Business Continuity Specialist

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Business Continuity Manager to design, implement, and oversee the organization’s Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework. The role is critical in ensuring operational resilience, minimizing disruptions, and enabling the organization to respond effectively to crises. The ideal candidate will have strong risk management expertise, crisis leadership skills, and the ability to engage stakeholders across all levels of the business.

Department: Risk Enterprise

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: KSA

• Develop & Implement BCM Strategies:
  Design, maintain, and regularly update business continuity and disaster recovery plans to safeguard critical business functions.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation:
  Identify, assess, and evaluate potential threats and vulnerabilities; implement strategies to reduce risks and minimize operational disruptions.
• Crisis Management:
  Lead incident response and crisis management activities, coordinating swift recovery and minimizing business impact.
• Training & Awareness:
  Plan and conduct employee training sessions, simulations, and awareness programs to ensure readiness across the organization.
• Compliance & Reporting:
  Ensure adherence to industry regulations, standards, and best practices; maintain documentation for audits and regulatory reviews.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Collaborate with business units, IT, risk management, and leadership teams to align continuity strategies with organizational objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional certifications in Business Continuity (e.g., CBCI, MBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer) are strongly desirable.
• Proven experience in business continuity planning, disaster recovery, or risk management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to lead under pressure and manage multiple priorities during crisis situations.