Head of Business Continuity Management

Gulf Bank

Kuwait
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job Purpose: The Head of Business Continuity Planning is responsible for delivering bank-wide Business Continuity Program. The role will lead on all aspects of Business Continuity Planning and Crisis Management across the bank, ensuring that BCP framework is implemented across the organization. Responsible for creation of business resumption strategies and evolve approaches to Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Business Continuity Planning and crisis response.Accountabilities:Business Continuity Planning (BCP)· Develop and implement Business Continuity Framework to ensure bank’s resilience in crisis in alignment with ISO22301 across the organization.· Develop BIA Methodology and periodically conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) for units within the bank to assess the business-critical services and operations.· Ensure the Recovery plans of bank-wide departments/units are periodically reviewed and are up to date.· Develop and implement Business Continuity training and awareness programs across the organization. Conduct Business Continuity training and awareness sessions for key stakeholders across the organization.· Support business areas through the identification and evaluation of strategy options to be pursued in facilitating the recovery of critical business functions.

Create and update Business Continuity policies and procedures in line with bank and industry standards and regulations.
Lead and manage ISO certification program.

· Develop Business Continuity Risk Assessment Methodology and perform Risk Assessment to identify potential causes of interruption to the bank, the probability of occurrence and impact of threat being realized.QualificationsEducation, KS&EEducation /Qualifications:· Bachelor’s degree.· Professional Designation in Business Continuity Planning / Disaster Recovery (BCI, DRI) is a must.Knowledge:· 10 to 12 years of experience with at least 8 years in Business Continuity Planning and Disaster Recovery. GCC and financial services experience is preferred.· Proficient in developing, implementing, transforming, and managing Business Continuity and Crisis Management programs.· Practical experience and excellent knowledge of business continuity planning and organizational resilience principles and guidelines (including ISO22301).· Understanding of cybersecurity, technology & operational risk assessments.· Strong experience in crisis management, crisis communications, emergency response and disaster recovery within financial services.· Experience presenting to senior management and facilitating groups of stakeholders and leading committee/meeting while building strong partnerships with stakeholders.· Superior oral, written and presentation communication skills.

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