Risk and Business Continuity Dir...
New Cairo, Cairo
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Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
- Develop and lead the organization’s ERM framework and processes.
- Identify, assess, and prioritize key business risks across departments.
- Collaborate with department heads to develop mitigation strategies and risk response plans.
- Monitor risk exposure and report on risk status to executive leadership and board committees.
Business Continuity Management
- Design, implement, and maintain a robust business continuity management system (BCMS).
- Conduct business impact analyses (BIAs) and risk assessments to identify critical functions and dependencies.
- Develop and maintain incident response, crisis management, and recovery plans.
- Coordinate regular testing, training, and awareness programs to ensure readiness.
Compliance & Standards
- Ensure alignment with international standards such as ISO 31000 (risk management), ISO 22301 (business continuity), and other relevant frameworks.
- Support compliance with regulatory requirements and internal audit obligations.
- Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and consultants as needed.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership and department heads on risk and continuity matters.
- Promote a culture of risk awareness and resilience across the organization.
- Lead cross-functional teams during incidents or business disruptions.
Monitoring & Reporting
- Establish KPIs and metrics to measure the effectiveness of risk and continuity programs.
- Prepare regular reports for executive management and board-level updates.
- Recommend improvements based on lessons learned from exercises and real-world events.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance, Information Security, or a related field. Master’s degree is a must.
- Minimum of 20 years of experience in risk management, business continuity, or a related area, with at least 15 years in a leadership role .
- Proven experience in developing and managing enterprise-wide risk and continuity programs.
- Strong knowledge of risk assessment methodologies, business continuity planning (BCP), disaster recovery (DR), and crisis management.
- Familiarity with industry standards such as ISO 31000, ISO 22301, COBIT, COSO, NIST, or equivalent.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
