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Manager - Business Continuity

Unlock employer Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 20 Jun 2026

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Hybrid
  • Apply from abroad
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

As the Manager - Business Continuity Management Systems (BCMS), you will be responsible for establishing, implementing, and maintaining the company's enterprise-wide Business Continuity Management System in alignment with ISO 22301, enterprise risk management principles, internal control expectations, and relevant regulatory requirements. You will ensure the organization's ability to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disruptive incidents by developing robust continuity strategies, conducting business impact analyses, facilitating risk assessments, coordinating crisis management activities, and driving organizational resilience.

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Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and maintain the organization's Business Continuity Management System in accordance with ISO 22301 and industry best practices.
  • Lead and facilitate enterprise-wide BIAs to identify critical processes, dependencies, recovery objectives, and potential vulnerabilities.
  • Develop, maintain, and test business continuity plans (BCPs), disaster recovery plans (DRPs), and crisis management procedures.
  • Serve as a key member of the Crisis Management Team (CMT) and support real-time incident coordination.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 22301, UAE regulatory requirements, and internal governance standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Risk Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
  • Professional certifications such as CBCI, ISO 22301 Lead Implementer/Auditor, DRII (ABCP/CFCP), or equivalent is highly preferred.
  • 7 to 10 years of experience in business continuity, resilience, risk management, internal audit, assurance, or crisis management.
  • Strong knowledge of ISO 22301, crisis management frameworks, operational resilience principles, enterprise risk management, and risk and control concepts.

Competencies

  • Business Continuity & Resilience
  • Business Impact Analysis and Risk Assessment
  • Enterprise Risk Management and Crisis Management
  • Disaster Recovery Coordination and Incident Response
  • Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Our Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive compensation packages and comprehensive medical insurance to support you and your family.
  • Flexibility to balance work and life, with hybrid work options tailored to role requirements.
  • Access to exclusive discount programs, offering savings across various lifestyle and leisure experiences across the UAE.

If you are performance-driven and possess an inquisitive mind with the agility to navigate ambiguity, you will thrive here. Apply now!

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