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About the Role

Responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining AIA's Business Continuity Management program. The role involves ensuring that the organization can continue critical operations during and after a disaster or disruption. BCM & Technology Risk works closely with various departments to identify risks, develop contingency plans, and conduct regular drills and testing of business continuity procedures.

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Develop and Implement BCM Framework: Design and implement a comprehensive business continuity management framework that aligns with industry standards and best practice
Threat Assessment & Business Impact Analysis (BIA): Conduct threat assessments and business impact analyses to identify potential threats and critical business functions.
Disaster Recovery Planning: Collaborate with IT and other departments to ensure disaster recovery strategies are in place and aligned with business continuity plans
BCM Policy & Procedures: ensure business continuity policies, procedures, and guidelines, are executed in Business Unit level and ensuring they are regularly updated to reflect organizational changes
Training and Awareness: Lead training sessions and awareness programs for employees at all levels to ensure understanding of business continuity processes and responsibilities.
Testing & Simulations: Plan and execute regular BCM drills and simulations, ensuring that employees and systems are well-prepared for potential disruptions.
Crisis Management: Act as a key member of the crisis management team, providing guidance and coordination during actual disruptions or incidents
.Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with relevant BCM regulations and standards, and prepare reports for senior management on the status of BCM readiness.
Vendor and Third-Party Management: Coordinate with business user to ensure that their external vendors and partner's business continuity plans align with the organization's BCM framework.
Continuous Improvement: Monitor industry trends and developments in BCM, making recommendations for continuous improvement of the BCM program.
To develop, establish, and implement policies and frameworks for IT security and risk management (internal and external requirements).
To conduct thorough assessments to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities within the organization's IT systems.
Work closely with IT and business teams to ensure that IT risks are managed effectively
To monitor closely the result of Security Assessment Framework (SAF).
To analyse the financial, safety, and security threats that the company may face.
To provide expert advice to the organization on IT Risk Management matters.
Keep abreast of industry trends, threats, and vulnerabilities to ensure the organization's IT systems are adequately protected.

Job Requirements:

Experience - A minimum 5 years / 3 years experience for the role of assistant manager / senior associate working in some aspect of life insurance business either in a operational or a control function be it risk management/risk consultant, finance, investment, insurance operation or internal auditor would all be useful preparation for an operational risk role
Experience as BCM Manager and Technology Risk
Ability to think laterally, learn quickly and demonstrate commitment to high-quality delivery
Work with data, prepare reports, communicate messages effectively in writing and through charts and tables is essential
Disposition -generally curious, inclined to question and challenge while always approaching issues in a positive and mature way, seeking solutions and taking responsibility for getting resolution
Background - risk management background is preferred. A good understanding of and ability to articulate key concepts such as 3 lines of defense, oversight and assurance are essential.