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Wade H. Isreal, Jr.

Business Resilience & Third Party Risk Manager
Freeport,NY

Summary

Experienced and versatile Business Continuity and Vendor Risk Manager with a successful track record spanning 20 years in the financial, healthcare, and media entertainment sectors. A dynamic professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, known for self-motivation and effective collaboration within teams. Exceptional analytical thinking and problem-solving skills excel at identifying and mitigating risks while ensuring business continuity. Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, leveraging technical expertise to streamline processes and drive operational efficiency.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2002
2002
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Vice President – Vendor Risk Manager

Nomura Holding America
11.2021 - Current
  • Oversee remediation of all day-to-day queries regarding TPRM process (Service Classification Questionnaire walkthroughs, Support Team task remediation, and performance management).ü Oversee remediation of all day-to-day queries regarding TPRM process (Service Classification Questionnaire walkthroughs, Support Team task remediation, and performance management).
  • Direct the BC Vendor Management Program; send BC questionnaires to critical vendors to complete and return; review completed questionnaires and write-up and assessment of their BC readiness; maintain a vendor compliance KPI of 80% or better Fusion Business Continuity Plan records.
  • Craft and execute a yearly training session for new and existing Service Owner/Support Team members.
  • Collaborate with Support Teams (IT Security, Cloud Business Office, OPS KY3P) to review and discuss compliance with regulations.

Associate- Business Continuity Manager

Nomura Holding America
02.2017 - 11.2021
  • Planned and executed regional testing events such as work area recovery, mass notification, GETS card testing, and annual industry-wide testing (SIFMA, DTCC-RegSCI, FIA, OCC).
  • Crafted the BC vendor management program and maintained a vendor compliance KPI of 80% or better for 272 critical vendors.
  • Supported IT with post Disaster Recovery assignments such as runbook reviews, and test evidence approvals.
  • Provided crisis management (CM) support during disruption events by initiating CM meetings, sending out emergency notifications, and writing up after action reports for senior leadership post-event.
  • Oversaw the BCM intranet webpage.


Analyst

Time Warner Inc
03.2016 - 12.2016
  • Authored new Business Continuity Policy and Standards as well as location and vendor risk assessment document templates to meet internal and industry standards.
  • Executed vendor management services such as data/information integration, call notification services, and metrics & reporting.
  • Crafted a strategy on how to increase awareness to corporate employees on the following topics – BC Program, emergency preparedness and crisis management.

Senior Business Analyst

EmblemHealth
12.2015 - 03.2016
  • Participated in crafting of new Business Continuity Policy and Standards to meet internal and external (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) regulatory requirements.
  • Executed vendor management services such as data/information integration, call notification services, and metrics & reporting.
  • Oversaw fulfillment of BCP related internal/external audit requests.

Senior Associate - Multiple Business Functions

JPMorgan Chase
04.2003 - 05.2015
  • Chief Operating Office - Oversight & Control (O&C) | Executed Enterprise Program Management/O&C program objectives and reporting duties | March 2014 – May 2015
  • Corporate & Investment Bank (C&IB) - Client Service Account Manager (Insurance Segment) |Oversaw a client service portfolio of 6 clients (14MM total revenue) and serviced their treasury inquires | August 2013 – March 2014
  • Corporate & Investment Bank (C&IB) - Project Manager Transformation Projects | Supervised transformation projects and completed process improvement mapping assignments. | March 2011 – August 2013
  • Corporate & Investment Bank (C&IB) - Client Advocacy Business Associate | Facilitated the resolution of highly sensitive and visible cases which impacted Treasury Clients and threatened loss of business. | April 2008 – March 2011
  • Corporate & Investment Bank (C&IB) -Treasury Services Client Service Business Continuity Analyst |Facilitated the creation of business continuity programs for CIB Treasury Services ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements. | June 2005 – January 2008
  • Corporate Sector Technology - Business Continuity Group | Business Continuity Analyst | Facilitated the planning and testing of critical firm locations, businesses, technology, and people. | April 2003 – June 2005

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management - Management Information Systems

Hampton University
Hampton, Virginia

Skills

  • Competencies: Business Continuity (BC), Crisis Management, Emergency Preparedness, Vendor Risk Management, Change Readiness, Client Advocacy, Drafting Procedures & Guidelines, and End-to-End Process Analysis
  • Technical Skills: Microsoft Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, SharePoint, Salesforce)
    Business Continuity Tools (Fusion, Everbridge, NC4, Assurance, Send Word Now)
    Vendor Risk Management Tools (Service Now – Vendor Management Framework, Interos)
  • Certifications: Ithaca College - Cybersecurity Certificate Program (2022) / DRI – ABCP (2018)

Certification

Ithaca College, Cybersecurity Certificate Program, 12/22

Timeline

Vice President – Vendor Risk Manager

Nomura Holding America
11.2021 - Current

Associate- Business Continuity Manager

Nomura Holding America
02.2017 - 11.2021

Analyst

Time Warner Inc
03.2016 - 12.2016

Senior Business Analyst

EmblemHealth
12.2015 - 03.2016

Senior Associate - Multiple Business Functions

JPMorgan Chase
04.2003 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Management - Management Information Systems

Hampton University

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