Business Continuity Planning Manager (ASA Microfinance Bank Pakistan Limited)

To lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Bank’s Business Continuity Management framework. This role ensures that the MFB can withstand disruptions (system failures, or regional instability in Pakistan) and recover critical microfinance operations within regulatory timelines set by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). Key Responsibilities: • Formulate and maintain the Bank’s BCM Policy, Business Continuity Plans (BCPs), and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs) aligned with SBP’s regulatory guidelines for MFBs. • Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) for critical functions, • Identify threats specific to Pakistan’s MFB landscape (e.g., political protests blocking urban branches, load-shedding in rural areas, flooding in Southern Punjab/Sindh). C. Testing & Drills • Plan and execute bi-annual BCP drills, including "table-top" exercises for senior management and live failover tests for branch banking operations. • Coordinate with IT department for DR testing to ensure customer data (CNIC, loan history) is recoverable within the Recovery Time Objective (RTO). D. Governance & Compliance • Act as Secretary to the BCP Committee (BCPC). Manage meeting coordination, reporting, and status tracking for the board. • Ensure all SOPs under the Governance Desk maintain document integrity and control embedding for audit trails. • Conduct training sessions for branch managers and operations staff on emergency response (fire, robbery, natural disasters) Qualifications & Experience: • Minimum 8–10, years in Banking/Financial Services & 3-4 years in BCP