Business Continuity Officer

Do you want to be part of a team that is developing tomorrow's businesses and organizations? At PwC, we strive to be proactive advisors that really make a difference in society. We see that experience and knowledge are invaluable assets, so it's crucial to us that you contribute with your expertise to promote PwC's development. Together, we create a meaningful and rewarding career for you.

Are you our new colleague within our Security team?

PwC is now looking for a new Business Continuity Officer to work with Sweden and Finland. The role belongs to our Network Information Security team based in Sweden and you will be reporting to the Chief Information Security Officer. The team consists of 6 people today from a variety of backgrounds, and work broadly to support Sweden and the Nordic region. Our new Business Continuity Officer will be focusing mainly on the Sweden and Finland markets at this point in time. The role will be responsible for developing, managing, and enhancing the business continuity program within the regional organizations. This role ensures operational resilience, compliance with relevant standards, and safeguards critical services and information

Your main tasks as Business Continuity Officer will be:

This is an exciting opportunity as this will be a new role to focus on our local territories in Sweden and Finland and we see the role evolving depending on the person who joins us. You will be able to shape the role over time, but these are some of your main responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the business continuity program for Sweden and Finland, ensuring plans are based on comprehensive risk assessments 
• Assess and mitigate risks by implementing risk treatment strategies to ensure the robustness of the business continuity plans. 
• Lead business continuity incident management, including all exercises and real world scenarios
• Develop and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, including government, law enforcement, and emergency agencies. 
• Stay informed of industry best practices and regulatory requirements related to business continuity and integrate them into the program.  
• Evaluate third-party vendors and partners to ensure their business continuity plans align with company standards.

Requirements for the position

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field. 
• Experience in dealing with incident and crisis management processes. An understanding of ISO standards related to Business Continuity Management is advantageous.
•  Extensive experience in developing and implementing business continuity and disaster recovery plans.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to conduct thorough risk and business impact assessments. 
• Project management skills with the ability to develop and maintain relevant initiative roadmaps 
• Advanced organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and tasks effectively. 
• Ability to work collaboratively with various internal and external stakeholders. 
• Proficient communication skills to facilitate training and ensure individuals are aware of their responsibilities concerning business continuity plans. 
• Knowledge of information security controls and the role they play in business continuity planning as well as an understanding of legal, regulatory, and contractual requirements relevant to business continuity. 
• Proficiency in English is required.
  

Recruitment Process

We will review applications continuously, and the position may be filled earlier than the application deadline.

Please attach the following documents to your application:

• CV

We believe in having a recruitment process that applies to everyone. As part of the selection, we use psychometric tests to ensure an objective, unbiased, and fair selection.

We value the personal meeting to understand the value you can bring to PwC and what we can offer you. The interview process usually consists of multiple stages and various types of interviews. When meeting with HR, you will have a competency-based interview where we examine the personality test you completed before the interview. During the interview with the business, you will have the opportunity to meet with the relevant team to discuss the role. We call for interviews continuously, and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.