Senior Consultant - Business Continuity Management (GRC)

KPMG Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 380,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Middle East invites experienced professionals to join its risk advisory practice in Dubai. The role focuses on delivering BCM, ITDR and Crisis Management engagements, including framework design, BIAs, BCPs, and recovery strategies.

You will lead workstreams, mentor junior consultants, engage with clients, and contribute to proposals and thought leadership while upholding KPMG standards.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in BCM, Crisis Management, Resilience, IT Resilience or Risk Advisory.
• Strong practical knowledge of ISO 22301, ISO 27031 and leading BCM and Crisis Management standards and frameworks.
• Hands-on experience defining MAO, MBCOs, RTOs, RPOs, and recovery strategies across complex environments.
• Proven experience leading team members and delivering multiple engagements concurrently.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver BCM, ITDR and Crisis Management engagements, including framework design, BIAs, BCPs, risk assessments, recovery strategies.
• Lead incident, crisis, business continuity and ITDR workstreams, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery in line with KPMG standards.
• Act as a client liaison, building trusted relationships and providing practical, value-driven advice.
• Review and finalize client deliverables, including reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Guide, coach, and review the work of Consultants and Senior Consultants.
• Contribute to proposal development, business development initiatives, and thought leadership.
• Support practice quality management, methodology enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

BCM

Crisis Management

IT Resilience

Risk Advisory

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

CBCP

MBCI

ISO 22301 LA/LI

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Key Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Manage and deliver BCM, ITDR and Crisis Management engagements, including framework design, BIAs, BCPs, risk assessments, recovery strategies, ITDR plans, training, tabletop and simulation exercises.
• Lead incident, crisis, business continuity and ITDR workstreams, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery in line with KPMG standards.
• Act as a client liaison, building trusted relationships and providing practical, value-driven advice.
• Review and finalize client deliverables, including reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Guide, coach, and review the work of Consultants and Senior Consultants.
• Contribute to proposal development, business development initiatives, and thought leadership.
• Support practice quality management, methodology enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Deliverables

• Enterprise Business Continuity Frameworks & Plans
• Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Recovery Strategies
• Business Continuity Plan Development
• IT Disaster Recovery Plans
• IT Dependency Mapping
• Risk / Threat & Resilience Assessments
• Crisis Management, Incident Response & Communication Frameworks
• Training Materials and Exercise Reports

Skills & Experience

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in BCM, Crisis Management, Resilience, IT Resilience or Risk Advisory.
• Strong practical knowledge of ISO 22301, ISO 27031 and leading BCM and Crisis Management standards and frameworks.
• Hands-on experience defining MAO, MBCOs, RTOs, RPOs, and recovery strategies across complex environments.
• Proven experience leading team members and delivering multiple engagements concurrently.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
• Proficiency in write and spoken English.
• CBCP, MBCI, ISO 22301 LA/LI, or equivalent certification (preferred).
• Prior experience in the UAE/GCC is a strong advantage.