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BUSINESS CONTINUITY SPECIALIST

Morningstar, Inc.
IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/5/2025

The Group

The corporate business group consists of a variety of departments including accounting, finance, corporate communications, legal, compliance, design, marketing, human resources, and technology. These functions play an essential role in supporting the operations and strategic initiatives of Morningstar`s four business groups.

The Role

The Business Continuity Specialist will work directly with individuals across Morningstar to help implement and maintain various aspects of the Business Continuity portion of the Enterprise Resilience Program, and ensure that is aligned with regulatory expectations, corporate guidelines, and local requirements. The ideal candidate will have experience in Business Continuity Management, be risk oriented, and focused on ensuring staff and location resilience.

Responsibilities :

  • Risk Management - identify and document areas of risk related to business continuity, using established enterprise standards.
  • Business Continuity SME - act as the SME that can provide best practices, guidance and recommendations for remediation of identified BC risks. Support development of BC capabilities across the enterprise
  • Communication - an influencer and a communicator. Work with broad range of global employees and support them through all parts of the Business Continuity Management program.
  • Documentation - work with business units and product teams to assist in completing Risk Assessments, Business Impact Analysis, and end-to-end Business Continuity Plans
  • Governance - assist in updating and maintaining of business continuity standards, templates, documents, and policies
  • Exercises - assist with management, execution and documentation of Business Continuity exercises
  • Compliance - Work with client support and compliance teams to respond to client RFP's, RFI's, DDQs, and audit requests
  • Training and Awareness - support creation and maintenance of training and awareness programs, presentations, and materials
  • Administration - assist in management and maintenance of the enterprise continuity management software and emergency notification platform

Requirements :

  • A bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience in business continuity management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Strong understanding of Business Continuity standards, principles, tools, and techniques
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with experience in interacting with global multicultural staff at all levels within the organization.
  • Excellent project management, planning, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written skills communications skills.
  • Proven ability to prioritize multiple, complex tasks.
  • Ability to set goals and prioritize objectives pertaining to tasks, projects, and deadlines
  • Prior experience with ICS-based Incident Management processes
  • Must be able to work as a part of a team or independently
  • Proven competencies in conflict resolution, adaptability and coordination.
  • Availability to work outside regular business hours to support testing / training / real life incidents
  • Compensation and Benefits

    At Morningstar we believe people are at their best when they are at their healthiest. That's why we champion your wellness through a wide-range of programs that support all stages of your personal and professional life. Here are some examples of the offerings we provide :

  • Financial Health
  • 75% 401k match up to 7%

  • Stock Ownership Potential
  • Company provided life insurance - 1x salary commission
  • Physical Health
  • Comprehensive health benefits (medical / dental / vision) including potential premium discounts and company-provided HSA contributions (up to $500-$2,000 annually) for specific plans and coverages

  • Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
  • Company-provided long- and short-term disability insurance
  • Emotional Health
  • Trust-Based Time Off

  • 6-week Paid Sabbatical Program
  • 6-Week Paid Family Caregiving Leave
  • Competitive 8-24 Week Paid Parental Bonding Leave
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Leadership Coaching & Formal Mentorship Opportunities
  • Annual Education Stipend
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Social Health
  • Charitable Matching Gifts program

  • Dollars for Doers volunteer program
  • Paid volunteering days
  • 15 Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
  • Base Salary Compensation Range

    79,091.00 - 134,455.00 USD Annual

    Total Cash Compensation Range

    87,000.00 - 147,900.00 USD Annual

    Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to work remotely and collaborate in-person each week. While some positions are available as fully remote, we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis, typically three days each week. A range of other benefits are also available to enhance flexibility as needs change. No matter where you are, you'll have tools and resources to engage meaningfully with your global colleagues.

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