Senior Specialist - Enterprise Risk & Business Resilience
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About the Role
A confidential company is seeking a Senior Specialist to support the implementation and improvement of enterprise risk and business continuity frameworks. The role involves risk identification, BIA development, drill coordination, and compliance with ISO standards.
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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.
Requirements
- Essential Qualification: Bachelor in Business Administration or Risk Management
- Desirable Qualification: Master in Quality Management or MBA
- 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
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Role Overview
- 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.
Technical 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: Knowledge of internal audit practices and principles
- Knowledge of information systems practices and procedures
- Process Designing
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