Specialist - Business Continuity Management

Idfc First Bank Limited; Navi Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Idfc First Bank Limited in Navi Mumbai is seeking a Specialist - Business Continuity Management to develop and maintain the bank's BCM program and coordinate crisis management activities during outages.

You will perform BIA and risk assessments across departments, implement BCM/DR plans, train staff, test readiness, and ensure ISO 22301 compliance, while reporting metrics to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce/science/arts or related field.
• MBA/ M.Com/ MA preferred; relevant BCM qualifications.
• 5–10 years experience in business continuity or risk management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain BCM and DR plans.
• Lead BIA and risk assessments across departments.
• Coordinate BCM policies and training across teams.
• Organize BCM testing, document results and actions.
• Report BCM metrics to senior management.
• Ensure ISO 22301 compliance in BCM activities.
• Provide incident support and activate continuity plans.

Education

Bachelor degrees in commerce/science/arts or equivalent

MBA/M.Com/MA preferred for BCM leadership

Job description

Job Requirements

Job Title: Specialist - Business Continuity Management

Function/ Department : Business Continuity Management

Job Purpose :

Responsible for the development and maintenance of bank’s business continuity program

During Crisis, coordinate, communicate, manage, and control activities associated with Crisis Management and the recovery of critical business functions

Collaborate with business units and support functions to identify business criticality, establish plans, test them and help manage and minimize continuity risks.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Support the development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs).
• Assist in conducting Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessments across departments.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure BCM policies and procedures are understood and implemented.
• Help organize and execute BCM training and awareness programs for employees.
• Participate in BCM testing and simulation exercises, document results and follow-up actions.
• Maintain BCM documentation and ensure compliance with relevant standards (e.g., ISO 22301).
• Monitor and report on BCM metrics and readiness status to senior management.
• Provide support during incidents, ensuring timely communication and activation of continuity plans

Educational Qualifications:

Graduation: Bachelor of Commerce (B.com) / Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) / Bachelor of Arts (BA) / Bachelor of Business & Insurance (BBI) / Bachelor of Management Studies (BMS)

Post-Graduation: Master of Business Administration (MBA) / Master of Commerce (M.com) / Master of Arts (MA)

Experience:

5 - 10 years of relevant experience