Job description

The Assistant Manager – Business Continuity & Crisis Management (GRC) role in the United Arab Emirates is responsible for managing and delivering Business Continuity Management (BCM), IT Disaster Recovery (ITDR), and Crisis Management engagements within a Risk Advisory and Governance, Risk & Compliance context. The role involves end-to-end delivery of BCM and ITDR initiatives including enterprise framework design, Business Impact Analysis (BIA), Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), risk and threat assessments, recovery strategies, IT Disaster Recovery Plans, IT dependency mapping, crisis management, incident response and communication frameworks, as well as the development of training materials and execution of tabletop and simulation exercises. The position requires strong practical application of ISO 22301, ISO 27031, and leading BCM and Crisis Management standards and frameworks, with hands-on definition of MAO, MBCOs, RTOs, RPOs, and recovery strategies across complex operating environments. The role operates in line with KPMG standards, includes review and finalization of client reports, dashboards, and executive presentations, and supports business development, proposal development, practice quality management, methodology enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required, along with professional written and spoken English capability, and prior UAE or GCC experience is considered a strong advantage.