Business Continuity Consultant

NOZOM; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

NOZOM in Riyadh is seeking a Business Continuity Consultant to lead BIA, risk assessments, and the development of BCPs aligned with ISO 22301. The role collaborates with IT and business teams to ensure disaster recovery readiness and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field, 3–6 years of experience in business continuity or risk management, and strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of relevant experience in Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, or Operational Risk.
• Practical experience with BIA, BCP, RTO, RPO, risk assessments, and continuity exercises.
• Good knowledge of ISO 22301 and professional BCM or ISO 22301 certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and identify critical business processes and dependencies.
• Define and review RTO, RPO, and recovery priorities.
• Develop, maintain, and update Business Continuity Plans (BCP).
• Support crisis management, emergency response, and disaster recovery exercises.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Coordinate with business and technical teams to align BCP and IT Disaster Recovery plans.
• Maintain BCM policies, procedures, reports, and audit documentation.
• Support awareness sessions and business continuity training.
• Ensure alignment with ISO 22301 and regulatory requirements.

Skills

BIA

BCP

RTO/RPO

Crisis management

Risk assessments

ISO 22301

Education

Bachelor's degree related field

Tools

ISO 22301

Job description

We are hiring: Business Continuity Consultant

NOZOM is looking for a Business Continuity Specialist to support the development and implementation of business continuity, crisis management, and organizational resilience initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and identify critical business processes and dependencies.
• Define and review RTO, RPO, and recovery priorities.
• Develop, maintain, and update Business Continuity Plans (BCP).
• Support crisis management, emergency response, and disaster recovery exercises.
• Conduct risk assessments and recommend appropriate mitigation and recovery strategies.
• Coordinate with business and technical teams to ensure alignment between BCP and IT Disaster Recovery plans.
• Maintain BCM policies, procedures, reports, and audit documentation.
• Support awareness sessions and business continuity training.
• Ensure alignment with ISO 22301 and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 3-6 years of relevant experience in Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, or Operational Risk.
• Practical experience with BIA, BCP, RTO, RPO, risk assessments, and continuity exercises.
• Good knowledge of ISO 22301.
• Professional BCM or ISO 22301 certification is preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.