Business Continuity Specialist

Chrisjac; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment company is seeking a Business Continuity Specialist in Kuala Lumpur. This role involves identifying corporate risks, reviewing business processes, and developing risk management strategies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and 2-5 years of relevant experience in risk management or governance. The position offers an opportunity to work closely with the Group Chief Risk Officer to enhance business continuity measures across diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor degree in relevant field.
• 2-5 years of experience in risk management or business continuity.
• Strong knowledge of risk management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the Group Risk Officer in planning continuity management.
• Develop and maintain Business Continuity and Crisis Management Plans.
• Manage identification and assessment of identified risks.
• Compile risk reports and promote risk awareness culture.

Skills

Risk management

Business continuity planning

Presentation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Good communication

Education

Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

• Position title: Business Continuity Specialist
• Position type: Permanent; Full-time
• Salary: RM 8000-10000
• Location: Kuala Lumpur: Central Business District

Chrisjac Recruitment are assisting our corporate client, a local conglomerate with vast diversified business activities in Malaysia to identify and recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Risk and Business Continuity professional officer. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified risk management professional to join this conglomerate group of companies with business operations spanning across various sectors and industries.

Role & Responsibilities

As Business Continuity Management Specialist, you will be proactively identify corporate risk across each individual group company, reviewing all business areas including Operations, Finance, Contracts, assessing what should be in place and identifying gaps which could mean corporate risk. Upon critically assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of existing risk mitigation process, you will undertake the development, implementation and ongoing improvement of the business continuity management (BCM) and operational framework. In this role, you will be working closely and support the Group Chief Risk Officer to illustrate potential risk areas within the business and formulate mitigation plans and programs.

• To support the Group Risk Officer in the planning and executing the Group Continuity Management across the Group.
• Support the Group Risk Officer in the execution of the Group wide business continuity strategies and initiatives.
• To assist Group CRO to develop and maintain Business Continuity Plan and Crisis Management Plan for the Group.
• Manage the process of identification, assessment, resolution and escalation of identified risks through governance structure.
• Assist in the evaluation, assessment and profiling of identified risks.
• Compilation of risk reports.
• Review action plans implemented to mitigate identified risks.
• Promote risk awareness culture within the Group of companies.

Qualifications & Experience Required

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Business Administration, Accounting & Finance/Audit, Actuarial Science/Insurance, Engineering, Risk Management or equivalent.
• At least 2-5 years of work experience in risk management and business continuity management or Corporate Governance capacity.
• Preferably experience in public listed company or regulatory agencies.
• Possess strong and sound knowledge on risk management and business continuity methodologies.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong presentation and management skills.