Business Continuity Intern

Menara Maxis; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 10,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Maxis is offering a Business Continuity Intern role to gain hands-on experience in resilience, risk management, and crisis preparedness within a large enterprise.

You will work with internal stakeholders on BIA, RA, crisis planning, and control testing, delivering documentation and reporting to support continuity initiatives. This 6-month internship starts in November, with exposure to real-world frameworks and end-to-end processes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Risk Management, Management, or a related field.
• Strong business communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to manage meetings, prepare minutes and follow up on action items.
• Detail-oriented, organised and able to work independently with minimum supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and assist in Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment (RA).
• Support development and maintenance of crisis communication plans and materials.
• Assist with Testing of Controls (TOC) assessments to ensure continuity controls.
• Prepare and maintain reports, trackers, and presentations for BC initiatives.
• Coordinate meetings with stakeholders and provide general operational support.

Skills

Business communication

Meeting management

Documentation

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Are you ready to get ahead in your career? We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements. We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others. Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world. To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities. Why does this job exist and why is it critical? Join Maxis as a Business Continuity Intern, where you will gain hands‑on experience supporting organisational resilience, risk management, and crisis preparedness initiatives. This role offers exposure to real‑world business continuity frameworks, assessments, and coordination activities, while working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure business operations remain resilient in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Risk Assessment (RA) Assist in coordinating and managing Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and Risk Assessment (RA) exercises. Support data collection, documentation, and consolidation of assessment outputs. Ensure findings are accurately captured and aligned with business requirements.
• Crisis Communication Support Support the development and maintenance of crisis communication plans and materials. Assist in coordinating communications during simulations or incidents. Track action items and follow‑ups related to crisis preparedness activities.
• Testing of Controls (TOC) Assessment Assist with Testing of Controls (TOC) assessments to ensure compliance and effectiveness of continuity controls. Support documentation, evidence gathering, and reporting of assessment outcomes.
• Documentation & Reporting Prepare and maintain reports, trackers, and presentations related to business continuity initiatives. Ensure documentation is organised, up‑to‑date, and audit‑ready.
• Meeting Coordination & Operational Support Coordinate meetings with stakeholders, including scheduling and preparation of materials. Record minutes of meeting, track action items, and follow up with relevant parties. Provide general operational support to the Business Continuity team as needed.

Value‑Added Project

The intern will have the opportunity to support end‑to‑end business continuity initiatives, including BIA, RA, crisis communication planning, and TOC assessments. This project exposure provides practical insight into organisational resilience, risk mitigation, and continuity planning within a large enterprise environment.

Preferred Skills / Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Risk Management, Management, or a related field. Strong business communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to manage meetings, prepare minutes of meeting, and follow up on action items. Detail‑oriented, organised, and able to work independently with minimum supervision. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Why Join Us?

Gain hands‑on experience in business continuity and risk management. Learn how organisations prepare for and respond to disruptions and crises. Work closely with experienced professionals in a real corporate environment. Build a strong foundation for a career in business continuity, risk, or operational resilience.

Internship Duration

Starting November, up to 6 months.

Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance — regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.

Tomorrow Begins Today We are the leading integrated telco in Malaysia, connecting people and businesses to a world of possibilities. Tomorrow Begins Today, as we make aspiration achievable today with reliable connectivity and simple experiences. We deeply believe that the key element to our success has always been our people. Visit our careers page to learn more about #LifeAtMaxis. #SimplyMaxis Culture To realise our shared vision to be the leading integrated telco in Malaysia, we have embedded the language of commitment, performance, and possibilities to embody our culture values. Our #SimplyMaxis culture encompasses four values which are ‘Keep It Simple’, ‘Focus On Real Customer Needs’, ‘Go For Gold’, and ‘Celebrate Winning Together’. Watch these videos and hear from our people who live and breathe our #SimplyMaxis culture.