Business Continuity Manager

Department: Risk Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: KSA

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain business continuity plans (BCPs) and disaster recovery plans (DRPs) tailored to the organization's needs.
• Conduct regular risk assessments, business impact analysis (BIAs), and continuity capability evaluations.
• Ensure all BCM activities comply with relevant regulatory requirements (e.g., SAMA, GDPR, AML/KYC).
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and best practices.
• Collaborate with the risk management team to identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
• Integrate BCM activities with the organization's overall risk management framework.
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve risk management strategies.
• Monitor and report on risk management and BCM activities to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver training programs and awareness campaigns to educate employees on BCM processes and procedures.
• Conduct regular drills and exercises to test the effectiveness of BCPs and DRPs.
• Lead the response to business disruptions, coordinating recovery efforts and managing communication with stakeholders.
• Perform post-incident reviews and apply lessons learned to improve BCM processes.
• Collaborate with senior management, department heads, and external partners to ensure alignment and support for BCM initiatives.
• Report regularly to the BCM committee, senior management, and the board of directors on the status of BCM activities.
• Continuously review and improve BCM processes and plans to enhance organizational resilience.
• Stay updated with emerging threats and trends to adapt BCM strategies accordingly.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, Risk Management, or a related field.
• Master’s degree in a related field (preferred).
• CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional) or equivalent.
• CISA, CISSP, CFE (highly desirable).
• 5 years in BCM, disaster recovery, and risk management.
• Proven experience in developing and managing BCPs and DRPs.
• Experience with regulatory compliance (SAMA, GDPR, AML/KYC).