Regional Business Continuity Management (BCM) Lead

[Job ID: 1662073]

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced BCM professional to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of our Operational Resilience and Business Continuity Management framework across the Asia & Oceania region. In this sole-contributor role, you will ensure alignment with group policies and regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions, while driving a culture of resilience and preparedness.

Responsibilities:

1. Regional BCM Framework & Policy Ownership

• Define and maintain Operational Resilience Principles aligned with group standards and regulatory expectations
• Design, implement, and oversee a regional BCM policy, framework, and minimum standards
• Ensure consistency and proportionality across entities with varying business models and regulatory profiles
• Periodically review frameworks to reflect regulatory changes, audit findings, and lessons learned

2. Regulatory Alignment & Supervisory Readiness

• Interpret and translate BCM and Operational Resilience regulatory expectations (MAS, SFC, and other regional regulators)
• Act as the regional subject-matter expert for regulatory engagements, inspections, and audits
• Support businesses and local entities in embedding resilience principles and responding to regulatory queries

3. Governance, Oversight & Coordination

• Design and maintain regional BCM governance structures, committees, and reporting standards
• Define clear roles and accountability between regional oversight and local execution
• Coordinate with local BCM committees to ensure timely delivery of BCM obligations

4. Business Continuity Planning & Crisis Management

• Set region-wide standards for Business Impact Assessments (BIA), BCPs, and crisis management protocols
• Oversee local entities in developing and maintaining actionable plans for critical functions
• Ensure crisis management structures and communication protocols are clearly defined

5. Testing, Exercises & Continuous Improvement

• Design and deliver an annual regional BCM testing and exercise programme
• Review and challenge test outcomes, identify gaps, and ensure timely remediation
• Document results and secure management sign-off

6. Stakeholder Engagement & Advisory

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior management and cross-functional teams
• Provide guidance, training, and awareness to local BCM coordinators and stakeholders
• Promote a strong Operational Resilience culture across the region

Requirements:

• Minimum 7+ years of experience in BCM or Operational Resilience within financial services
• Hands-on experience designing and implementing BCM frameworks, crisis management protocols, and testing programmes
• Proven ability to operate independently in a regional role
• Experience engaging with regulators and supporting internal/external audits
• Strong policy design, regulatory interpretation, and stakeholder management skills
• Structured, methodical, and audit-defensible approach
• Ability to influence without direct authority and balance group standards with local nuances
• Strong knowledge of MAS and SFC BCM expectations
• Experience covering BCM in other Asia Pacific jurisdictions

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. However, rest assured that all applications will be updated to our resume bank for future opportunities.

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