Business Continuity and Risk Management Specialist

Egis Group; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 299,000 - 375,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking a Business Continuity and Risk Management Specialist in Riyadh. The role involves assessing operational risks and developing business continuity plans using frameworks like ISO 31000. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience and expertise in risk analysis for technical systems. This position offers a full-time permanent contract, contributing to major infrastructure projects in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• More than 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in assessing operational risks for infrastructure technical systems.
• Experience in preparing risk registers and business continuity plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess operational risks across technical systems within industrial cities.
• Develop, review, and update risk registers and business continuity plans.
• Conduct scenario analysis, walkthroughs, and tabletop exercises.

Skills

Knowledge of ISO 31000 and COSO ERM frameworks

Working knowledge of ISO 22301 for business continuity

Strong documentation, coordination, and reporting skills

Job description

Business Continuity and Risk Management Specialist

• Full-time
• Business Line: Consulting and Operations
• Type of contract: Permanent contract
• Service Line: Advisory Direct
• Region: Middle East and South Asia
• Job Family: Advisory Services
• Profession: Consultancy

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 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 operational risks across technical systems within industrial cities.
• Developing, reviewing, and updating risk registers and business continuity plans.
• Prepare and maintain risk and continuity records, plans, and supporting documentation.
• Apply ISO 31000 and COSO ERM principles across technical systems within industrial cities under senior guidance.
• Support and carry out business impact analysis activities.
• Conduct scenario analysis, walkthroughs, and tabletop exercises.
• Support practical training and awareness sessions related to risk and continuity.
• Coordinate inputs from stakeholders to ensure consistency and completeness of records.

Required experience:

• More than 7 years of relevant professional experience.
• Experience in assessing operational risks for infrastructure technical systems like Electrical, Water and Roads' network within industrial cities.
• Experience in preparing risk registers and business continuity plans.
• Exposure to scenario based exercises and practical training activities.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of ISO 31000 and COSO ERM frameworks.
• Working knowledge of ISO 22301 for business continuity.
• Ability to support structured risk and continuity analysis.
• Strong documentation, coordination, and reporting skills.