Business Continuity & Resilience Executive | Business Continuity & Resilien at Job Opportunities | MCB Group

Port Louis, Port Louis, Mauritius -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Continuity Management, Operational Resilience, Crisis Management, Disaster Recovery, Project Management, Risk Management, Communication, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving, Regulatory Compliance, Testing and Simulation, Business Impact Analysis, Stakeholder Engagement, Reporting, IT Systems Understanding, Resilience Strategies

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Embarking within MCB’s Risk Strategic Business Unit (SBU) is an exciting opportunity and establishes a solid foundation for a career in banking. By joining Business Continuity & Resilience BU as Business Continuity & Resilience Executive, you will be called upon to contribute in the design, implementation and maintenance of an effective business continuity management framework for MCB Group. We are on the lookout for: Job Vacancy: Business Continuity & Resilience Executive In this role you will: • Framework Design & Implementation: Drive the end-to-end design and implementation of a robust Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Operational Resilience framework across MCB. This includes leading Business Impact Analyses (BIA), developing resilience strategies, and defining comprehensive Business Continuity Plans (BCP) for the critical departments and mission-critical activities of the Group. • Technology Resilience Oversight: Oversee the design and effectiveness of Disaster Recovery strategies to ensure IT service continuity aligns with business risk appetite, recovery objectives, and regulatory resilience standards. • Testing, Simulation & Validation: Establish and execute a comprehensive testing and simulation program to validate recovery capabilities and provide independent assurance that MCB can maintain critical services during a disruption. • Crisis Management & Advisory: Act as a central coordinator during crisis invocations, facilitating communication between the Recovery Teams, Business Units and the Executive Crisis Teams. Serve as the subject matter expert for Business Units on contingency measures, regulatory queries, and emerging resilience best practices. • Independent Oversight & Reporting: Provide independent oversight, continuous monitoring, and structured reporting on MCB’s resilience posture to the appropriate governing bodies and committees. Ensure ongoing alignment with international standards (such as ISO 22301) and evolving regulatory mandates. To succeed, you will be required to demonstrate the following competencies: • Consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances; • Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences; • Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments; • Plans and prioritises work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals; • Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity. We are looking for candidates who have a minimum of: Either • A completed Degree in Banking & Finance/Business Administration/Risk Management or Information Technology; • At least 5 years’ previous working experience in Risk Management/Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery/Crisis Management or equivalent discipline, preferably in the banking sector. Or • At least 7 years’ equivalent working experience in Risk Management/Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery/Crisis Management or equivalent discipline, preferably in the banking sector. And • Previous experience in Project Management as an advantage; • Certification in Business Continuity Management as an advantage; • A good understanding of IT systems and Disaster Recovery concepts. A combination of both qualification & experience will be considered. Should this opportunity match your career aspirations, skills and competencies, click on ‘Apply’ to complete your online application. Please ensure all required information is accurately entered in relevant sections. Any incomplete application will not be considered. Kindly attach a complete CV when applying. Candidates going through the selection process during the recruitment exercise will be required to provide 2 professional references. As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidate(s) will be required to provide a valid Certificate of Character of less than 3 months. The deadline for submission of application is 23 March 2026. Management reserves the right not to appoint anyone following this advert. #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

The Business Continuity & Resilience Executive will design, implement, and maintain a business continuity management framework for MCB Group. This includes overseeing disaster recovery strategies, executing testing programs, and coordinating crisis management efforts.