Assistant Manager, Business Continuity

DESCRIPTION

Operating in the UAE for over ‎50 years, CBD manages the financial requirements
of some of the largest corporates and businesses operating in the country,
driving the UAE economy. Over the years, CBD has transformed into a
progressive and modern banking institution winning multiple awards for its
digital initiatives, credit cards, bank accounts, mobile app features and
services.

CBD has been recognized as the number one bank in the UAE on the Forbes list
of The World's Best Banks ‎2022.

As we continue to build upon our successes, we are looking for ambitious
individuals who are passionate about the banking and finance industry and the
markets in which CBD operates. Just as important to us is your ability to
demonstrate a talent for dealing with people - your colleagues and our
customers - and delivering service that really goes the extra mile.

The Business Continuity Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining
the Bank's business continuity plans and data. The person will support all
activities necessary to enable the Bank to respond to a business interruption.

Business Support
*
Update and revise all BCP/DR materials and documentation (e.g. Business Impact
Analysis, plans, emergency response procedures, call lists, test results,
etc.)
* Provide guidance and support to all business units, including Branches, for the development, maintenance and testing of unit continuity plans
* Manage the planning and co-ordination of all business continuity technical and user testing
* Liaise with the Bank's Business Continuity Coordinators to develop effective working relationships
* Conduct and manage the risk analysis process for functional areas to identify points of vulnerability, single points of failure, assist with the identification of risk avoidance and mitigation strategies
* Active management and participation in the event of a business interruption
* Develop status reports (e.g. report cards) on departmental continuity plans and prepare management reports as necessary
* Execution of any other reasonable requests made by Senior Management or Head of Business Continuity Management

Service Quality
*
BC/DR Program Management: Manage the execution and direction of the program.
Manage the scheduling budget, and scope of recovery programs. Assist with
preparation and maintenance of the program status to CEO and Management
Committee as well as Auditors.
* Risk Management: Manage and participate when required to determine risk, priorities and BCM investment strategies. Proactive identifications of key risks in the IT and business areas. Develop and manage the development of action plans and to mitigate or eliminate risk.

People
*
Awareness and Training: Promote business continuity management through
training and awareness. Develops service level risk management agreements with
other businesses and vendors.

Others
*
BC/DR Plan Maintenance & Verification: Facilitates the maintenance and
verification of the continuity plans
* Familiarity with the current regulatory environment on BCP for financial services companies (e.g. CBUAE regulations, Basel II, etc.)
* Self-starter with the ability to work with a great degree of autonomy
* Knowledge of technology product development life cycle, technical infrastructure concepts (e.g. telecommunications, data storage, resiliency, etc.).