Faiz Alotaiby

• Lead the development and implementation of the Business Continuity Management System (BCMS) in alignment
with ISO 22301 and national standards (National Risk Council Secretariat, Digital Government Authority, National
Cybersecurity Authority, etc.)
• Develop and align the Business Continuity Program, objectives, governance framework, and resource requirements to
ensure a structured and effective BC implementation
• Support activation of business continuity practices including policies, procedures, response strategies, and recovery
plans across the organization
• Conduct Business Impact Analysis (BIA) to identify and classify critical and essential business functions, recovery
objectives (RTO/RPO), and resource dependencies
• Perform risk and threat assessments related to business continuity, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk
management
• Develop disruption scenarios and effectiveness test plans, and document comprehensive BC strategies for each
scenario
• Collaborate with IT and Cybersecurity to implement robust data backup, disaster recovery, and resilience plans
• Lead training sessions and awareness programs to ensure organization-wide understanding and readiness for business
disruptions
• Disseminate and embed continuity plans across departments, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities during
crises
• Design testing schedules and perform regular tests and simulations of business continuity and disaster recovery plans
• Prepare detailed test reports highlighting findings, areas for improvement, and actionable recommendations
• Act as the BCM lead during actual incidents, coordinating the response to minimize operational disruption and
support business recovery
• Continuously improve the BC program in response to evolving risks and organizational needs

• Developed and maintained business continuity and disaster recovery plans aligned with ISO 22301 and NCA
standards
• Led Business Impact Analysis (BIA) and risk assessment initiatives to identify recovery priorities, dependencies, and
critical services
• Coordinated with stakeholders across departments to align continuity plans with operational and regulatory
requirements
• Executed BC/DR exercises including tabletop drills and simulations, ensuring organizational readiness and
compliance
• Delivered training sessions and awareness campaigns to enhance the culture of preparedness and resilience
• Managed governance and reporting of BCM activities, including test outcomes and program maturity
• Led Mobilys award submissions and achievements, including: the BCI Middle East Continuity and Resilience Team Award 2024 DRI Awards 2024 (Team of the Year) and other BCI categories such as Most Original Exercise
Programme and Collaboration in Resilience

• Led the review and enhancement of continuity and recovery strategies for key operational areas
• Conducted BIAs and threat assessments to inform business continuity planning and response frameworks
• Ensured compliance with internal policies and external regulations across all continuity documentation
• Facilitated regular updates, testing, and validation of continuity plans and recovery capabilities
• Produced management-level reports highlighting business continuity maturity, test performance, and improvement
areas

• Supported the development and testing of IT Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity Plans for banking operations
• Conducted BIA and risk assessments to determine RTO/RPO and establish process recovery strategies
• Aligned IT recovery efforts with organizational BCM strategies, identifying system and infrastructure dependencies
• Provided guidance to business units in developing and reviewing continuity plans
• Maintained BCM documentation and ensured readiness for audits and regulatory reviews

• Designed, implemented, and supported the network infrastructure, ensuring uptime, scalability, and performance
• Configured and managed network hardware and software including routers, switches, and firewalls
• Conducted network maintenance, capacity planning, and performance monitoring