Senior Specialist - Enterprise Risk & Business Resilience Job Dubai area,Dubai UAE/Dubai,Business

The Enterprise Risk and Business Continuity Specialist will be responsible for supporting the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of the organization’s risk, business continuity, and crisis management frameworks. Working closely with internal stakeholders, this role ensures alignment with corporate policies and frameworks to mitigate risks, maintain business continuity, and improve resilience. The specialist will also participate in drills, prepare reports, and promote awareness across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Support the development, implementation, and testing of the ERM life cycle.

Assist in identifying, assessing, mitigating and monitoring risks.

Help maintain and update risk registers by collaborating with relevant business units.

Support the development, implementation, and testing of the full life cycle of Business Continuity Management (BCM).

Assist business units in conducting Business Impact Analyses (BIAs) to identify critical processes and recovery requirements as well as Business Continuity Plans (BCPs).

Conduct drills and test recovery capabilities with GCC business units to ensure preparedness.

Aid in preparing for and responding to potential crises, ensuring effective communication and coordination.

Assist in conducting various tests and exercises to validate crisis management plans and BCPs.

Develop dashboards to monitor KPIs, providing management with clear insights.

Monitor action plans and recommend improvements based on post-incident analysis.

Help maintain compliance with relevant national and international standards (ISO 22301, ISO 31000, NCEMA).

Monitor and report compliance alignment with the Risk Management Corporate Head Office.

Create, update, and maintain essential documentation, including policies, procedures, plans, risk registers, BIAs, and BCPs.

Introduce innovative solutions to streamline ERM and BCM processes, reducing manual work.

Core Competencies

Familiarity with risk management and business continuity frameworks (ISO 22301, ISO 31000, NCEMA).
Basic knowledge of internal audit processes and information systems.
Ability to create risk registers, BIAs, and BCPs with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting and presentations.

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

Essential

Qualification:

Bachelor in Business Administration or Risk Management
Desirable

Qualification:

Master in Quality Management or MBA
Technical skills required to perform the role:
Knowledge of internal audit practices and principles
Knowledge of information systems practices and procedures

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