Ghadeer Alghamdi

• Supervised, mentored, and developed the BCM function, ensuring ownership, accountability, and operational excellence
across all BCM activities.
• Strengthened enterprise-wide toughness by leading multi-department BCM/DR test cycles with measurable success
outcomes.
• Directed BCM governance activities, ensuring organization-wide alignment with IA/SAMA frameworks and management
expectations.
• Served as BCM Committee Secretary: facilitated meetings, drafted minutes, documented decisions, and ensured timely
closing of action items.
• Managed the full BCM lifecycle including strategy, policies, risk assessments, BIA, KPIs, plans, test scenarios, and
regulatory submissions.
• Drove continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced the companys BCM Maturity Level (Structured & Formalized).
• Coordinated with third-party assessors for the IA BCM Self-Assessment and ensured proper evidence collection.
• Led crisis response activities when needed, ensuring clear communication, escalation, and cross-functional coordination.
• Delivered BCM training, awareness sessions, and readiness workshops that improved BCM culture across the company.
• Produced high-quality executive reports summarizing BCM readiness, risks, gaps, and compliance status.

• Built the BCM function from scratch and achieved BCM Maturity Level 3 in less than one year.
• Conducted BIA, RA, and DR analysis across business units and developed recovery priorities.
• Created BCM policies, plans, and templates aligned with IA/SAMA frameworks.
• Led the development of the companys Risk Register with mitigation strategy assignments.
• Conducted BCM/DR tests for the first time and developed structured improvement plans post-testing.
• Strengthened collaboration between Finance, IT, HR, Cybersecurity, and Operations through awareness sessions.
• Delivered BCM steering committee materials and contributed to early BCM governance structure.

• Conducted in-depth risk assessments across various functions, such as Motor Insurance and Medical Insurance
departments; to identify and mitigate potential risks as well as placing corrective actions.
• Investigated incidents and issues thoroughly, conducted root-cause analyses, and implemented corrective measures
through an Incidents and Issues Tracking System, which is a system that has been developed and managed by our end
from scratch.
• Engaged in business continuity planning, testing, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure organizational resilience.
• Conducted regular audits to assess adherence to various-critical functions policies and procedures.
• Participated in presenting Business Continuity Management (BCM) and Risk Management sessions; to raise awareness
about potential risks, disaster recovery protocols and business continuitys best practices and procedures.
• Reported risks, changes, compliance statuses, and key findings to the direct manager on a regular basis.
• Ensured compliance with laws, Insurance Authoritys regulations, and internal policies to maintain a secure and ethical
operational environment.
• Effectively defined and communicated the organizations risk appetite, aligning risk-taking decisions with strategic
objectives and ensuring a consistent approach to risk management throughout the organization.

• Designed and implemented innovative IT solutions, including an archiving system for administrators using PHP Laravel
and a data entry website using HTML/CSS.
• Conducted website vulnerability check and risk assessments using tools, such as Kali Linux tool, and performed data
cleansing and analysis on the companys datasets using Python for enhanced efficiency and security.
• Developed, updated, and maintained detailed IT documentation, including user manuals and operational procedures.
• Remained abreast of emerging technologies risks, providing strategic recommendations to enhance IT processes and
systems.
• Collaborated closely with various departments to understand and address their IT needs and concerns with tailored
solutions.