Business Continuity Consultant

Role Overview

NOZOM is seeking a skilled Business Continuity Consultant to lead and enhance initiatives focused on business continuity, crisis management, and organizational resilience. The specialist will play a critical role in safeguarding business operations through comprehensive planning and coordination efforts.

Primary Duties

• Perform Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to identify essential business functions and their interdependencies.
• Establish and regularly review Recovery Time Objectives (RTO), Recovery Point Objectives (RPO), and prioritize recovery efforts accordingly.
• Create, update, and manage Business Continuity Plans (BCP) to address potential disruptions.
• Assist in conducting crisis management drills, emergency response readiness, and disaster recovery simulations.
• Undertake risk assessments and propose mitigation and recovery approaches.
• Collaborate closely with both business units and IT teams to synchronize BCP with IT Disaster Recovery strategies.
• Oversee the maintenance of BCM policies, procedural documents, comprehensive reports, and ensure audit readiness.
• Contribute to awareness programs and facilitate business continuity training sessions.
• Ensure all continuity practices conform to ISO 22301 standards and relevant regulations.

Candidate Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Systems, or related disciplines.
• Between four and six years of experience within Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, or Operational Risk management roles.
• Hands-on expertise with Business Impact Analysis, Business Continuity Planning, Recovery Time and Point Objectives, risk analysis, and continuity drills.
• Strong familiarity with ISO 22301 standards.
• Holding certifications in Business Continuity Management or ISO 22301 is advantageous.
• Outstanding communication and skills in managing diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in Arabic is mandatory.
• Candidates must be based in Riyadh or willing to relocate.