Location: United Arab Emirates

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver BCM, ITDR and Crisis Management engagements, including framework design, BIAs, BCPs, risk assessments, recovery strategies, ITDR plans, training, tabletop and simulation exercises.
• Lead incident, crisis, business continuity and ITDR workstreams, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery in line with KPMG standards.
• Act as a client liaison, building trusted relationships and providing practical, value-driven advice.
• Review and finalize client deliverables, including reports, dashboards, and executive presentations.
• Guide, coach, and review the work of Consultants and Senior Consultants.
• Contribute to proposal development, business development initiatives, and thought leadership.
• Support practice quality management, methodology enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Deliverables

• Enterprise Business Continuity Frameworks & Plans
• Business Impact Analysis (BIA) & Recovery Strategies

Business Continuity Plan Development
IT Disaster Recovery Plans

IT Dependency Mapping
• Risk / Threat & Resilience Assessments
• Crisis Management, Incident Response & Communication Frameworks
• Training Materials and Exercise Reports

Skills & Experience

• 6–8 years of relevant experience in BCM, Crisis Management, Resilience, IT Resilience or Risk Advisory.
• Strong practical knowledge of ISO 22301, ISO 27031 and leading BCM and Crisis Management standards and frameworks.
• Hands-on experience defining MAO, MBCOs, RTOs, RPOs, and recovery strategies across complex environments.
• Proven experience leading team members and delivering multiple engagements concurrently.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

Proficiency in write and spoken English.
• CBCP, MBCI, ISO 22301 LA/LI, or equivalent certification (preferred).
• Prior experience in the UAE/GCC is a strong advantage.

Assistant Manager – Business Continuity & Crisis Management Service Line: Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Firm: KPMG ________________________________________ Job Purpose Lead and manage the delivery of Business Continuity Management (BCM), IT Disaster Recovery (ITDR) and Crisis Management engagements across multiple industries. The role supports the growing demand for organizational resilience by overseeing end-to-end project delivery, managing teams, and acting as a key point of contact for clients.