Manager, Business Continuity Management

Hong Leong Assurance; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in Malaysia is seeking a Business Continuity Management specialist to develop, implement, and maintain their business continuity framework. The ideal candidate will have at least five years' experience in BCM within financial institutions, strong communication and analytical skills, and a Bachelor's degree. This role is crucial for ensuring the organization can recover from disruptions and minimize risks effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years relevant working experience in BCM within a financial institution or consulting.
• Proficient knowledge of IT Risk, IT Compliance, and IT Audit.
• Good writing skills and internal control knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the business continuity management framework.
• Train and educate staff on the BCM program.
• Collaborate with departments to integrate BCM with risk management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Planning and organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Informed judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certification in BCM (CBCP or DRCE)

Job description

This position is responsible for the overall development, implementation and maintenance of the Company’s business continuity management framework. This role is crucial in ensuring that HLA can continue to operate and recover from unforeseen events and disruptions, thereby minimizing financial loss and reputational damage.

Responsibilities

A) Business Continuity Management

• Develop and maintain business continuity management framework, including policies and procedures.
• Facilitate, review and challenge risk assessments and business impact assessments that takes into consideration the potential threats and vulnerabilities to HLA’s business operations.
• Review and test organization wide and departmental business continuity plans.
• Train and educate staff on HLA’s business continuity program.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure BCM is integrated with HLA’s overall risk management framework.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure BCM is integrated within critical business functions.
• Responsible to ensure HLA’s BCM complies with applicable laws and regulation.
• Assist with the management of a crisis, such as a natural disaster or cyberattack.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to develop and implement disaster recovery plans.

B) Outsourcing

• Review due diligence documentation for technology outsourcing activities application, including new outsourcing arrangements and renewal or renegotiating of existing arrangements. Coordinate annual performance and due diligence review of Technology Outsourcing Service Providers with the business units.
• Compile and prepare Technology related Annual Outsourcing Plan & ensure timely submission to BNM.

C) Others

• Participate in risk management projects and working groups as assigned by the Head of Technology Risk & Business Continuity Management.
• Perform other duties to support the business continuity management function and overall risk management objectives.
• Ensure compliance with Company and regulatory risk management policies and guidelines.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree. Certification in BCM such as CBCP or DRCE will be an added advantage.

Proficient knowledge of IT Risk / IT Compliance / IT Audit.

Minimum 5 years relevant working experience in BCM in a financial institution, related financial services functions or consulting firms.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work across departmental line as a team player and exercise informed judgment and advice in regulatory and risk management matters.

Able to work independently or as part of a team. Good writing skills. Good internal control knowledge.

Highly desired skills

• Analytical skills and an eye for detail
• Critical thinking
• Planning and organizational skills
• Ability to understand broader business issues