Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Governance - Senior Associate [US Client]

Job Summary

Industry/Sector Not Applicable. Specialism: Cybersecurity & Privacy Management. Level: Senior Associate.

At PwC, our people in cybersecurity focus on protecting organisations from cyber threats through advanced technologies and strategies. They work to identify vulnerabilities, develop secure systems, and provide proactive solutions to safeguard sensitive data.

In disaster recovery, you will focus on helping organisations prepare for, and recover from, natural or man‑made disasters, maintaining business continuity and minimising disruptions. Your work will involve developing strategies, plans, and procedures to mitigate risks and provide support during crisis situations.

Focused on relationships, you build meaningful client connections and learn how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you grow your personal brand, deepen technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g., refer to specific PwC guidance), the Firm’s code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Opportunity

When you join PwC Acceleration Centers (ACs), you step into a pivotal role focused on actively supporting various AC services, from Advisory to Assurance, Tax and Business Services. In our innovative hubs, you’ll engage in challenging projects and provide distinctive services to support client engagements through enhanced quality and innovation. You’ll also participate in dynamic, digitally enabled training designed to grow your technical and professional skills.

As part of the Cybersecurity team, you support business continuity and disaster recovery programs that enhance organisational resilience. As a Senior Associate, you analyze complex problems, mentor junior team members, and build meaningful client connections while navigating ambiguity to deliver quality solutions. This role offers the chance to collaborate with global teams, manage multiple workstreams, and apply industry standards to drive impactful results.

Responsibilities

• Support business continuity and disaster recovery initiatives.
• Conduct risk assessments and impact analyses to inform planning.
• Develop and implement continuity strategies and recovery plans.
• Collaborate with global teams to enhance organisational resilience.
• Manage multiple workstreams to secure project success.
• Communicate with stakeholders to align on recovery objectives.
• Apply industry standards to improve disaster recovery processes.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of recovery strategies.

What You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• 3 years of experience.
• Oral and written proficiency in English required.

What Sets You Apart

• Certifications in ISO 22301 Lead Implementer, CBCI, CBCP, ITIL.
• Experience with resilience management tools like Fusion, Archer, ServiceNow.
• Possessing cloud infrastructure knowledge.
• Excelling in creative problem‑solving.
• Managing multiple workstreams effectively.

General Requirements

• Understand the importance of correct information management.
• Knowledge of Information Security and Data Protection.
• Correct Information Security Management.

Travel Requirements

Not Specified.

Equal Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to ethnicity, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an inclusive organization and equal‑opportunity employer.