KPMG Lower Gulf
Assistant Manager – Business Continuity & Crisis Management (ERS - GRC)
Dubai, UAEPosted 9 months ago
- Salary
- AED 20k–32k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Lead
- Field
- Legal & Compliance
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Key Responsibilities • Manage and deliver BCM, ITDR and Crisis Management engagements, including framework design, BIAs, BCPs, risk assessments, recovery strategies, ITDR plans, training, tabletop and simulation exercises. • Lead incident, crisis, business continuity and ITDR workstreams, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery in line with KPMG standards. • Act as a client liaison, building trusted relationships and providing practical, value-driven advice. • Review and finalize client deliverables, including reports, dashboards, and executive presentations. • Guide, coach, and review the work of Consultants and Senior Consultants. • Contribute to proposal development, business development initiatives, and thought leadership. • Support practice quality management, methodology enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives. Key Deliverables • Enterprise Business Continuity Frameworks & Plans • Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Recovery Strategies Business Continuity Plan Development IT Disaster Recovery Plans IT Dependency Mapping • Risk / Threat & Resilience Assessments • Crisis Management, Incident Response & Communication Frameworks • Training Materials and Exercise Reports Skills & Experience • 6–8 years of relevant experience in BCM, Crisis Management, Resilience, IT Resilience or Risk Advisory. • Strong practical knowledge of ISO 22301, ISO 27031 and leading BCM and Crisis Management standards and frameworks. • Hands-on experience defining MAO, MBCOs, RTOs, RPOs, and recovery strategies across complex environments. • Proven experience leading team members and delivering multiple engagements concurrently. • Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills. • Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Education & Certifications • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. Proficiency in write and spoken English. • CBCP, MBCI, ISO 22301 LA/LI, or equivalent certification (preferred). • Prior experience in the UAE/GCC is a strong advantage.
Requirements
6–8 years of relevant BCM, Crisis Management, Resilience, IT Resilience or Risk Advisory experience; Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline; CBCP, MBCI, ISO 22301 LA/LI, or equivalent certification (preferred). Prior UAE/GCC experience is advantageous.
Responsibilities
Manage and deliver BCM, ITDR and Crisis Management engagements, including framework design, BIAs, BCPs, risk assessments, recovery strategies, ITDR plans, training, tabletop and simulation exercises. Lead incident, crisis, business continuity and ITDR workstreams, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery in line with KPMG standards. Act as a client liaison, building trusted relationships and providing practical, value-driven advice. Review and finalize client deliverables, including reports, dashboards, and executive presentations. Guide, coach, and review the work of Consultants and Senior Consultants. Contribute to proposal development, business development initiatives, and thought leadership. Support practice quality management, methodology enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills
- Business Continuity Management (BCM)
- Crisis Management
- IT Disaster Recovery (ITDR)
- Risk Advisory
- ISO 22301
- ISO 27031
- MAO
- MBCO
- RTOs
- RPOs
- Business Impact Analysis (BIA)
- Recovery Strategies
- Incident Response
- Crisis Communications
- Stakeholder Management
- MS Word
- MS Excel
- MS PowerPoint
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