Business Continuity Manager

Philippine Business Bank (PBB) is a thrift savings bank that focuses on serving corporate clients and small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The bank offers a broad range of banking products and services, including cash management, retail and corporate lending, deposit accounts, international trade finance, and treasury and trust solutions. PBB operates a growing branch network, with 160 branches as of April 6, 2021, located in key SME hubs such as Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, and Quezon City. It also has a strong presence in highly urbanized cities outside Metro Manila, including Cebu, Davao, and Bacolod, providing career opportunities in dynamic business environments.

The The Unit Head coordinates continuity planning, readiness testing, and crisis support activities across the organization. The role also ensures that continuity documentation, evidence, and recovery procedures meet regulatory and audit standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the implementation of the bank's Business Continuity Program.
• Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) and continuity risk assessments.
• Develop, update, and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRP).
• Coordinate continuity drills, tabletop exercises, and recovery tests.
• Support crisis coordination activities and assist the Crisis Management Team (CMT) during disruptions.
• Maintain audit‑ready continuity documentation aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with IT, Facilities, HR, Corporate Affairs, and business units to ensure integrated continuity and recovery capabilities.
• Prepare structured continuity reports and readiness assessments for ORMBC Head review.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Operational Risk, or Crisis Management (banking experience preferred).
• Certifications (CBCP, MBCI, DRII, ISO 22301) are advantageous but not required.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Structured thinker with strong documentation discipline.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multi-unit activities.
• Governance-oriented mindset with high attention to detail.