Head of Business Continuity Planning & Management

Job Description

Faysal Bank Ltd is seeking a seasoned Head of Business Continuity Planning & Management to lead and oversee the strategic development and operational execution of the bank's business continuity and disaster recovery programs. This senior leadership role requires a minimum of 12 years of experience, preferably within the financial services or banking sector, and involves managing a dedicated team of professionals. The ideal candidate will drive the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of comprehensive business continuity frameworks that ensure the bank's critical operations remain resilient in the face of disruptions, emergencies, or crises. The Head of Business Continuity Planning & Management at Faysal Bank Ltd will take ownership of conducting thorough risk assessments, business impact analyses, and crisis management to identify vulnerabilities and devise effective mitigation strategies. This role is pivotal in establishing robust incident response plans and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. The position demands an expert in stakeholder communication, emergency management, and program development who can collaborate cross-functionally to embed continuity practices throughout the organization and foster a culture of preparedness and risk awareness.

Responsibilities
 

• Lead and manage a team of professionals responsible for business continuity, disaster recovery, and crisis management functions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive business continuity management (BCM) and continuity of operations planning (COOP) strategies tailored to the unique risks and regulatory needs of the financial services sector.
• Conduct detailed risk assessments, vulnerability analyses, and business impact analyses to identify critical business functions and potential threats.
• Design and execute incident response frameworks and plans to effectively address and mitigate operational disruptions and cyber threats.
• Coordinate emergency management protocols and ensure readiness for various crisis scenarios including natural disasters, cyber incidents, and operational failures.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements related to business continuity, disaster recovery, and operational risk management within the banking industry.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to communicate business continuity objectives, status updates, and training programs to foster organizational resilience.
• Oversee the development and delivery of training programs and simulations to test the effectiveness of business continuity and incident response plans.
• Regularly review and update business continuity and disaster recovery plans to adapt to evolving risks, technologies, and regulatory changes.
• Lead investigations and post-incident reviews following disruptions to capture lessons learned and improve continuity strategies.
• Collaborate closely with cyber threat intelligence teams and utilize vulnerability assessment tools to proactively fortify the organization’s defenses against emerging threats.
• Manage the integration of continuity planning into broader enterprise risk management and operational risk frameworks.
• Report on business continuity performance metrics to senior leadership and recommend improvements to enhance resilience and minimize downtime.
• Champion a culture of risk awareness and preparedness across the bank by promoting best practices and continuous improvement in business continuity management.

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