Reporting to the Group Head of Risk, the job holder will be responsible for group development, implementation and maintenance of BCM policies that ensure the resilience and continuity of an institution, in the event of major operational disruptions.Key responsibilities will include:
- Ensure that business continuity planning forms an integral part of the overall risk management of an institution and that business continuity processes are documented and embedded in an organization’s operations.
- Take a leading role in the setting up of the Banks Disaster Recovery Site.
- Regularly test the Banks BCM plan to ensure that banks readiness in case of any disaster/contingent.
- Document both pre and post test reports and ensure corrective action is taken.
- Regularly review the Banks BCM polices in line with the test results and changing environment.
- Train all employees across the bank and ensure they are aware of their roles in the implementation of the Business Continuity Plan.
- Ensure compliance with all Prudential Guidelines and all other regulatory and legal requirements related to Business Continuity Management.
- Periodically conduct a business impact analysis (BIA) as defined in the policies and ensure sign off by department/function heads through a formal process stipulating that they understand, accept and verify BIA’s are correct.
- Coordinator of business continuity activities in the bank.
- Carry out tabletop exercises for team leaders
- Participate in review of all the banks policies and procedures
- Participate/assist in the implementation of the framework for Operational Risk
- Consult with individual areas, identifying needs, gathering information, and analyzing data to assist in their development of a disaster recovery plan.
- Consults with corporate systems to ensure appropriate backup systems are in place and have been tested to meet established recovery timeframes
- Manages and coordinates the emergency communication team during a corporate-wide disaster.
- Creates and revises guidelines, instructions, surveys, and forms for the disaster recovery plan process
- Prepares management reports regarding individual plans and overall plan status as necessary
- Maintains awareness of current legal/compliance requirements for disaster recovery plan and standards. Interprets and applies principles to maintain compliance
- Assist in other areas of developing the operational Risk framework
Knowledge and Skills requirements:
- Business related degree or equivalent at the minimum.
- Team player with good analytical and excellent customer service skills.
- Posses strong analytical and numerical skills
- Thorough knowledge of Banking operations, CBK prudential, risk management and BCM guidelines
- Highly proficient in Microsoft office software applications especially Excel. Word etc.
- Self starter and innovative.
- Posses’ leadership skills.
- Previous experience in BCM will be an added advantage
Qualifying candidates should send their application letter together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, to hr@finabank.com. Closing Date: February 24th, 2009
NB: Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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