Senior Assistant Director, Business Continuity Management (3 Year Contract Renewable)

GMP Banking; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution based in Singapore is seeking a Senior Business Continuity Manager to oversee business continuity planning and crisis management initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in the field, strong planning and analytical skills, and the ability to lead teams to enhance organizational resiliency. This role offers a dynamic environment where you can drive change and promote a resilience culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in Business Continuity Planning, Crisis Management, and Operational Resilience.
• Strong planning and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in a group.
• Capability to manage pressure and adapt to change.

Responsibilities

• Lead BCM specialists in executing business continuity management activities.
• Develop strategies for business continuity and operational resiliency.
• Oversee BCM framework development including policies and procedures.
• Coordinate incident response and recovery efforts across business units.

Skills

Business Continuity Planning (BCP)

Crisis Management (CM)

Operational Resilience

Analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

As part of the Enterprise Risk Management Office (ERMO), you will join a closely knit and passionate team dedicated to building resilience capabilities across the group. You will play a central role in engaging with the various Research Entities (REs), driving critical business continuity and crisis management initiatives, and shaping a stronger, more agile organisation.

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor BCM specialists to drive the execution of business continuity management activities for the group and its Research Entities.
• Develop and implement strategies for business continuity and operational resiliency to ensure Agency can withstand and recover from disruptions
• Develop and enhance BCM framework, including policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Oversee the operationalisation of the BCM review cycle for Risk Analysis & Review, Business Impact Analysis, Recovery Strategies and Recovery Procedures.
• Serve as lead advisory for BCM related matters to all business units and stakeholders including risk and control groups and senior management, coordinating incident response and recovery efforts.
• Lead senior management and board reporting matters. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management, offering insights and recommendations.
• Drive resilience culture by leading communication, education, and training initiatives that promote awareness and ownership across all levels of the Agency.
• Continuously improve processes, procedures, and tools, exploring innovative solutions with emerging threats.
• Stay ahead of evolving industry trends, regulations, and technologies to maintain a dynamic and forward-looking BCM function.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to promote BCM awareness and align initiatives with strategic objectives.

Job Requirements:

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Crisis Management (CM) and Operational Resilience
• Strong planning and analytical skills with an eye for details
• Able to work independently and in a group in a diverse environment
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changes
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and stakeholder management skills
• Working experience in a scientific or biomedical related company will be advantageous

GMP Recruitment Services (S) Pte Ltd | EA Licence: 09C3051 | EA Personnel: Jaremy Ong | Registration No: R1876766

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