Business Continuity Risk Officer

Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCOM); Makati; On-site; PHP 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCOM) is seeking a Business Continuity Risk Officer to develop, implement, and maintain comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure resilience of critical operations.

You will lead bank-wide BCP development, coordinate Unit Contingency Plans, perform business impact analyses and risk assessments, keep call tree and testing up to date, and report findings to senior management and the Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in any field, preferably business-related course.
• 1-3 years of cumulative experience in business continuity risk management.

Responsibilities

• Takes the lead in the development and maintenance of the Bank-wide BCP in line with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Ensure that the business units of the Bank develop and update annually or as necessary their respective Unit Contingency Plan (UCP) suited to the peculiarity of their operations.
• Ensure that business impact analysis and risk assessment is appropriately prepared and used as a basis for the development of the BCP.
• Ensure the BCP and Call Tree database stays current and tested.
• Identify and assess potential risks that could disrupt business operations, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Ensure that all employees are aware of their respective responsibilities with respect to their BCP.
• Identify interdependence of one business unit to another business unit.
• Ensure prioritization and other business continuity requirements are communicated to the Senior Management and the Board of Directors so that the necessary resources can be allocated.
• Report the results of annual test gap analysis to the Senior Management and Board of Directors.
• Monitor any deficiency/gap that needs corrective action.
• Report to the appropriate level of management (e.g. BCP Directorate, Risk Oversight Committee, Executive Management) on events/opportunities that impacts the Banks business continuity framework or BCP process of the Bank and of the business/line.
• Performs secretariat function for the BCP Directorate.
• Prepares and maintains records of meetings

Education

Bachelor7s degree

Job description

The Business Continuity Risk Officer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining a comprehensive business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure the resilience and continuity of critical business operations in the face of unforeseen events, natural disasters, or disruptions.

• Takes the lead in the development and maintenance of the Bank-wide BCP in line with relevant regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Ensure that the business units of the Bank develop and update annually or as necessary their respective Unit Contingency Plan (UCP) suited to the peculiarity of their operations.
• Ensure that business impact analysis and risk assessment is appropriately prepared and used as a basis for the development of the BCP.
• Ensure the BCP and Call Tree database stays current and tested.
• Identify and assess potential risks that could disrupt business operations, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
• Ensure that all employees are aware of their respective responsibilities with respect to their BCP.
• Identify interdependence of one business unit to another business unit.
• Ensure prioritization and other business continuity requirements are communicated to the Senior Management and the Board of Directors so that the necessary resources can be allocated.
• Report the results of annual test gap analysis to the Senior Management and Board of Directors.
• Monitor any deficiency/gap that needs corrective action.
• Report to the appropriate level of management (e.g. BCP Directorate, Risk Oversight Committee, Executive Management) on events/opportunities that impacts the Bank’s business continuity framework or BCP process of the Bank and of the business/line.
• Performs secretariat function for the BCP Directorate.
• Prepares and maintains records of meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any field, preferably business-related course.
• 1-3 years of cumulative experience in business continuity risk management.