Business Continuity Officer

Role Description The Business Continuity Officer is a full-time, on-site role based in Makati. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining business continuity and disaster recovery plans to ensure critical banking operations can withstand and rapidly recover from disruptions. Day-to-day activities include conducting risk and impact assessments, coordinating with business units to identify critical processes, updating continuity documentation, and organizing regular tests and simulations of continuity and recovery procedures. The officer collaborates with internal stakeholders and external partners to align continuity strategies with regulatory requirements and bank policies, monitors emerging risks, and prepares clear reports and recommendations for management. The role also involves training employees on continuity protocols and supporting incident response efforts when unexpected events occur.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong Analytical Skills and a solid understanding of Business processes, risk assessment, and operational resilience.
• Candidates should possess excellent Communication and Interpersonal Communication skills for coordinating with cross-functional teams and presenting continuity plans and reports.
• Candidates should possess Customer Service orientation, with the ability to consider customer impact when designing and implementing continuity strategies.
• Relevant experience in business continuity management, risk management, or operational resilience within banking or financial services is highly beneficial.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, Risk Management, or a related field is preferred; professional certifications in business continuity (e.g., CBCP, ISO 22301) are an advantage.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure during incidents and recovery efforts.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards related to business continuity and disaster recovery in the banking sector.