Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery - Deputy Manager

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Role Overview:

Business Continuity Management System (BCMS)

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain the

  Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BCDR)

  framework in compliance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Conduct

  risk assessments

  and

  business impact analyses (BIA)

  to identify critical processes, dependencies, and potential disruptions.
• Coordinate the development of

  recovery strategies

  and ensure timely updates to

  BCP and DR plans

  across business units.
• Work closely with

  cybersecurity

  ,

  IT infrastructure

  , and

  risk management

  teams to ensure DR readiness and resilience against cyber incidents.
• Plan and execute

  DR drills

  , tabletop exercises, and simulations; track results and drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain documentation for audits, compliance reviews, and senior management reporting.
• Support internal and external

  audit activities

  and ensure timely closure of observations.
• Monitor industry trends and regulatory updates related to

  BCMS, DR, and cybersecurity risk management

  .
• Foster a culture of business continuity awareness through periodic training and communication initiatives.

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong knowledge of

  BCMS frameworks

  (ISO 22301) and

  DR methodologies

  .
• Hands-on experience with

  risk management

  ,

  control assessment

  , and

  cyber risk frameworks

  (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001).
• Experience in

  BIA, crisis management

  , and

  incident response planning

  .
• Strong analytical, documentation, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Risk Management, or related field.
• Certifications such as

  CBCP, ISO 22301 LA/LI, CISA, CRISC

  , or equivalent are preferred.
• Experience working in BFSI, Telecom, or IT/ITES sectors will be an advantage.