Business Continuity Management (BCM) Expert

Business Continuity Management (BCM) Expert

Position Overview

Business Continuity Management (BCM) Expert

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Governance

• Develop, implement, and maintain the organizations

  Business Continuity Management framework

  , policies, and procedures in line with global standards (ISO 22301, DORA, Allianz policies).
• Ensure BCM is embedded into enterprise governance and risk management practices.

• Risk & Impact Assessment

• Conduct

  Business Impact Analysis (BIA)

  to identify critical business functions, dependencies, and recovery priorities (RTOs/RPOs).
• Coordinate with ITSCM to align business requirements with technical recovery capabilities.
• Identify risks and vulnerabilities impacting business operations; recommend mitigations.

• Continuity Planning

• Develop and maintain

  Business Continuity Plans (BCPs)

  across business units, ensuring alignment with ITSCM, Incident, and Crisis Management.
• Guide business functions in designing recovery strategies and alternate processes during service disruptions.

• Testing & Exercising

• Plan, organize, and execute

  BCM exercises

  (table-top tests, functional tests, and simulations).
• Track results, document lessons learned, and ensure improvements are implemented.

• Incident & Crisis Support

• Act as a key member of the

  Crisis Management Team (CMT)

  during disruptions.
• Provide BCM expertise to support business recovery and decision-making during incidents.

• Stakeholder Management & Awareness

• Engage with senior leaders, business units, regulators, and auditors on BCM matters.
• Conduct

  awareness sessions and training

  for employees and managers to embed a culture of resilience.

• Continuous Improvement

• Monitor emerging threats, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
• Continuously enhance BCM maturity through benchmarking, self-assessments, and audits.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Business, Risk Management, Information Security, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in

  Business Continuity, Risk Management, or Organizational Resilience

  .
• Deep understanding of

  BCM standards

  (ISO 22301, BCI Good Practice Guidelines, ITIL, DORA).
• Experience conducting BIAs, developing BCPs, and coordinating with IT, Risk, and Crisis Management.
• Strong familiarity with operational processes in financial services or technology industries.
• Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Certifications

• ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor
• Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) / MBCI (Member of the Business Continuity Institute)
• ITIL 4 (awareness of ITSM and ITSCM integration)
• Risk management certifications (e.g., ISO 31000)
• Other Perks and benefits are provided.