BCP Specialist

Posted:
2/3/2026, 9:21:23 AM

Location(s):
Montevideo, Uruguay ⋅ Montevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy

Workplace Type:
Remote

Main Purpose

  • Support the execution and maintenance of the Business Continuity Management (BCM) program across Trafigura and group companies in the Americas. This role is essential to ensuring organizational resilience and operational continuity by developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive business continuity plans that protect Trafigura's trading operations and stakeholder interests across the region.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience:

  • Minimum 5 years of business and IT experience in multinational organizations

  • Minimum 3 years of hands-on Business Continuity Management (BCM) experience

  • Proven track record supporting BCM programs in multi-site environments

  • Experience in commodities trading, financial services, or similarly regulated industries (preferred)

Technical Knowledge:

  • Understanding of Business Continuity Management practices and international standards

  • Working knowledge of mid-office and back-office operations in trading environments

Language Requirements:

  • English: Fluent (written and verbal) - highly desirable

  • Spanish: Fluent (written and verbal) – mandatory

Communication & Collaboration:

  • Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with business leaders and support teams

  • Training delivery and facilitation capabilities

Personal Attributes:

  • Self-motivated with high degree of initiative and accountability

  • Resilient under pressure with calm demeanor during crisis situations

  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned goals

Key Responsibilities

Business Recovery Plan Ownership

  • Assume full ownership and management of assigned business recovery plans

  • Ensure plans remain current, tested, and aligned with business needs through annual reviews and updates as changes occur

Business Impact Analysis (BIA) Support

  • Provide guidance and support to business leaders on Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and recovery planning activities

  • Facilitate BIA workshops and interviews with key stakeholders to identify critical business functions and dependencies

Global Framework Implementation

  • Support the implementation and maintenance of Trafigura's global BCM framework across Americas business units

  • Work with global BCP team and remote locations as a service provider, ensuring adherence to global BCP/BCM standards

Testing and Training Coordination

  • Schedule, attend, coordinate, and conduct planned business continuity tests and exercises; document test results, identify gaps, and implement corrective actions

  • Develop and deliver overview presentations and training sessions internally to ensure continued awareness and preparedness