Specialist - Business Continuity Management at MTN Nigeria

 Reports To: Manager Enterprise Risk Management

Division: MoMo Payment Service Bank

Description:

• Perform a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to assess internal and external threats and the risk they pose to the business
• Provide recommendations for mitigation strategies to reduce or eliminate identified risks
• Build relationships with key stakeholders in order to understand individual continuity risk and regulatory impacts
• Develop and retain overall responsibility for the implementation and ongoing maintenance and/or enhancement of the Momo PSB BCM program
• Monitor, resolve, and close actions on the BCM Risk Register
• Collaborate with business and Technology teams to facilitate the develop and implementation of disaster recovery plans for critical platforms, systems and applications
• Ensure Technology and Information Security related BCM and disaster recovery plans are reviewed and up to date
• Lead the testing of recovery support and business resumption procedures
• Define, maintain, and update disaster recovery testing methodologies and plans according to the BCM methodologies and practices
• Maintain planning and information platforms/tools used to support crisis management plans
• Define and disseminate instructions and supporting information to key staff regarding how to respond during an emergency
• Lead the Command Center for response and recovery activities during crises, disasters and/or other emergencies
• Oversee the development and dissemination of reports to relevant stakeholders regarding BCM activities
• Provide BCM subject matter expertise as required
• Assess the Business Continuity implications of proposed technological or organizational changes
• Remain abreast of Business Continuity evolutions and apply innovative thinking to existing Business Continuity concepts
• Support operations in preparation for industry certifications programs
• Facilitate the operationalization of the company Business Resilience Committee

Education:

• First degree in Risk Management or any related field
• Professional qualification in Business Continuity Management such as Certificate of Business Continuity Institute (CBCI), or Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) is an added advantage
• Professional membership or Associate Member of Business Continuity Institute

Experience:

• 3 - 7 years of relevant work experience in implementing Business Continuity Management, Disaster Recovery and Crisis Management plan
• At least 3 years’ experience within a Fintech, financial sector or banking industry
• Experience working in a medium to large organization in the financial sector
• Experience in e-commerce and electronic payment business is advantageous