Business Continuity Specialist

Position Summary

The Business Continuity Specialist is responsible for ensuring that the organization’s critical business functions can operate during and after emergencies or disruptions. This role involves planning, implementing, and managing business continuity strategies and solutions to minimize risk and maintain operational resilience.

What will your job entail?

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct BIAs to determine the potential effects of disruptions on business operations and prioritize the recovery of critical functions.
• Collaborate with third-party vendors and partners to ensure their continuity plans align with the organization’s requirements and standards.
• Draft and update business continuity policies to guide the organization’s approach to resilience and recovery.
• Evaluate and implement technology solutions that support business continuity, such as data backup and recovery systems.
• Assemble and lead cross-functional incident response teams to address specific areas of the BCP during a disruption.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all business continuity procedures, plans, and recovery protocols.
• Plan and execute regular testing of the BCPs and recovery exercises to validate the effectiveness of the plans and identify areas for improvement.
• Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding business continuity matters, ensuring clear and consistent communication.

Work Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management or Business with 5 years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience; or a PhD with 3 years of experience.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), Certificate of the Business Continuity Institute (CBCI) or Project Management Professional (PMP) is preferred

Technical/Functional Skills:

• Risk Management
• Crisis Management
• Business Impact Analysis
• Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance

Behavioral Skills:

• Effective Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Decision Making
• Problem-Solving
• Continuous Learning

Ryan Specialty is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building and sustaining a diverse workforce throughout the organization. Our vision is an inclusive and equitable workplace where all employees are valued for and evaluated on their performance and contributions. Differences in race, creed, color, religious beliefs, physical or mental capabilities, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, and many other characteristics bring together varied perspectives and add value to the service we provide our clients, trading partners, and communities. This policy extends to all aspects of our employment practices, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, discipline, firing, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, and other terms, conditions, and benefits of employment.

How We Support Our Teammates

Ryan Specialty seeks to offer our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that helps them — and their family members — achieve their physical, financial, and emotional well-being goals. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, sick and personal days, Ryan offers paid parental leave, mental health services and more.

The target salary range for this position is $100,800.00 - $126,000.00 annually.

The wage range for this role considers many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, and market demands. The pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Full-time roles are eligible for bonuses and benefits. For additional information on Ryan Specialty Total Rewards, visit our website

We provide individuals with disabilities reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment in accordance with applicable law. Please contact us to request an accommodation at

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The above is intended to describe this job's general requirements. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.