Operational Resilience & Business Continuity Lead

Bank of Jordan; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of Jordan is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the Business Continuity Management program for its Saudi Arabia branches. You will oversee the development of resilience frameworks, policies, and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and best practices.

You will head BIA, risk assessments, and the design of continuity, crisis management, and disaster recovery plans. Regular testing, crisis simulations, and continuous improvement will ensure readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Information Systems, Business Administration, or related field.
• At least 8 years in BCM or Risk Management, with 3+ years in management.
• Certifications such as CBCI, MBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor, CBCP preferred.
• Strong capability in conducting BIA.
• Extensive knowledge of BCM, DR, and ISO 22301 requirements.
• Familiar with SAMA regulations.
• Excellent planning, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Proficient with corporate IT systems and reporting tools.
• Understanding of internal and external policies and regulatory updates.

Responsibilities

• Manage BCM program across Bank of Jordan – Saudi Arabia branches.
• Develop and maintain BCM and Operational Resilience frameworks, policies, and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Lead Business Impact Analysis (BIA), risk assessments, and the development of Business Continuity, Crisis Management, and Disaster Recovery (DR) plans.
• Ensure the readiness and effectiveness of business continuity and disaster recovery capabilities through regular testing, crisis simulations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and regulatory authorities to ensure compliance with SAMA requirements, ISO 22301, and other applicable standards.
• Monitor emerging regulations, industry trends, and best practices, recommending enhancements to strengthen operational resilience.
• Support incident and crisis management activities to ensure uninterrupted delivery of critical business services.
• Prepare management reports, KPIs, and KRIs related to business continuity and operational resilience.
• Promote a culture of business continuity through training, awareness programs, and advisory support across the organization.

Skills

Business Continuity

Risk Management

BIA

ISO 22301

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems or Business Administration

Job description

Bank of Jordan is seeking a seasoned professional to lead the Business Continuity Management program for its Saudi Arabia branches. You will oversee the development of resilience frameworks, policies, and procedures in line with regulatory requirements and best practices.

You will head BIA, risk assessments, and the design of continuity, crisis management, and disaster recovery plans. Regular testing, crisis simulations, and continuous improvement will ensure readiness.