Speculative Applications - Business Continuity Management Specialist

Control Risks; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global risk management consultancy in Dubai is seeking an experienced Business Continuity consultant. The role involves designing and implementing resilience capabilities, developing crisis management plans, and ensuring organizational compliance with UAE regulations. Candidates must be fluent in English and Arabic and possess strong project management and communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary benchmarked to the region.

Benefits

Competitive salary benchmarked to region and experience

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and maintaining Business Continuity Management Systems.
• Experience in corporate crisis management and technology resilience.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a Business Continuity Management System aligned with standards.
• Develop and implement crisis management plans.
• Establish BCM policies and ensure compliance with UAE requirements.
• Manage BCM-related projects from planning to execution.
• Conduct BCM training and simulation exercises.

Skills

Fluent in English and Arabic

Strong communication skills

Strong strategic thinking skills

Ability to lead cross-functional teams under pressure

Excellent planning and execution capabilities

Knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks

Knowledge of supply chain risk and resilience

Tools

PMBOK

PRINCE2

Agile

Job description

Control Risks are looking for an experienced Business Continuity consultant to support our clients with the design and implementation of operational resilience capabilities. The consultant must be fluent in English and Arabic and will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining an end-to-end Business Continuity and Resilience framework across our client’s organisation. Experience with corporate crisis management, and cyber and technology resilience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Business Continuity Strategy & Framework

• Design, implement, and maintain a comprehensive Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) aligned with NCEMA and ISO 22301 or equivalent standards.
• Develop and maintain business impact analyses (BIA) and risk assessments across all business functions.
• Ensure the organization’s BCM framework supports strategic and operational objective

Crisis & Incident Management

• Develop and implement crisis management and communication plans.
• Occasionally you may be asked to coordinate response efforts during disruptions and facilitate recovery planning.
• Conduct post-incident reviews and ensure lessons learned are embedded into BCM practices.

Governance, Policy & Compliance

• Establish BCM policies, procedures, and standards in line with regulatory and industry best practices.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory requirements and relevant sectoral BCM mandates (e.g., financial services, government, or energy).
• Lead regular internal audits, readiness assessments, and compliance reviews.

Project Management & Implementation

• Manage BCM-related projects end-to-end — from planning and resource allocation to execution and monitoring.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate continuity planning into strategic and operational projects.
• Track milestones, deliverables, and risks using formal project management methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, PRINCE2, or Agile).

Training, Awareness & Testing

• Design and deliver BCM training, drills, and simulation exercises for staff and leadership.
• Promote a resilience culture through awareness programs and workshops.
• Oversee testing and validation of continuity and disaster recovery plans.

Key Competencies

• Fluent in English and Arabic
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams under pressure.
• Excellent planning, execution, and reporting capabilities.
• Knowledge of UAE regulatory frameworks and local business culture.
• Knowledge of supply chain risk and resilience
• High degree of professional integrity and resilience

Benefits

• Control Risks offers a competitive salary benchmarked to region and experience.