About the Role
The Dangote Group is one of Africa's most diversified business conglomerates, with operational headquarters in Lagos, Nigeria. We are currently seeking a strategic and experienced Head, Business Continuity & Threat Intelligence to lead and manage our enterprise business continuity management (BCM) function. In this critical leadership role, you will embed a best-in-class BCM culture, implement robust frameworks, and advise senior management on identifying, measuring, and treating emerging business continuity threats across our extensive operations in manufacturing, logistics, and other key sectors.
Key Responsibilities- Develop, maintain, and enforce a robust Enterprise Business Continuity Management governance framework aligned with regulatory standards and industry best practices.
- Conduct daily emerging risk scanning and threat intelligence to identify vulnerabilities, global risks, and potential impacts to the organization.
- Lead the crisis management team during business interruptions, ensuring prompt incident reporting and rapid resumption of normal operations.
- Plan, coordinate, and oversee comprehensive business continuity testing, simulations, data backups, and disaster recovery plan evaluations across all functions.
- Prepare high-quality periodic reports, daily emergency briefs, and strategic risk insights for the Group Chief Risk Officer (GCRO), EXCO, and the Board.
- HND or Bachelor’s Degree in Risk Management, Insurance, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Master’s degree or relevant professional certifications (e.g., Certified Business Continuity Professional or Master Business Continuity Professional) will be a distinct advantage.
- Minimum of 12 years of progressive experience in risk management, insurance, or engineering within the manufacturing or financial services sectors.
- Deep working knowledge of information security, business continuity frameworks, and financial metrics.
- Exceptional interpersonal, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Competitive salary package commensurate with industry standards.
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership impact within a multi-billion Naira conglomerate.
- Comprehensive health insurance and other corporate welfare benefits.