What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Continuity Planner position at Morningstar, Inc.?
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 business groups.
About the Role
The Business Continuity Planner will work directly with individuals across Morningstar to help implement and maintain various aspects of the planning process and related activities for the Business Continuity portion of the Enterprise Resilience Program, ensuring 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.
This position will report to the Global Enterprise Resilience Manager, and it is based in our Chicago office with a hybrid work arrangement.
Job Responsibilities
Documentation - work with business groups across the enterprise to support them through the Business Continuity planning process
Communication - an influencer and a communicator. Work with employees at all levels of the organization and support them through Business Continuity activities
Business Continuity SME - provide best practices, guidance, and recommendations on Business Impact Analyses, BC planning and testing company-wide
Project Management - employ project management skills to support planning efforts across the different offices in the region
Training and Awareness - support creation and maintenance of training and awareness program content
Qualifications
A bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience in business continuity management, emergency 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
Verbal and written English skills at a professional level
Proven ability to set goals and prioritize objectives pertaining to tasks, projects, and deadlines
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 incident
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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 plansand coverages
- Additional medical Wellness Incentives - up to $300-$600 annual
- Company-provided long- and short-term disabilityinsurance
- 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 MentorshipOpportunities
- Annual Education Stipend
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Social Health
- Charitable Matching Gifts program
- Dollars for Doers volunteer program
- Paid volunteering days
- 15 Employee Resource & Affinity Groups
Total Cash Compensation Range
$68,775.00 - 116,900.00 USD AnnualInclusive of annual base salary and target incentive
Morningstar's hybrid work environment gives you the opportunity to collaborate in-person each week as we've found that we're at our best when we're purposely together on a regular basis. In most of our locations, our hybrid work model is four days in-office 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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