Regional Disaster Recovery Specialist, Assistant Vice President

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires.

 Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future.

 We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career.

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Summary

• To lead the development and execution of OCBC Group Disaster Recovery program and ensure that appropriate framework is in place to restore OCBC critical business processes based on expectations defined by the business in the event of disaster

• Ensure appropriate recoverability planning and testing is in place along with Disaster Recovery best practices to mitigate the overall risk to OCBC critical business operations

• To lead the Disaster Recovery team on the strategy, planning, communication, implementation and execution of policies and procedures to mitigate the enterprise risk to OCBC

Detailed JD

• Identify industry trends, processes, orchestration tools and methodologies pertaining to Disaster Recovery and establish a roadmap that drives innovation across OCBC

• Lead and collaborate with different departments and Operational Risk Management to establish Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity recoverability plans and procedures while ensuring they are successfully tested through automated recovery orchestration. 

• Ensure Disaster Recovery projects and initiatives are delivered on time and on budget through effective financial forecasting and efficient use of project resources. 

• Close Audit Observation issue; ensure compliance with OCBC ITMP framework.

• Provide guidance and advisory assistance to project teams for DR implementation to be in line with Bank’s DR policies and guidelines

• Conduct post-DR Test debrief, DR post-mortem and prepare Management Report on DR test conducted

• Plan, develop and maintain automation for DR Processes according to industrial standard

Skill Sets    

1.    At least 7 years’ working experience in providing IT Disaster Recovery (DR) service from designated regional IT hub for organization with global presence
2.    Well-verse with ITIL IT Service Continuity Management or equivalent concept but not limited to the following: eg. DR Framework, DR Activation, DR Maintenance, DR Reinstatement etc
3.    Working experience / knowledge in digitalization and automation of DR Processes / Workflow
4.    Strong organizational and project management skills
5.    Strong analytical skills and able to pay close attention to complex detail, able to work well under fast pace environment
6.    Knowledge and experience in digitalization and automation of DR Process will be an advantage
7.    Strong knowledge and understanding of Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity planning and testing processes
8.    Strong experience in executing Live DR Test 
9.    Certification in Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery and related disciplines preferred

Personal potentiality    

1.    Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
2.    Planning, organization and management of work
3.    Precision, reliability, dynamism and flexibility
4.    Proficiency in English
5.    Excellent writing and verbal communication skills
6.    Strong independent problem-solving skills and leadership interpersonal skills

Job Requirement     

1.    Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
2.    Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in Enterprise Content Management systems.
3.    Understanding of disaster recovery planning and business continuity principles.
4.    Ability to conduct risk assessments and propose effective mitigation strategies.
5.    Proficiency in developing and testing disaster recovery plans.
6.    Strong technical understanding of IT systems, networks, and infrastructure.
7.    Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Competitive base salary. A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle. Community initiatives. Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities. Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.