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Hub International Sr. Risk Consultant, Enterprise Security Risk Management – Business Continuity Management Systems Specialist in Chicago, Illinois
ABOUT US
At HUB International, we are a team of entrepreneurs. We believe in empowering our clients, and we do so by protecting businesses and individuals in our local communities. We help businesses evaluate their risks and develop solutions tailored to their needs. We believe in empowering our employees. As a global firm, we offer employees resources in both technology and industry expertise, but we still maintain the local flavor of our offices. Our structure enables our teams to maintain their own unique, regional culture while leveraging support and resources from our corporate centers of excellence.
HUB is one of the largest global insurance and employee benefits broker, providing a boundaryless array of property, casualty, risk management, life and health, employee benefits, investment and wealth management products and services. With over 20,000 employees in more than 600 offices throughout North America, HUB has grown substantially, in part due to our industry leading success in mergers and acquisitions.
About HUB’s Risk Services Division
The division is a team of risk management consulting professionals with certification, education, and experience across a variety of industries and disciplines. Located throughout Canada and the USA, our team has the proven knowledge and experience to assist clients in identifying current and potential risks and implementing controls to reduce their exposure to loss. Our goal is to assist clients in confidently identifying, quantifying, and reducing risk through the application of tailored solutions designed to protect what matters most: their people, property, and profitability.
About the Position
The Sr. Risk Consultant, Enterprise Security Risk Management – Business Continuity Management Systems Specialist serves as a specialized lead professional within HUB’s Organizational Resilience (OR) Practice. This client-facing role collaborates directly with HUB account executives and Risk Services Division consultants to deliver comprehensive, client-focused BCMS program support across HUB’s full US and Canadian footprint.
HUB’s OR Practice operates across four integrated domains of Enterprise Security Risk Management: crisis and continuity, physical security and workplace violence prevention, cybersecurity risk, and theft and fraud risk. This position leads program development and consulting delivery in the business continuity space, while contributing cross-domain expertise where experience and client needs align.
The consultant must be a proven subject matter expert with demonstrated competency in planning, developing, assessing, executing, maintaining, and testing enterprise-wide Business Continuity Management Systems — including Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and Crisis and Incident Management programs.
Open to any US location within proximity to a HUB office and preferring proximity to an international airport.
Primary Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership & Program Development
Collaborate with senior business leaders and C-Suite executives to identify, evaluate, and coordinate business continuity strategies that minimize impact to reputation and operations
Provide subject matter expert guidance on business continuity matters to internal stakeholders and external clients across HUB’s geographic footprint
Actively engage in strategic planning initiatives associated with the continuous growth and development of HUB’s Organizational Resilience Practice and Risk Services Division
Risk Assessment & Business Impact Analysis
Within the bounds of your role as an advisory consultant, guide clients through comprehensive business impact analysis processes to help them identify mission-critical and business-critical functions — providing methodology, structure, and expert facilitation rather than executing the BIA on the client’s behalf
Help clients identify, assess, and evaluate their business continuity risks, determining likelihood and severity of impact, and communicate findings to client stakeholders
Develop tailored risk mitigation guidance and recovery strategy recommendations
Perform comprehensive program audits and assessments to evaluate clients’ recoverability effectiveness
Policy, Standards & Documentation
Advise clients on the development and maintenance of business continuity policies, standards, procedures, and recovery strategies aligned with regulatory requirements and recognized frameworks (ISO 22301, DRII Professional Practices, etc.)
Guide clients in ensuring continuity plans are appropriate, current, and viable for each business unit and support recovery of key functions within required timeframes
Support clients in developing recovery procedures, priorities, timelines, and sequencing strategies for mission-critical and business-critical applications
Assist clients in establishing internal reporting and tracking of business continuity-related issues and remediation activities
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Provide exceptional consulting services to clients, understanding their risk management needs and objectives
Consult clients on best practices in business continuity and broader organizational resilience
Support implementation of risk management initiatives using generally accepted project management and consulting practices
Support client acquisition and retention activities, including responding to requests for proposals
Training & Education
Develop and deliver training sessions at C-Suite, management, and all-employee levels to ensure recoverability of business processes
Educate business unit leaders in best practices of business continuity and disaster recovery planning
Provide guidance to management in self-assessing their control environment and identifying improvement opportunities
Develop and deliver national and regional educational webinars in support of HUB’s marketing and thought leadership efforts
Testing, Exercises & Continuous Improvement
Design, coordinate, and deliver exercises, drills, and tabletop scenarios for clients
Facilitate readiness exercises at client sites to validate plan effectiveness
Conduct after-action reviews of exercises and incidents, documenting lessons learned and supporting follow-up remediation
Review existing and proposed plans for effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
Crisis Management & Incident Response
Contribute business continuity expertise in response to disruptive events and support business leaders in critical decision-making
Support HUB’s internal crisis management teams as appropriate
Business Development & Thought Leadership
Develop and manage working relationships with insurance carriers, vendor partners, and industry stakeholders
Provide subject matter awareness content and supporting collateral to sales teams, service teams, and consulting practitioners
Respond to media requests and speak at industry events as a subject matter expert
Contribute to special projects and strategic initiatives as required
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree required; a relevant master’s degree is an asset
Minimum eight (8) years of progressive business continuity experience, with at least four (4) years in program design and implementation
Experience in a consulting role is highly desirable
In-depth knowledge of international BCDR frameworks promoted by BCI, DRII, and ISO, along with relevant certification (CBCP, MBCI, or equivalent)
Experience performing BC audits or managing the response to a major unplanned disruptive event requiring activation of BC, DR, Incident, or Crisis Management plans
Familiarity with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) as it applies to BCDR planning
Experience or demonstrated familiarity in one or more complementary ESRM domains — including physical security and workplace violence prevention, cybersecurity risk management, or theft and fraud risk — is considered a strong asset
Strong understanding of operational risk and resilience, business process improvement methods, and risk-related control frameworks
Excellent analytical, documentation, and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to present findings clearly to executive and non-technical audiences
Ability to manage multiple projects under strict timelines in a dynamic, demanding environment
Strong project management skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision
Ability to travel across the HUB footprint in the US and Canada (up to 30% of work schedule) and work beyond the normally scheduled workweek as necessary
Compensation & Benefits
HUB offers a competitive compensation and benefits package commensurate with the candidate’s experience and abilities.
Join Our Team:
Do you believe in the power of innovation, collaboration, and transformation? Do you thrive in a supportive and client focused work environment? Are you looking for an opportunity to help build and drive change in a rapidly growing and evolving organization? When you join HUB, you will be part of a community of learners and doers focused on helping our leaders maximize the potential of their employees.
Disclosure required under applicable law in California, Colorado, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, and Washington states: The expected salary range for this position is $135,000- $175,000 and will be impacted by factors such as the successful candidate’s skills, experience and working location, as well as the specific position’s business line, scope and level. HUB International is proud to offer comprehensive benefit and total compensation packages: health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance, FSA, HSA and 401(k) accounts, paid-time-off benefits such as vacation, sick, and personal days, and eligible bonuses, equity and commissions for some positions.
Department Risk Management & Loss Control
Required Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experience
Required Travel: Up to 25%
Required Education: Bachelor's degree (4-year degree)
HUB International Limited is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race/ethnicity, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations.
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