Business Continuity & Risk Management Expert (Manager)

Egis; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm in Riyadh is seeking a Junior Project Manager to assess corporate and operational risks. This role involves developing business continuity plans, conducting scenario analyses, and applying probabilistic modeling techniques. The ideal candidate will have over ten years of experience in risk assessment and a strong knowledge of ISO standards, making significant contributions to key urban projects in the region. A thorough understanding of Monte Carlo simulations is essential for success.

Qualifications

• More than 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience in corporate and operational risk assessment.
• Experience in scenario-based analysis and exercises.
• Practical experience in probabilistic modeling and Monte Carlo simulations.

Responsibilities

• Assess corporate and operational risks across business and support functions.
• Develop, review, and update risk registers and business continuity plans.
• Conduct scenario analysis and tabletop exercises.
• Apply probabilistic modeling for critical scenarios.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Documentation skills

Reporting skills

Job description

Overview

Company Description: Our Advisory Service Line is at the forefront of managing large-scale developments for some of the most prestigious clients in the region, including giga projects, municipalities, and other significant urban and real estate ventures. Our projects are focused on the early stages of development—such as feasibility, design, and planning—as well as post-delivery evaluations and optimization. With expertise in engineering, architecture, and technology, we shape the future of urban spaces and infrastructure. As a Junior Project Manager, you will play a key role in driving these visionary projects forward, focusing on the strategic and technical aspects that lay the foundation for successful developments.

Purpose

Responsible for assessing corporate and operational risks and developing, reviewing, and validating business continuity plans. The role applies probabilistic risk modeling and Monte Carlo simulations to test critical scenarios, quantify uncertainty, and support evidence based decision making in line with recognized risk and continuity standards.

Key responsibilities

• Assess corporate and operational risks across business and support functions.
• Develop, review, and update risk registers and business continuity plans.
• Prepare structured risk and continuity records, plans, and reports.
• Apply ISO 31000 and COSO ERM principles across all assessments.
• Conduct scenario analysis and tabletop exercises.
• Apply probabilistic modeling, including Monte Carlo simulation, for critical scenarios.
• Validate assumptions, recovery strategies, and impact assessments.
• Support risk and continuity awareness and practical training activities.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure consistent risk scoring and controls.

Qualifications

Required Experience

• More than 10 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven experience in corporate and operational risk assessment.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing risk registers and business continuity plans.
• Experience in scenario based analysis and exercises.
• Practical experience in probabilistic modeling and Monte Carlo simulations.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of ISO 31000 and COSO ERM frameworks.
• Working knowledge of ISO 22301 for business continuity.
• Capability in quantitative risk analysis and probabilistic modeling.
• Strong analytical, documentation, and reporting skills.