Business Continuity Specialist

The Business Continuity (BC) Specialist will analyze both internal and external factors affecting the group of companies to design and implement a comprehensive business continuity framework.

Employment type: Contract

Duration: 3 months (this may be extended) 

Job Overview:
The Business Continuity (BC) Specialist will analyze both internal and external factors affecting the group of companies to design and implement a comprehensive business continuity framework. This role involves refining the existing business continuity strategy, spearheading its execution, and ensuring alignment with industry regulations and best practices. The BC Specialist will evaluate current continuity capabilities, identify gaps, and create an action plan to enhance preparedness for a fully developed Business Continuity Management (BCM) program post-implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct an in-depth assessment of internal and external business environments to shape the business continuity framework.

• Review the organization’s current business continuity strategy, recommend updates, and present proposed changes to the Risk Manager.

• Analyze existing contingency planning policies, guidelines, templates, and associated documentation, suggesting necessary enhancements.

• Evaluate job descriptions related to business continuity roles, ensuring they align with industry benchmarks and organizational goals.

• Identify and address key training needs before and after the company transition, designing a structured training program.

• Develop and deliver business continuity training sessions tailored for the Board of Management, senior executives, and key stakeholders.

• Oversee the execution of the revised business continuity strategy throughout the transition phase.

• Ensure all business continuity measures comply with relevant industry standards (ISO 22301), regulatory obligations, and national disaster management policies.

• Assess the company’s existing business continuity capabilities, maturity, and readiness, and formulate an action plan to ensure a seamless transition to a comprehensive BCM program. This will include a structured knowledge transfer plan post-transition.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business Management, Risk Management, or a related discipline.

• Certification in Business Continuity Management (BCM) from a recognized institution (e.g., DRI-CBCP, BCI-CBCI).

• Additional professional certifications in financial risk management or anti-money laundering (e.g., CFA, CPA, FRM, ACAMS) would be advantageous.

Skills & Experience:

• At least eight (8) years of progressive experience in developing and implementing business continuity frameworks, with a minimum of five (5) years in a senior leadership role.

• Demonstrated expertise in aligning business continuity strategies with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.

• Strong understanding of business continuity methodologies, tools, and technologies.

• Proven ability to design and execute business continuity training programs effectively.