Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager - Business Continuity Management
The Business Continuity Management (BCM) Senior Consultant/Assistant Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining effective business continuity strategies to ensure the organization's resilience in the face of disruptions. This role involves conducting risk assessments, business impact analyses, and creating and testing continuity plans to mitigate risks and ensure operational continuity.
Key Responsibilities:
Risk Assessment and Business Impact Analysis:
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify potential threats to the organization.
- Perform business impact analyses to determine the criticality of business functions and processes.
- Evaluate the potential impacts of disruptions on the organization's operations, finances, and reputation.
Continuity Planning:
- Develop and implement business continuity plans (BCPs) and disaster recovery plans (DRPs) based on the findings from risk assessments and impact analyses.
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure the plans address all critical business functions.
- Establish and document recovery objectives, strategies, and procedures.
Policy and Procedure Development:
- Create and update business continuity policies and procedures to align with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure that all continuity plans are integrated with existing organizational policies.
Training and Awareness:
- Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on their roles and responsibilities in business continuity.
- Promote awareness of business continuity practices across the organization.
Testing and Exercises:
- Design and conduct regular testing and simulation exercises to evaluate the effectiveness of business continuity plans.
- Identify gaps and areas for improvement based on exercise outcomes and real incidents.
- Ensure all test results and lessons learned are documented and used to refine continuity strategies.
Crisis Management:
- Assist in the development of crisis management frameworks and incident response plans.
- Support the organization in real-time crisis situations, providing expertise and guidance to ensure effective response and recovery.
Compliance and Audit:
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to business continuity and disaster recovery.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors to provide evidence of business continuity measures and effectiveness.
Continuous Improvement:
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging threats, and new technologies in business continuity and disaster recovery.
- Continuously seek opportunities to enhance the organization's resilience and response capabilities.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 4-5 years of experience in business continuity management, risk management, or a related field.
- Experience in conducting risk assessments, business impact analyses, and developing continuity plans.
- Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) or similar certifications preferred.
- ISO 22301 Lead Auditor or similar qualifications are a plus.
Skills:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
- Proficiency in business continuity software and tools.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Location - Abu Dhabi
