Lead – Operational Risk & BCP (UAE Nationals only)

Dicetek LLC


Date: 8 hours ago
City: Abu Dhabi
Contract type: Contractor
Job Summary

  • To Develop, Implement and Manage Business Continuity Planning (BCP) activities across the bank

Main Accountabilities (Maximum Of 10)

Strategic Planning initiatives

  • Set BCP goals and targets in line with organizational goals and measures
  • Develop and implement a BCM policy and framework in line with standards
  • Development and implementation of Crisis Management process
  • Plan and conduct the Business Impact Analysis exercise (BIA)
  • Conduct Risk assessment to identify critical processes and build BCP for branches and departments
  • Build and incorporate plans (CALL TREES) to manage different events or disruptions

BCP Training and Testing

  • Conduct brainstorming sessions with wardens and emergency teams
  • Plan and conduct emergency testing (drills) across branch/back office
  • Working closely with other business units to achieve BCM objectives
  • Facilitate technology recovery testing in liaison with IT and pertinent departments – subject to availability and arrangement from IT
  • Facilitate BCP training initiatives in coordination with Human Resources.
  • Conduct firm wide (branch/back office) trainings on BCP/safety

BCP Review & Monitoring

  • Highlight Risks and provide recommendations on safety/BCP
  • Delegate BCM tasks to other BCM members to achieve objectives
  • Review Incidents OR Audit observations and find remedial measures
  • Conduct BCM gap assessment on BCM progress compared with BCM policy
  • Review pertinent contracts/SLA and provide BCP recommendations

Information/IT Security

  • Monitoring the implementation of IS policy and conduct periodic review of IS policy and IS testing initiatives
  • Periodically review and update on IT security in coordination and following up with IT
  • Coordinating and following up Information Security Review and Audits

Reporting

  • Report to Head of Risk Management & Controls, on a periodic basis, on BCM objectives and progress
  • Provide periodic (Quarterly/Yearly) updates to the management on BCM progress and accomplishments.
  • Compilation of specific reports following testing or incidents
  • Handle specific tasks/reports assigned by the Head – Operational Risk & BCP and/or Chief Risk Officer.

Basic Qualifications, Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably master’s degree
  • Certifications in IT/BCP will be an added advantage
  • At least 5-7 years of practical experience handling a similar role with 10-15 years of banking experience preferably in IT or operations.

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