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

GMP RECRUITMENT SERVICES (S) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking an experienced candidate for a critical role in Enterprise Risk Management. The successful applicant will lead BCM initiatives, develop strategies for operational resiliency, and manage a passionate team. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience in Business Continuity Planning, strong analytical and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This role offers opportunities to shape a resilient organization.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of relevant experience in BCP, CM, and Operational Resilience.
• Strong planning and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor BCM specialists for execution of business continuity management.
• Develop and implement strategies for business continuity and operational resiliency.
• Provide updates and insights to senior management regarding BCM initiatives.

Skills

Business Continuity Planning

Crisis Management

Operational Resilience

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

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.