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Assistant Vice President - Disaster Recovery Testing

Posted Sep 28, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Software Engineering & IT Technical Program Management
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Chennai Tamil Nadu India
Work arrangement
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time

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Role Summary

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The Enterprise Resiliency Data Recovery Testing Coordinator supports the Data Recovery Program by coordinating recovery assessments, tests, and tabletops with technology teams and stakeholders. The role oversees recovery activities against policy requirements and tracks issues and remediation through completion.

What You'll Do

  • Represent and provide support and oversight for the Enterprise Resiliency Data Recovery Program.
  • Coordinate with ER leadership and central teams to maintain an activity calendar and meet policy requirements.
  • Guide and coordinate the recovery process before, during, and after testing; plan, document, and execute assessments, tests, and tabletops.
  • Manage escalations, track remediations, and report risks or performance gaps to Risk & Control Leads; recommend Corrective Action Plans...
  • Gather information for audits and regulatory reviews, advise technology businesses on ER strategy and policy practices, and promote...

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Qualifications

Requires 3–5 years of related Financial Services/Banking experience in IT, DR, or similar environments (Finance, Risk, Control background), plus 3 years managing multiple concurrent projects and staff. Requires expert-level understanding of database frameworks, OS recovery procedures, structure languages, file structures and systems, database servers, IT security best practices, data recovery from storage devices, and software and hardware troubleshooting. Also requires clear written and verbal communication, organization and presentation skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel for complex dashboard reporting, strong analytical skills, performance under pressure, and ability to work across personnel levels.

Required

  • 3–5 years of related Financial Services/Banking experience in IT, DR, or similar environments (Finance, Risk, Control background).
  • 3 years’ experience managing multiple, concurrent projects and staff.
  • Expert-level understanding of database frameworks, OS recovery procedures, structure languages, file structures and systems, database...
  • Clear and concise written and verbal communication; excellent organization and presentation skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to manage complex dashboard reporting.
  • Strong analytical skills, ability to deliver work in pressured environments, and ability to work across personnel levels from end users...

Preferred

  • Desired nationally recognized Business Continuity certification, e.g., CBCP or MBCP.

Original job description

Content provided by the employer

Enterprise Resiliency (ER) is seeking an experienced professional to serve as a Enterprise Resiliency (ER) Data Recovery Testing (DRT) Coordinator. The ER DRT Coordinator is responsible to work with sector application teams and CTI stakeholders to support Data Recovery Program.

Description:

The ER Data Recovery Testing coordinator works with the technology teams to ensure the data recovery assessments are validated, tests and tabletops are planned, documented, and executed for the critical business technology, according to COB policies and standards. Manage escalations of potential issues, tracking remediations to completion.  Working off hours and weekends will be required to support activities for this role.

Responsibilities:

  • Act as team representative within ER providing support and oversight within Data Recovery Program.
  • Partners with the ER leadership and central teams to maintain a calendar of activities to ensure a timely completion of all policy requirements.
  • Provide guidance and coordination for the entire recovery process before, during and after the testing life cycle.
  • Must be able to work closely with senior business sponsors and promote consensus on decisions that are right for the organization.
  • Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Hands on approach and able to manage own work load whilst taking direction.
  • Collaborates to gather information internal and external to the organization to help guide business recommendations for audits and regulatory reviews.
  • Advises the technology businesses on ER strategy, policy requirements and preferred practices.
  • Will have knowledge of organizational controls, tracking and monitoring requirements, ensuring risks are reported and escalated to Risk & Control Leads when gaps in performance and associated risks are identified.  Recommends Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) and / or Risk Exceptions (REs).
  • Promotes Business Continuity training and awareness.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 3-5 years related Financial Services / Banking experience, IT, DR, or similar environments (Finance, Risk, Control background)
  • An expert level understanding of database frameworks, different OS recovery procedures, structure languages, file structures and systems, experience with database servers, knowledge of IT security best practice, experience to recover data from computer storage devices, software, and hardware troubleshooting.
  • 3 years’ experience managing multiple, concurrent projects and staff.
  • Consistently demonstrates clear and concise written and verbal communication.
  • Excellent organization and presentation skills
  • Soft skills strong proficient in Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, and Excel to manage complex dashboard reporting
  • Track record as a strong analyst and recognized as able to deliver work in pressured environments.
  • Ability to work across levels of personnel from end users to senior management.
  • Desired nationally recognized Business Continuity certification, i.e CBCP, MBCP.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in technology, business, or related discipline

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Job Family Group:

Corporate Services

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Job Family:

Enterprise Resilience

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Time Type:

Full time

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Citi is a global financial services corporation that offers a wide range of financial products and services, including consumer banking, credit, investment banking, and wealth management. With a presence in nearly 100 countries, Citi serves millions of customers, from individuals and small businesses to large corporations and governments. The company is dedicated to innovation and sustainability, actively working to support economic growth while addressing environmental and social challenges. Citi’s commitment to providing exceptional service and fostering diverse talent makes it a prominent choice for students aspiring to build a career in finance and banking.