Business Continuity Manager

About Circlys

Circlys App is a pioneering fintech company based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The company specializes in revolutionizing traditional monthly financial committees (ROSCA or Jameya), known as Circles, through an innovative, authorized, and secure platform. Circlys empowers individuals to achieve their financial goals, having facilitated over SAR 8 billion in savings for a user base exceeding 3 million. The company is recognized as a market leader driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to operational excellence.

The Role of Business Continuity Manager

Circlys is seeking a Business Continuity Manager for a full-time position in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This role involves end-to-end ownership of Circlys' Business Continuity Management (BCM) program, ensuring the platform's critical financial services remain resilient and recoverable during disruptions. Reporting into the Risk and Resilience function, the Manager will design and embed the BCM framework in alignment with the SAMA BCM Framework and ISO 22301 standards. This encompasses activities from Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessment to plan development, testing, and crisis response. The Business Continuity Manager acts as the organization's focal point during disruptions, collaborating closely with IT, business units, and senior stakeholders to safeguard service continuity for Circlys' millions of users, while maintaining the governance and audit evidence required by regulators.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the BCM program, policy, strategy, and supporting standards in line with the SAMA BCM Framework and ISO 22301.
• Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessments to identify critical processes, dependencies, and recovery priorities (RTO/RPO).
• Develop and maintain Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and coordinate Disaster Recovery (DR) and crisis management procedures with IT and business units.
• Plan, facilitate, and document BCM exercises, tabletop simulations, and tests; track and drive remediation of findings.
• Coordinate the Business Continuity Committee — prepare materials, track actions, and report program status and KPIs.
• Deliver BCM awareness and training, and act as focal point for response and recovery during disruptions.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain audit-ready BCM governance evidence.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in Business Continuity Management or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding and practical experience with the SAMA BCM Framework and ISO 22301.
• Proven ability to conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessments.
• Experience in developing and maintaining Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and coordinating Disaster Recovery (DR) procedures.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Strong program management skills for developing and maintaining BCM initiatives.
• Excellent coordination and communication abilities to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and senior stakeholders.
• Analytical skills for identifying critical processes, dependencies, and recovery priorities.
• Attention to detail for ensuring regulatory compliance and maintaining audit evidence.
• Ability to act decisively and lead response efforts during critical disruptions.

Work Environment

This is a full-time position located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Candidates with the relevant experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply.