An exciting opportunity is available for the position of Sr. Specialist, Risk & BCM, located in Riyadh. Reporting to the Manager of Risk Management, you will be a highly motivated Specialist in the growing Risk Management & BCM team. In this role, you will play a vital part in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks across the organization and managing the Business Continuity Management (BCM) function. You will also support the development and implementation of strong Risk & BCM frameworks.
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Location: Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia (On-site)
Job Type: Full-time
Role Responsibilities:
- Participate in the ongoing development, testing, and revision of the Business Continuity Plan (BCP), ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities that could disrupt critical business functions.
- Analyze the impact of potential disruptions on business operations, financial performance, and reputational risk.
- Analyze data and develop reports to communicate risk information to senior management.
- Assist in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies and action plans.
- Monitor compliance with Risk & BCM policies, procedures, and external regulations.
- Coordinate with all Strategic Business Units (SBUs) and Functions to develop and document recovery strategies for critical business processes.
- Stay updated on industry regulations and best practices in risk management and BCM.
- Facilitate and participate in BCP training and awareness programs for employees.
- Maintain and update business continuity documentation, including risk assessments and recovery plans.
- Conduct gap analyses to identify areas for improvement in the BCP.
- Support BCP testing and exercises, evaluating recovery plans and recommending improvements.
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to integrate risk management considerations into business processes.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, risk, project management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in a relevant role.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level correspondence.
- Experience with ServiceNow (particularly with onboarding or workflow management).
- Familiarity with GRC (Governance, Risk & Compliance) frameworks.
- Skills in Business Process Modeling, Business Intelligence (BI) tools, and data analysis/reporting tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Experience with risk management software is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Critical thinking skills to analyze information and identify potential risks and opportunities.
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English is required; additional language skills may be a plus.
