Recovery Coordinator

About Northern Trust:
Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Job Summary:
The Senior Disaster Recovery Coordinator will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing our disaster recovery programs. Your strong technical background and infrastructure expertise will be critical in identifying potential risks and developing strategies to mitigate the impact of disasters. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure our business remains secure and resilient in the event of any unforeseen disruptions.

Key Responsibilities:

- Disaster Recovery Planning: Develop and maintain comprehensive disaster recovery plans, including risk assessments, continuity strategies, and response procedures.
- Risk Assessment: Identify potential threats and vulnerabilities, conducting risk assessments to evaluate their impact on business operations.
- Disaster Recovery Testing: Plan, execute, and evaluate regular disaster recovery exercises to validate the effectiveness of recovery plans and make necessary adjustments.
- Coordination: Collaborate with IT, security, and other relevant departments to ensure alignment between disaster recovery and security strategies.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of disaster recovery plans, procedures, and incident response protocols.
- Incident Response: Lead disaster recovery efforts in the event of a disruption, coordinating the response and recovery activities.
- Training and Awareness: Develop and provide training to employees on disaster recovery and business continuity procedures to enhance preparedness.
- Continuous Improvement: Stay updated on industry best practices, emerging technologies, and evolving threats to continually improve disaster recovery capabilities.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in disaster recovery and business continuity planning including:

- Experience in coordinating and leading disaster recovery exercises and response efforts.
- Demonstrated success in developing and maintaining comprehensive disaster recovery plans.
- Strong knowledge of disaster recovery methodologies, tools, and technologies.
- 7+ years of project management experience, may be inclusive of the above.
- Certification such as CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) or equivalent is a plus.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and in high-stress situations.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance standards.

Working with Us:
As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

Reasonable accommodation


We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

About Our Pune Office

The Northern Trust Pune office, established in 2016, is now home to over 3,000 employees. The office handles various functions, including Operations for Asset Servicing and Wealth Management, as well as delivering critical technology solutions that support business operations across the globe.

Our Pune team takes our commitment to service to heart. In 2024, they volunteered more than 10,000+ hours into the communities where they live and work.

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