Risk & Business Continuity Manager

Job description / Role

Job Description

Responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the organization's risk management and business continuity frameworks. This role ensures the identification, assessment, and mitigation of risks while maintaining a robust business continuity strategy to safeguard operations against potential disruptions.

• Develop and implement a comprehensive risk management framework, policies, and procedures aligned with international best practices.
• Identify, assess, and monitor strategic, operational, financial, and fraud risks, including emerging risks.
• Establish and track Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and ensure mitigation plans are effectively implemented.
• Conduct risk assessments and scenario analyses to evaluate potential threats to the organization.
• Work closely with business units to integrate risk management into strategic planning and decision-making.
• Provide risk reports and insights to senior management and the board, supporting informed decision-making.
• Lead the anti-fraud and anti-corruption program and assessment to ensure proper controls are in place and effective.
• Lead the coordination of Internal Control Review (ICR) exercise in accordance with management direction to ensure completeness and effectiveness of ICR exercise.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a business continuity management (BCM) policy, framework, and strategy.
• Identify critical business processes, assets, and dependencies, ensuring resilience against disruptions.
• Design and maintain the organization's Business Continuity Plan (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).
• Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) to assess the potential impact of operational disruptions.
• Implement and oversee testing and exercising of BCP and DR plans, ensuring organizational readiness.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure continuity and disaster recovery capabilities.
• Coordinate with Technology teams to establish the disaster recovery plans for critical IT systems and infrastructure.
• Establish and oversee the incident response framework, ensuring rapid and effective crisis management.
• Develop communication protocols for crisis situations, ensuring proper coordination with leadership and key stakeholders.
• Lead post-incident reviews, identifying lessons learned and improving response strategies.
• Provide training and awareness programs on risk management, business continuity, and crisis preparedness.
• Promote a risk-aware culture across the organization, ensuring proactive risk identification and mitigation.
• Conduct BCP and DR drills to test response effectiveness and employee preparedness.
• Work closely with IT, operations, compliance, and legal teams to integrate risk management and business continuity into daily operations.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulators, auditors, and external partners on risk and business continuity matters.
• Prepare and present risk and continuity reports to senior management, committees, and regulatory authorities.

Personal Skills

• Master's degree in business, risk management, or relevant domain (preferred).
• 12+ years of experience in relevant field.
• 10+ years of experience in relevant field (if master's holder).
• Lead and mentor the Risk & Business Continuity Teams.
• Foster a culture of ethical behavior, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and motivate a team of professionals.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple complex and confidential tasks.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.

Technical Skills

• Professional certifications such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP), ISO 31000, or similar are preferred.
• Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks (ISO 31000, COSO), business continuity standards (ISO 22301), and crisis management protocols.
• Experience in conducting risk assessments, scenario analyses, and business impact analyses (BIA).

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.

About the Company

Giza Systems, a leading systems integrator in the MEA region, designs and deploys industry-specific technology solutions for asset-intensive industries such as the telecoms, utilities, oil and gas, hospitality and real estate among other market sectors. We help our clients streamline their operations and businesses through our portfolio of solutions, managed services, and consultancy practice. Our team of 1000 professionals are spread throughout the region with anchor offices in Cairo, Riyadh, Dubai, Doha, Nairobi, Dar-es-Salaam, Abuja, Kampala and New Jersey, allowing us to service an ever-increasing client base in over 40 countries.